Arts and Culture

Come enjoy Center County's vibrant cultural scene! Catch your favorite local band at one of State College's exciting nightspots or enjoy the Nittany Valley Symphony at the Eisenhower Auditorium.

Performing Arts

Appreciate a live performance at beautiful venues such as the historic State Theatre or the Boal Barn Playhouse. Centre County is home to a number of local theatre groups, including the State College Community Theatre and the Penn State School of Theatre's Pennsylvania Centre Stage.

Music

Fine Art

Centre County has plenty of colorful sights to delight art enthusiasts. At Penn State, the Palmer Museum of Art features the work of world-renowned artists in impressive permanent collections and rotating special exhibits. The Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania offers art classes, camps and exhibitions to members and the community.

Festivals

Experience local traditions at one of Centre County's annual festivals. The annual Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts draws thousands of people from across the state with live music, fine art and a variety of entertainment options for children. The People's Choice Festival also showcases regional arts and crafts each July in Boalsburg.

In winter, ride in a horse-drawn buggy during Bellefonte's Victorian Christmas celebration. On New Year's Eve, Downtown State College is filled with ice sculptures and music for the First Night festival.

Museums and Historical Societies