2025-2026 Upcoming Events
Generally, performances and events at the CVPA are free to attend for the public (excluding private events). Special events that require a ticket are notated.
Featured Events
The Nutcracker 2026
The United Performing Arts Guild returns to the CVPA this holiday season for another magical trip to the land of the Sugar Plum fairy!
4 Performances include:
Friday at 7pm
Saturday at 10am- *This show is sensory friendly and is only Act 2*
Saturday at 2pm
Saturday at 7pm
Mission Joy Toy Drive 2026
Until December 2, drop off new unwrapped toys for girls and boys
at designated locations around Arlington.
OR
Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts for student performances, music and holiday cheer.
CBS11 will broadcast live from the event!
Visit the Mission Joy Website Here: www.aisd.net/community/mission-joy/
Texas Center for Arts + Academics presents: A Combined Choral Holiday Concert
Student Tickets are for children 3 years of age to 18 years old. Children 2 and younger do not need a tickets, but are expected to sit on the lap of a parent.
*No Strollers in Concert Hall due to fire code and will need to be left in the lobby.
*Insulated cups are also not permitted in the space and will need to be left in the car.
*No refunds or exchanges
Colt Christmas Pop Holiday Concert
Colt Christmas Pops Holiday Concert
featuring a Holiday Market & Silent Auction
Celebrate the season with the Arlington High School Choir, Band, and Orchestra at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual & Performing Arts! More than 150 varsity student musicians come together for an evening of festive favorites and holiday pops.
Come early and make a night of it! Starting at 5:00 PM, the lobby turns into a Christmas market with a hot chocolate and cider bar, homemade baked goods, holiday gifts and ornaments, a festive photo op, and a coloring area for the kids. Enjoy live music as student ensembles perform throughout the lobby, and be sure to place your bids in our Silent Auction!
Lobby & Market open: 5:00 PM
Concert Hall doors open: 6:30 PM
Concert begins: 7:00 PM
All Seating is Reserved, and early bird pricing ends November 30, so get your tickets early for the best seats! All proceeds support the AHS Choir, Band, and Orchestra programs.
Please note: food and drinks are not allowed inside the Concert Hall.
150 Voices: A Holiday Celebration with Kirk Franklin Concert
Sunday, December 13, 5pm
Celebrate Arlington’s 150th Anniversary with an unforgettable evening of music and holiday cheer! Join multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Kirk Franklin and a special 150 Voices Choir featuring students from Arlington ISD’s six high schools: Arlington High, Bowie High, Lamar High, Martin High, Sam Houston High, and Seguin High
Reserved Seating is $10 (plus ticket fees)
***All proceeds with benefit AISD Fine Arts
Sponsored in part by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation
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