Performing Arts in Frederick, MD

Downtown Frederick is a designated Arts & Entertainment District. The city has an extensive number of performance arts companies and venues featuring a wide variety of live entertainment. 

Experience Frederick's Theater District with the Weinberg Center for the ArtsMaryland Ensemble Theatre, and New Spire Stages to experience world-class performances by artists from all over the world. 

Performance arts offerings are scheduled each weekend and many weekday evenings as well. Time your visit to coincide with a musical, dance, or theatrical entertainment.


Attend these upcoming performances

Big Fish Oct 13

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most…

Sense and Sensibility Oct 13

This hilarious, playful, highly physical, and loving adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel follows the Dashwood sisters after the death of their beloved father leaves them penniless and socially vulnerable. Will the sisters learn to balance their vicious world of gossip and…

The Three Swingin' Little Pigs Oct 13

In this modern twist of the classic tale, our trio of pigs venture off the farm and head to the big city. There they meet Wolfie, the smooth talking owner of a club who makes them an offer they can’t refuse. With catchy songs, lively dance numbers, this swingin’ musical is sure…

Salsa Under the Stars Oct 16

Enjoy salsa dancing under the stars on 3rd Wednesdays at the Frederick Arts Council's open-air Sky Stage. One of our most popular events! Frederick Salsa instructor Silvia Yacoubian offers a lesson at 7pm followed by dancing to Latin beats spun by DJ Willie and occasional live…

DMV Jazz Series: Todd Marcus Quartet Oct 17

A rare fusion of bass clarinet in modern jazz that blends fiery intensity with delicate introspection, infusing Middle Eastern elements from Marcus’ Egyptian-American heritage. Todd Marcus is one of the few artists worldwide to focus on the bass clarinet as a main instrument in…

All-levels Yoga with Yogamour Oct 19

An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays, May through October. Sky Stage is open air with a concrete floor, so please dress and hydrate for the weather and bring a mat if possible (instructor may have…