Edna Boykin Cultural Center photo by Gray Whitley
A variety of performances are staged at the beautifully renovated 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, 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
Currently, 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.
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An asterisk (*) represents an event that is is presented by an outside organization and is hosted at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. Wilson Arts is not the producer of these events; we are only providing the venue. All event content, policies, and programming are determined by the presenting organization. For questions about the performance, schedule, or event details, please contact those organizations directly.
Boykin Series 29 presents:
THE DELOREANS BAND
Friday, September 11 at 7:30 PM
$45 Adults / $40 Seniors & Students / $35 Groups of 10+
Individual show tickets available for purchase beginning July 2 for 2026 Wilson Arts members and July 16 for the general public.
ACT! for Youth presents:
CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION
September 24-25, 27 & October 2-4
Individual show tickets available for purchase on or before August 21.
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MENDELSSOHN VIOLIN CONCERTO SAT, SEP 26, 2026 | 7:30PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Haydn: Symphony No. 39 This concert is part of the North Carolina Symphony’s Wilson County Music Residency, generously supported by the Anonymous Trust. This concert is FREE, but tickets are required. |
Boykin Series 29 presents:
ON THE BORDER - THE ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE
Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 PM
$40 Adults / $35 Seniors & Students / $30 Groups of 10+
Individual show tickets available for purchase beginning July 2 for 2026 Wilson Arts members and July 16 for the general public.
ACT! for Youth presents:
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
October 31 - November 1, 13-15
Individual show tickets available for purchase on or before September 18.
Boykin Series 29 presents:
TONY JACKSON
Friday, November 20 at 7:30 PM
$45 Adults / $40 Seniors & Students / $35 Groups of 10+
Individual show tickets available for purchase beginning July 2 for 2026 Wilson Arts members and July 16 for the general public.
Boykin Series 29 presents:
THE RALEIGH RINGERS
Friday, December 4 at 7:30 PM
$35 Adults / $30 Seniors & Students / $25 Groups of 10+
Individual show tickets available for purchase beginning July 2 for 2026 Wilson Arts members and July 16 for the general public.
Boykin Series 29 presents:
THE CLEVERLYS
Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 7:30 PM
$40 Adults / $35 Seniors & Students / $30 Groups of 10+
Individual show tickets available for purchase beginning July 2 for 2026 Wilson Arts members and July 16 for the general public.
ACT! for Youth presents:
SCHOOL OF ROCK
January 23-24, 29-31, 2027
Individual show tickets available for purchase on or before December 1.
Boykin Series 29 presents: THE TAN & SOBER GENTLEMEN
Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 7:30 PM
$30 Adults / $25 Seniors & Students / $20 Groups of 10+
Individual show tickets available for purchase beginning July 2 for 2026 Wilson Arts members and July 16 for the general public.
*The Playhouse of Wilson presents:
ALICE BY HEART
February 19-21, 2027
Tickets available approximately one month before show.
Boykin Series 29 presents: BLAZIN' KEYS DUELING PIANOS
Thursday, March 4, 2027 at 7:30 PM
$30 Adults / $25 Seniors & Students / $20 Groups of 10+
Individual show tickets available for purchase beginning July 2 for 2026 Wilson Arts members and July 16 for the general public.
ACT! for Youth presents:
SNOW WHITE: THE QUEEN'S FAIR DAUGHTER
March 20-21, 2027
Individual show tickets available for purchase on or before February 1.
Boykin Series 29 presents:
BACHELORS OF BROADWAY
Friday, April 2, 2027 at 7:30 PM
$35 Adults / $30 Seniors & Students / $25 Groups of 10+
Individual show tickets available for purchase beginning July 2 for 2026 Wilson Arts members and July 16 for the general public.
*The Playhouse of Wilson presents:
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST
April 16-18, 2027
Tickets available approximately one month before show.
*S2P2, Inc. presents:
JEKYLL & HYDE
April 30 - May 2, 2027
Tickets available approximately one month before show.
ACT! for Youth presents:
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
May 15-16, 21-23, 2027
Individual show tickets available for purchase on or before April 15.
All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only given in the event that the organizer cancels the event.
Tickets purchased directly through the Wilson Arts Box Office do not incur convenience fees. All tickets purchased through the Etix platform (Boykin Series) will have a convenience fee when ordered online, which you can now see immediately with All-In Pricing. Tax will be added to all Wilson Arts ticket orders.
Children two and under are admitted for free to Wilson Arts-managed events. We kindly request that if children (of any age) become fussy during a performance, please step out into the lobby with them until they calm down.
Senior tickets are available for individuals aged 60 and above for Wilson Arts-managed events.
Boykin Center seating chart