At Maryland Hall, the arts are for everyone.
Our programming reflects a wide range of cultures, genres, and generations, spotlighting bold voices and fresh perspectives. From classical to cutting-edge, the Hall has a show for everyone.
Season 2025–2026 invites you to discover something new, unexpected, and unforgettable.
From jazz legends and contemporary dance to world-class classical music, powerful spoken word, and standout comedy, this season is full of performances that inspire, entertain, and stay with you. Take a look below and see which show you’ll want to grab a ticket for—or maybe even a few.
Ahmed Warshanna Presents…Ishta!
Experience modern jazz in an intimate setting with Ahmed Warshanna’s Ishta! in the Bowen Theatre. A Baltimore-based guitarist, composer, and arranger, he leads the dynamic sextet Ishta!, known for its fiery interplay and genre-defying sound.
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 @ 7:30PM
Bowen Theatre
Arts Alive 2025: Laughs and Libations with Comedian Allan Fuks
Join us for a sparkling celebration at Maryland Hall’s signature fundraising event, Arts Alive 2025. This year, we’re turning up the energy with a night of comedy, community, and connection.
Friday, September 5th, 2025 | VIP – Doors Open @ 5:30PM
General Admission Entry Begins @ 6:30PM
Bowen Theatre
BIGKID DANCE: If I Die Before the Revolution
(WORLD PREMIERE) Led by luminary artistic director Mark Caserta, BigKid Dance is a queer movement community based in Philadelphia. They create collaborative, thought-provoking contemporary dance works reflecting on love, grief, curiosity, fear and identity in today’s society primarily through a queer lens.
Saturday, September 20th, 2025 @ 7:30PM
Main Theatre
Julian Lage: World’s Fair 10-Year Anniversary Tour
Julian Lage is a world-class guitar virtuoso and composer, hailed as one of his generation’s greatest talents by critics and colleagues alike.This fall, Lage will tour in celebration of the 10th anniversary of his beloved 2015 solo acoustic album World’s Fair, his first solo release, which he recorded using a 1939 Martin 000-18.
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Main Theatre
Historic Annapolis, Banneker- Douglass Tubman, & Maryland Hall Present: Abby Phillip
Join the conversation with Abby Phillip, anchor of CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip, as she shares thoughts on her lived experience from her Maryland childhood to her noteworthy career as a journalist.
Sunday, October 12th, 2025 @ 6PM
Main Theatre (Free Event)
IGNITE Annapolis
This fast-paced, community-powered event brings together local creatives, change-makers, and big thinkers. Each speaker gets just 5 minutes and 20 slides to share their passion, challenge, or story — no fluff, no pitches, just the power of real ideas from real people.
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 @ 7PM
Main Theatre
A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Eric Byrd Trio
Celebrate the season with a timeless holiday classic, brought to life by the acclaimed Eric Byrd Trio. The Eric Byrd Trio captures the magic with soulful, swinging renditions of favorites like “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmas Time Is Here” — blending musical excellence with holiday cheer.
Friday, December 5th @ 6PM & 8PM
Saturday, December 6th @ 6PM
Bowen Theatre
An Evening with Branford Marsalis
An icon returns to the heart of the jazz world — and the Maryland Hall stage. With over 30 years of synergy and nearly no lineup changes, the Quartet commands the stage with original compositions and masterful interpretations of jazz and pop classics.
Sunday, March 1st, 2026 @ 7PM
Main Theatre
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS: Great American Crooners
Soak in the sounds of the velvety melodies and smoky rhythms of quintessential crooners such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Bobby Darin when the golden age of jazz returns with Great American Crooners!
Monday, April 13th, 2026 @ 7PM
Main Theatre
Step Afrika!
Step Afrika! returns to Maryland Hall with a powerful, high-energy performance that blends percussive dance, rich rhythms, and cultural storytelling.Known for their precision, passion, and jaw-dropping choreography, this internationally acclaimed company brings the stage to life with a blend of movement, music, and spoken word.
Friday, April 17th, 2026 @ 7:30PM
Main Theatre
WYPR and Maryland Hall Present:
Classical Music for People with Short Attention Spans featuring the Columbia Orchestra
Think classical music isn’t your thing? Think again.
Designed for both newcomers and seasoned listeners, Classical Music for People with Short Attention Spans features the Columbia Orchestra performing a lively program of short, diverse works from across the classical repertoire. Each piece is carefully selected to capture attention and stir emotion—without requiring a lengthy commitment.
