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About Highlands Performing Arts Center
The Highlands Performing Arts Center (PAC) is a vibrant hub for live performance in Highlands, North Carolina. With a seating capacity of approximately 300 (configurations vary), the PAC hosts the Mountain Theatre Company and several resident groups, including the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival and Highlands Community Players. Whether you’re catching a intimate concert, a community play, or a satellite screening, the PAC offers a cozy, engaging setting just minutes from hotels, dining, and scenic byways.
Located at 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC 28741, the PAC is the centerpiece of Highlands’ performing arts scene. From classic dramas to contemporary performances, the center provides diverse programming throughout the year. Read on for practical details to help you plan your visit, secure your seats, and make the most of your Highlands experience.
Practical tips: arrive early for best seating options, especially for special events. Parking is available in the Laurel Street parking lot with a convenient drop-off at the Chestnut Street entrance. Highlands offers a Dial-A-Bus transit service for non-driving guests. For a full night out, consider nearby lodging like Old Edwards Inn & Spa on Main Street, along with recommended dining options from our partner affiliates. If you’re planning a show, we’ve got you covered with reliable, easy ticketing and up-to-date event details.
Affiliates and partners provide easy access to hotels and dining options close to the PAC, ensuring a smooth, no-fuss experience from arrival to curtain call. Explore the upcoming season, and secure your seats today.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC 28741.
- Capacity: approximately 300 seats (configurations vary; COVID-era seating was limited to 60 seats).
- Venue type: Performing arts center housing Mountain Theatre Company and multiple resident companies (Chamber Music Festival, Highlands Community Players, etc.).
- Parking: Laurel Street parking lot; drop-off at Chestnut Street entrance.
- Transit: Highlands offers a Dial-A-Bus transit service; no fixed-route service is typically available.
- Nearby hotels: Old Edwards Inn & Spa on Main Street, Highlands, NC.
- Notable events: Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, Highlands Community Players, live/satellite screenings, and occasional drive-in/outdoor programs (Parkin’ at the PAC).