Students, community members and visiting artists share their vision of the world through music, opera, dance and theatre. Throughout the year, enjoy performances by the AACC faculty as well as regional, national and international artists who share their talents and passion for a wide range of styles and traditions.
Thank you for visiting and for your interest in and support of AACC's performing arts events. Below you will find details about our fall 2026 performances.
AACC Dance Company Performance "Rhythms in Motion" Mixed Repertoire and Duke Ellington’s Jazz Nutcracker Suite
Date and Time:
Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Robert E. Kauffman Theater in the Pascal Center for Performing Arts
Celebrate the season on December 4 and 5 with an evening of rhythm, creativity and dance!
Enjoy dance styles featuring choreography by students and faculty, followed by a fresh twist on a holiday classic. Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite brings a jazzy sound to familiar favorites as our talented dancers bring the music to life.
Tickets are available online at Eventbrite.
AACC Symphony Orchestra Concert "From The New World"
Date and Time:
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Robert E. Kauffman Theater, Pascal Center for Performing Arts
Bring the whole family together for "From the New World," a welcoming concert that celebrates vibrant stories and unforgettable melodies. Discover the thrilling history behind Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s "Toussaint Louverture," and enjoy the playful, familiar tunes of Brahms’ "Haydn Variations." Perfect for music lovers of all ages, the evening closes with Dvořák’s iconic Symphony No. 9, an inspiring masterpiece filled with the sounds of community and shared heritage.
Ticket prices:
$20 general admission
$15 faculty/staff
$10 students
For more ticket information, contact the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu.
AACC Big Band Concert
Date and Time:
Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Robert E. Kauffman Theater, Pascal Center for Performing Arts
Join the AACC Jazz Ensemble for an evening of swinging big band music. Under the direction of Tim Stanley, the ensemble will perform a varied program highlighting the timeless sound, spirit and excitement of jazz.
Online tickets link to come.
Ticket prices:
$20 general admission
$10 AACC faculty, staff, seniors, active military, groups,
$5 students with valid ID
AACC Concert Band Presents:
“Bright Shadows”
AACC Concert Band, Paul Dembowski, director
AACC Clarinet Choir, Lynda Dembowski, D.M.A., director
Date and Time:
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026, 2 p.m.
Location:
Robert E. Kauffman Theater, Pascal Center for Performing Arts
"Bright Shadow Fanfare" – Nicole Piunno
"Hymn to a Blue Hour" – John Mackey
"Country Gardens" – Percy Grainger
"Variations on a Theme of Robert Schumann" – Robert Jager
"Symphonic Suite" – Clifton Williams
"Synthetic Sunlight" – Steven Bryant
"Chamak" – Reena Esmail
Ticket prices:
$20 general admission
$10 AACC faculty, staff, seniors, active military, groups
$5 students with valid ID
Online tickets link to come.
For more ticket information, contact the box office: 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu.
Dates and times:
Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m.
Location:
Robert E. Kauffman Theater, Pascal Center for Performing Arts
When a murder shakes a small Missouri town, Ruth Hoch sets out to uncover the truth amid small-town jealousies, religion, greed and lies.
Experience AACC Theatre's mainstage production of "Book of Days," a gripping play written by Lanford Wilson and directed by Sean Urbantke, at Anne Arundel Community College's Arnold campus.
Ticket prices:
$20 general admission
$15 AACC faculty/staff, senior citizens, active military
$5 students with valid ID
For more ticket information, contact the Box Office at 410-777-2457 or boxoffice@aacc.edu.
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