Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

Add a little culture to your life by attending some very fine performances at the Pioneer Performing Arts Center .

Reno is known worldwide, for its bright lights and gaming. Reno has also developed a fine reputation as America 's Adventure Place . The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts provides visitors and residents alike with bright lights, pure entertainment and an adventure in sights and sounds.

The Pioneer Center was completed in 1968 and is the focal point of Reno 's cultural activities. The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts is the official home of the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, the Nevada Opera Association, A.V.A. Ballet Theatre, and Reno Concerts. In addition, the Pioneer Center hosts the Broadway Comes to Reno series each year.

The Pioneer Center serves the cultural interest of the people of Reno, Sparks and the outlaying rural communities of Northern Nevada. The Center hosts over 120 events each year.

The Pioneer Center also sponsors several youth programs, creating, inspiring and nurturing the love of the arts with various live performances and educational programs for the elementary-aged children in Washoe County and the entire Northern Nevada .

This Friday, the Pioneer Center will be hosting the Reno Irish Dance Company performance of "A Mystical Magical Celtic Christmas". The performance should prove to be just what it's name implies - mystical and magical. The guest artist will be Owen Barrington who toured with the renown RiverDance group and was declared this year's Word Champion Irish Dancer. Reno resident Lauren Ashley Durant will play the lead girl in the story. Ryan Vettal, ( Carson City resident) who is only 11 years old, will thrill your hearts with his dance performances. Other featured performers include Sandra Hicks, Kimmy Scheible, Allison Bergr (all Reno residents) as well as Adrian Bermudez ( San Francisco ).

The Pioneer Center is a true asset to our community and never fails to delight its audiences.

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Upcoming Events

Pioneer Center Youth Programs