Get Your 2026-2027
Season Tickets Today!
The Washington Concert Association (WCA) and the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center, (WAPAEC) have combined efforts to bring an outstanding array of performances to area audiences during the last several years. Now known as the Washington Performing Arts Series, we are excited to announce our 2026-2027 season! Your support is essential to our success.
All performances will be at the totally handicapped-accessible 700 seat Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center located at Washington High School, 402 Sitler Drive in Washington.
Season Ticket Info
Our $60 Season Ticket will also admit you
FREE OF CHARGE to the following area concerts
-- in addition to those listed for Washington!
Washington Performing Arts
WAPAEC Hanson Auditorium
402 Sitler Drive, Washington
Scott Kirby – Main Street Souvenirs
with piano music and artistic slide show
including history of Washington, IA
Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Arco-Strum – Instrumental Duo
violin & guitar in a mixed genre,
multi-cultural program
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
It Takes Two – Vocal Duo Review
Performing famous pop hits by ionic duos
Monday, February 15, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Opera Iowa – Hansel & Gretel vs. The Witch
For whole family, in English, 60 minutes
Monday, March 8, 2027 at 7:00 PM
An Evening of Improvisation
Hilarious show by comedic actors
Saturday, April 3, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Fairfield
Fairfied Arts and Convention Center
200 N Main Street, Fairfield
It Takes Two – A Legendary Vocal Duo Review
Celebrating ionic duos
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Southeast Iowa Band
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Cello Stories – A life Under Broadway
Broadway cellist with exquisite arrangements
and captivating stories
Friday, November 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Southeast Iowa Symphony Brass
Sunday, January 17, 2027 at 3:00 PM
Tap Into Soul – With Solomon Jaye
Soul Music with Tap and Singing
Blending vocals and world-class tap dancing
Ottumwa
Bridge View Center
102 Church Street, Ottumwa
Jim Witter-- The 70’s Show
September 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Garth Live! Tribute Show
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Vinyl to Vocal – Six Appeal
A cappella music
Tuesday March 9, 2027 at 7:00 PM
One of these Nights - an Eagles Tribute
Sunday April 18, 2027 at 7 :00 PM
Centerville
Simon Estes Auditorium
600 CHS Drive, Centerville
Unless stated differently
Alliance Brass -- America 250:
Made in America
Sunday September 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
at First Methodist Church, Centerville
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Sock Hops and Rock of the 1950s
Saturday September 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Drew Baloh -- Garth Live!
Legendary Tribute to Garth Brooks
Saturday October 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Brian Noonan -- The Jersey Tenors
Opera/Rock Mash-up
Sunday February 14, 2027 at 3:00 PM
Solomon Jaye -- Tap into Soul
Amazing Tap Dancing and Singing
Sunday March 14, 2027 at 3:00 PM
One of These Nights -- Eagles Tribute
Saturday April 17, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Jim Witter -- The 70’s Show
Sunday April 25, 2027 at 3:00 PM
Keokuk
Grand Theater
26 North 6th Street, Keokuk
Arco Strum
Violin and guitar, mixed genre, multi-cultural program
Monday Oct. 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Victory Vertical Project *
A multi-media show about WW2
and special Steinway pianos sent to troops.
Sunday November 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Switchback--Christmas Concert
Saturday Dec. 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Jersey Tenors– Opera/Rock Mash-up
Saturday February 13, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Tap into Soul with Solomon Jaye
Amazing Tap Dancing and Singing
Saturday March 6, 2027 at 7:00 PM
RECIPROCITY
Through our reciprocity agreements with the following associations, members may also attend the above concerts if seats are available.
FAIRFIELD, IA
www.fairfieldconcertassociation.com
CENTERVILLE, IA
Simon Estes Aud.
www.facebook.com/centervilleconcertassociation/
KEOKUK, IA
www.keokukconcertassociation.org
OTTUMWA, IA
Bridge View Center
102 Church Street
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Take 34 West to exit #191 for Ottumwa to stay on 34.
Take Church St. exit. Turn right onto Church St. and center will be on right.
Simon Estes Auditorium
Centerville H.S. 600 CHS Drive
Centerville, IA 52544
Take US-34 West to Ottumwa. Take exit 191 in Ottumwa to stay on 34 W. Continue on 34 to Albia.
Turn left on IA-5 and go about 20 miles to the Junction of Hwy 5 and Hwy 2. Turn Right on Hwy 2 and go to the 3rd Stop Light.
Turn Left on South 10th St. and the H.S. is about 3 blocks down the street. Turn left and go around to the South Side for parking and the Auditorium.
Grand Theater
26 N 6th St Keokuk, IA 52632
Take Rte. 34 East toward Mt. Pleasant. Take US-218 South.
Take US-61/US-218 South
Continue on to downtown Keokuk (Main Street)
Turn left on N. 6th Street. The Grand Theatre will be on the left.
There is a city parking lot behind the building which is directly across from the front of the Grand Theatre.
Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
200 N Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556
Centerville First Methodist Church -- off North side of square.
Centerville New Bridge Church -- in Lake Centerville Mall next to Mexican Restaurant
Washington Performing Arts and Events Center
Hanson Auditorium
Attached to
Washington High School
402 Sitler Drive
Washington, IA 52353