The Arts Association of East Alabama
The Performance Series at Opelika Center for the Performing Arts
Over 37 seasons, and counting, this warm, inviting, and personable space of 1150 seats has fostered and reflected the camaraderie and sense of community that is Opelika itself, hosting staged events of national and international significance, and creating roller-coaster emotional experiences from tears of joy and sorrow to gut-busting belly laughs. Our visiting artists are always made to feel right at home, from the attention and care they receive from our backstage crew and volunteers, and from the applause and shouts of acclaim of a discerning audience expressing appreciation for their best efforts.
We regret to inform you that, due to the severe winter storm impacting travel conditions around New York, the Prague Philharmonia has cancelled their scheduled performance in Opelika this Saturday.
The orchestra’s decision was made with the safety of the musicians as the top priority. While we regret not being able to welcome them as planned, we fully understand the circumstances and share in your disappointment.
Additionally, the upcoming performance by Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, originally scheduled for Monday evening, will be postponed due to the same weather-related travel concerns. The company is currently working with us to identify possible replacement dates, and we will share updated scheduling information as soon as it becomes available.
We know many of you were looking forward to these performances, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disruption this causes. Information regarding replacement and rescheduling will be communicated shortly.
Performance Series Events
Individual show ticket sales open Friday, August 16, 2025.
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Prague Philharmonia . . . . .
January 24, 2026
Prague Philharmonia
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
January 26, 2026
The Trocs in Swan Lake
The Electric Light Orchestra Experience
February 5, 2026
The Choir of Man
February 10, 2026
“Evil WOman” credit Eli Pruet
photo by Steve Schuff
The Vienna Boys Choir .
February 16, 2026
Cirque Kalabanté
March 8, 2026
Barbara Patton Southside Center for the Arts
The Southside Center for the Arts is a realized and longtime dream come true for Opelika's oldest historic neighborhood. Innovatively designed as a school building by Southern architectural legend Frank Lockwood, Southside Elementary opened in 1929, and for the next 70 years welcomed thousands of children into its classrooms.
Now, as a cooperative venture between The Arts Association of East Alabama, Envision Opelika, and the City of Opelika, it is a building alive with the sights and sounds of performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, lectures, arts education activities, and community engagement events. It houses the administrative offices of the Arts Association, Envision Opelika, as well as the Lee-Russell Opelika Senior Center; a 250-seat auditorium, meeting/conference/rehearsal rooms, and gallery space for student and professional art. Restoration efforts have been true to the building's historic character with functional upgrades for contemporary use.
Learn more about Southside Center for the Arts
East Alabama Community Band Christmas Concert 2025, Dec 1
East Alabama Civic Chorale Christmas Concert 2025, Dec 9