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Payomet Performing Arts Center

29 Old Dewline Road,
508-487-2300

Mission:
The Highlands Center fosters the unique cultural and natural heritage of Cape Cod by facilitating scientific research, the arts tradition, and educational programs atop the dramatic sea cliffs of Cape Cod National Seashore.


Upcoming Events at Payomet Performing Arts Center

Emma Willman

Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 at 5:00pm
Provincetown Town Hall
Provincetown, MA
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Darlene Love Returns: Love for the Holidays!

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 at 6:00pm
Tilden Arts Center at Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
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Recent News

Payomet Performing Arts Center News - September 13, 2023

Greetings! It is with much gratitude that we say thank you for attending our Dress to the Nines fundraiser on Saturday. It was a pleasure having the opportunity to celebrate all-that-is-Payomet with some of our biggest supporters and pals, all…

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Payomet Performing Arts Center News - September 1, 2023

While August may be coming to a close, Payomet's Endless Summer Series is just beginning. Read More Thanks to support from our local cultural councils, Payomet is able to bring the performing arts to schools in our region. Read More The Cape…

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Payomet Performing Arts Center News - August 19, 2023

Brandi Carlile's favorite vocal duo, Lucius comes to the tent in full force with breathtaking harmonies and unmatched musicianship TONIGHT! Brandi Carlile with Lucius See Brandi Carlile & Lucius perform "Broken Horses" at the GRAMMYS. Lucius …

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Payomet Performing Arts Center News - August 12, 2023

PATTY GRIFFIN SAT, Aug 12 // 7 PM Patty Griffin is among the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation – and she'll be under the Payomet tent this Saturday for a special evening of music. TICKETS THE WEEK AHEAD Roots Circus…

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Payomet Performing Arts Center News - August 10, 2023

A wealth of young, talented, up-and-coming artists grace Payomet’s tent each year. What’s it like being an indie musician in 2023? Read More The Tanglewood Marionettes are at Payomet this summer. Find out more about what it takes…

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Payomet Performing Arts Center - August 2, 2023

Cocktail Party Benefiting Payomet featuring John Pizzarelli For 25 years, Payomet Performing Arts Center has been dedicated to bringing people together to share a passion for music and an appreciation for extraordinary performances – and…

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Payomet Performing Arts Center News - July 19, 2023

We're proud to announce that the ultra talented and creative members of our summer staff collaborated to publish the inaugural issue of THE TRURO TENT! New on the scene, The Truro Tent is a semi-regular newspaper presented by Payomet Performing…

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Payomet Performing Arts Center News - July , 2023

Cape Cod loves reggae music. This summer alone at Payomet we are welcoming Third World, Beres Hammond, and The Wailers to our tent — three major reggae acts. Locals know that this is one of many rich aspects of Jamaican culture that have been…

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Payomet Performing Arts Center News - June 15, 2023

Greetings! Our friends in Provincetown are hosting a world-class 25th annual Film Festival this weekend! Running through Sunday, June 18, the Provincetown International Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing new achievements in independent film…

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Summer Fun With Circus Shows and Camp

Summer Fun With Circus Shows and Camp Payomet's Cirque by the Sea presents a new high-flying, barnyard-packed circus that takes the audience on the journey of a young farmer with an entrepreneurial spirit who inherits his family farm– and…

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Payomet Performing Arts Center - Tent Raising! Hands Needed

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: HELP RAISE THE PAYOMET TENT! Saturday, May 20 (Rain date Sunday) We're raising the tent this Saturday, May 20 – and we'd love it if you could join us to lend a hand. This is truly the kick-off event of our season in…

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Payomet Performing Arts Center Happenings News - April 25, 2023

JUST ANNOUNCED NEW SHOWS ON SALE TO MEMBERS: Fri, April 28 PUBLIC SALE: Tues, May 2 // 10 AM RICKIE LEE JONES Sun, June 18 Matinee Performance: 4 PM Continuing to live out an impressive and diverse musical career, Rickie Lee Jones…

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Payomet Performing Arts Center Happenings News - April 11, 2023

MEMBER SALE: FRI, APRIL 14 // 10 AM PUBLIC SALE: TUES, APRIL 18 // 10 AM AIMEE MANN Wed, July 26 // 7 PM Provincetown Town Hall Aimee Mann is one of the most distinguished singer-songwriters of her generation. Her latest release, Mental…

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Do you have a Room to Rent? Housing Needed for Interns and Circus Artists

Greetings! As the summer season approaches we look again to our friends and patrons for help in providing rooms or a house to rent for one of our paid interns or circus artists. Seasonal affordable housing ranks as one of the greatest needs for…

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Payomet Performing Arts Center - Now Registering Summer Circus Camps

CIRCUS ARTS ARE BACK! Week-long camps ~ fun for ages 7-13 Payomet Cirque by the Sea's SUMMER CIRCUS CAMP is back for the 11th season! Our team of professional, certified instructors leads students in fun and challenging activities including: …

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Payomet Performing Arts Center : Announcing Rufus Wainwright

"Rufus is a semi-virtuoso on the piano and a skilled crafter of slow-moving melodies that fit round his vocal cords like a tailor-made suit. And what vocal cords they are... Showbusiness does not get any bigger." -The Guardian RUFUS WAINWRIGHT…

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