The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center revealed the initial lineup April 24 for its 2025-2026 season with concerts, comedians, and family-oriented shows scheduled in its Byers and Studio Theatres.
Broadway’s Jessica Vosk, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Vienna Boys Choir are among the acts heading to Sandy Springs.
Community members looking for a laugh can head to the Studio Theatre, which will host Funny Fridays with Joel Byars in June, July, and August.
Families with young children may enjoy Blippi in its “Join the Band Tour” “Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed!” and the “Peppa Pig: My First Concert.”
The reveal on Thursday was to encourage members of the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (PAC) to renew their membership and take advantage of exclusive pre-sale opportunities that night and for future performances.
Memberships support the free concerts on the City Green and Heritage Lawn, the Sparkle Parade, July 4th celebration and other free community events, William Haggett, executive director of the PAC said.
“I spent four years of my life trying to build this facility, and one of the most fun things for me to do is you’ll see me sitting over on the right-hand side in a box,” Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said. “It’s not because I want to be isolated. It’s because I want to watch your faces during the performances, because that is the most joy I get.”
Paul said the city will host a gala to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the city in October. Proceeds will underwrite the arts, cultural education, and other initiatives as part of a mission to make the Performing Arts Center a key arts and entertainment facility north of metro Atlanta.
Hackett said the city just signed Carla Harris and Joe Branston to put on a band/jazz Valentine’s Day show in 2026. Hackett said he is also working on two musical series in the Studio Theatre.
“We are getting ready to do a Sunday jazz brunch series in this room, hosted by a good friend of the city, Joe Alterman, and some other jazz fans,” Hackett said.
Alterman is an Atlanta-born jazz pianist, composer, writer, and cultural curator.
Hackett said the city is also looking to start a blues night in the Studio Theatre.
The PAC is in its second year of operating independently and not having to rely on the city’s general fund, Hackett said.
“We’ve been climbing out of COVID all across the country, and I’m seeing this building do a very good job of doing that. The interest and the support from the community have been great,” Hackett said.
The Performing Arts Center created a business membership starting this year, Hackett said. Unlike personal memberships, a business membership enables the business to share its tickets and accompanying benefits with its employees, customers or clients.
The lineup includes:
Funny Fridays with Joel Byars
June 20, July 18 and Aug. 22, 7 p.m., Studio Theatre
Kick off the weekend with a night of clean-ish, stand-up comedy at Funny Fridays hosted by Atlanta’s award-winning comedian Joel Byars.
June 20: Comedians Hank Densen, Lisa It’s All Good, and Scott Shanahan
July 18: Comedians Yoshee So, Holly Ballantine, and Ben Palmer
Aug. 22: Comedians Emily Holden, Carlos Rodriguez, and Lace Larrabee
Exclusive PAC Member pre-sale begins April 25; Public on-sale date April 29 at noon.
Blippi: Join the Band Tour
Oct. 4 at 2 and 6 p.m., Byers Theatre
Join Blippi in the brand new, live “Join the Band Tour!” Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies, and live musicians to explore what makes music.
Exclusive PAC Member pre-sale begins April 25; Tickets available for purchase by the public begins April 29 at noon.
Jessica Vosk: SLEIGH
Nov. 22 at 8 p.m., Byers Theatre
Jessica Vosk brings holiday magic to the stage with a concert full of sparkle, sass, and show-stopping vocals, with holiday hits from her album SLEIGH.
Exclusive PAC Member pre-sale begins April 25; Ticket sales available for purchase by the public begins on April 29 at noon.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Dec. 31 at 8 p.m., Byers Theatre
Celebrate the arrival of the new year in style with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. The evening begins with a performance of light classics by the orchestra in Byers Theatre, and continues with a New Year’s Eve celebration for concert attendees in the Studio Theater.
Tickets available for purchase by the public will be announced at a later date.
Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed!
Jan. 4, 2026 at 2 p.m., Byers Theatre
Come see a dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers – rescue dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip the day away.
Exclusive PAC Member pre-sale begins April 25; Sales of tickets available for the public begins April 29 at noon.
Vienna Boys Choir
Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m., Byers Theatre
Experience the harmonies of the Vienna Boys Choir, a centuries-old ensemble recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Austria. Founded in 1498 by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, the choir has a storied history that includes famed alumni like Joseph Haydn, Michael Haydn, and Franz Schubert.
Once the exclusive vocalists of the royal court, the group became a private organization in the 1920s and now shares its music with the world. Today, the choir consists of around 100 boys, ages 10 to 14, divided into four touring groups that perform approximately 300 concerts annually across the globe.
Tickets available for purchase by the public will announced at a later date.
Peppa Pig: My First Concert From Mozart to Muddy Puddles
April 9, 2026 at 4 and 7 p.m., Byers Theatre
Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George, present a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older. Learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together. Enjoy favorite music from the show played by a live orchestra and discover some other exciting orchestral pieces perfect for children. Children can join Peppa and her family to make music of their own. A ticketed post-performance meet-and-greet with a character from the show will also be available.
Tickets available for purchase by the public will announced at a later date.
To learn more about memberships, visit the membership purchase page or call the box office at (770) 206-2022, Tuesday through Friday, from noon to 5 p.m.