A variety of performances are staged at the beautifully renovated 600+ seat Edna Boykin Cultural Center in Historic Downtown Wilson. Wilson Arts produces and oversees the Boykin Series and ACT! for Youth program.
Additional performances are presented by local community arts organizations, such as Playhouse of Wilson, Vision Community Theatre Group, S2P2, Dance Studio B, BPAC, Hunter's Dance, Wilson Active Artists Association, and other entities who rent the space and oversee their own programming.
Interested in renting The Edna Boykin Cultural Center for your performance? Visit our Rentals page for more information.
At this time, the Wilson Active Artists Association uses the Hammond Gallery for art exhibitions and events through an agreement with Wilson Arts. Please visit their website, wilsonactiveartists.org, for more information about open gallery hours, upcoming events, or purchasing artwork.
Please note: All ticket sales are final. Tax will be added to all Wilson Arts ticket orders. Refunds are only given in the event that the organizer cancels the event.
ACT! for Youth presents: Disney's Newsies
October 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 7:00 p.m.
October 8 & 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 Adults / $10 Seniors & Students (plus tax)
Nnenna Freelon “Great Grief Live!”
Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40 Adults / $35 Seniors & Students (plus tax)
La Candela Flamenco
Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40 Adults / $35 Seniors & Students (plus tax)
“A Swingin’ Little Christmas” Suzy Bogguss
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $45 Adults / $40 Seniors & Students (plus tax)
On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
Friday, January 19, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40 Adults / $35 Seniors & Students (plus tax)
ACT! for Youth presents: Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach
February 2, 3, 9, & 10 at 7:00 p.m.
February 4 & 11 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 Adults / $10 Seniors & Students (plus tax)
Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road
Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30 Adults, $25 Seniors & Students (plus tax)
ACT! for Youth presents: The Phantom Tollbooth
April 11, 12, & 13 at 7:00 p.m.
April 14 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12 Adults / $10 Seniors & Students (plus tax)
The Edwards Twins
Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40 Adults, $35 Seniors & Students (plus tax)