Brevard NC is sometimes referred to as the “Land of Waterfalls” as the area’s rivers and streams have created gorgeous natural displays all across the lands surrounding the town. This region’s scenic beauty has inspired countless artists to come to Brevard. Home to countless art galleries and craft centers as well as the world renowned Brevard Music Center, Brevard NC is a special place to enjoy the arts, and its many varieties of artists and performers enrich the community. Learn more about some of the great entertainment and arts and cultural venues below.

The Scenic 276 Arts & Crafts Corridor

The best place in Brevard North Carolina to check out arts and crafts is definitely the Scenic 276 South Arts & Crafts Corridor. This area is highly concentrated with craft studios and professional artists and most of these allow visitors to stop in and watch them as they work. For great handmade gifts, paintings of all types, detailed wood crafts, glass ornamentals, bronze and other metal sculptures, the Scenic 276 South Arts & Crafts Corridor in Brevard NC is the place to visit.

Brevard Music Center

Not only is Brevard NC filled with art galleries and craft workshops, but the town is also home to performing arts like the Brevard Little Theatre, The Porter Center for Performing Arts, and the Brevard Music Center. The Brevard Music Center hosts a summer concert series each season and showcases the musical talents of its 400 students aged 14 through post college age. The center’s rigorous musical curricula has generated countless professional musicians and the center’s summer concert series events are always a hit with locals and visitors alike. Featuring opera, classical and popular music. In addition to its summer programs, Brevard Music Center is also an educational institution for young musicians and features an academy for high school kids as well as college students who seek a career in professional music. The Brevard Music Center is located at 349 Andante Lane in Brevard North Carolina; those interested in show times should call 828-862-2100 for more information.

The Porter Center for the Performing Arts

Following in the Brevard Music Center tradition, another arts venue, The Porter Center for the Performing Arts is Brevard College’s visualporter centerpiece and cultural hub. Its acclaimed concert series has brought to the stage some of the world’s most talented artists including musicians like Doc Watson, Herbie Hancock, Harry Belafonte, the Emerson String Quartet and the Afro-Cuban All-Stars. Inquire about their concert schedule or just stop by the center to see its impressive $1.2 million Kirkpatrick-Coleman Pipe Organ, a masterpiece of an instrument designed specifically for the center by master organ builder Daniel Jaeckel. Featuring 3,539 pipes, 69 ranks, and 3 manual divisions, this gigantic sight to behold is typically photographed by all who visit. Located on the campus of Brevard College at 1 Brevard College Dr in Brevard NC; call 828.884.8330‎ for a schedule of events.

Brevard Little Theatre

Do you love live theatre? In addition to the performances by Brevard College students at The Porter Center for the Performing Arts, Brevard NC is also home to the Brevard Little Theatre, the town’s only volunteer community theatre. Established in 1935 by Beulah Zachary, it has grown into a large community theatre with a major outreach in the community. Students from Brevard College often showcase their talents here, and over the years the theatre has produced everything from Shakespeare’s greats to children’s musicals like The Christmas Bus. Offering a show for everyone, see the Brevard Little Theatre’s show schedule for a complete list of shows and dates. The Brevard Little Theatre office is located on the campus of Brevard College, call 828.884.2587 for more information on upcoming shows.