Local, national and world-renowned artistry will be on full display at the UNLV Performing Arts Center during its upcoming 2025-26 Season. Beginning this October, award-winning circus performers, one of the most famous choirs in the world, acclaimed guitarists, a preeminent light opera repertory company, and a celebrated string quartet will perform on UNLV stages.
On Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, Cirque Mechanics returns to the UNLV Performing Arts Center to launch their newest production, "Tilt!," which takes the audience to the backlot of their inventive theme park. In the shadow of roller coasters and under the lights of the ferris wheel, audiences will meet the carnies and characters that keep the thrills coming and the rides running. Cirque Mechanics is hailed by "Spectacle Magazine" as "the greatest contribution to the American circus since Cirque du Soleil.”
The Vienna Boys Choir returns on Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. to the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall in "Christmas in Vienna." Founded in 1498, it is one of the most famous choirs in the world, and one of its oldest (more than 525 years old). The Vienna Boys Choir celebrates the magic of the holiday season with a delightful program of Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, Christmas hymns, and holiday carols.
The season continues Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. with Ricardo Cobo at the Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall. Over 9 million were captivated by his first professional performance (at age 17) with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogota. Vegas local, Ricardo Cobo will premiere “Diary of Musical Images” as we continue our 20-year celebration of presenting the best in guitar artistry. The first Latin American to win the Guitar Foundation of America’s Concert Artist Competition, Cobo’s illustrious career has spanned decades, and he is celebrated for his passionate and mesmerizing performances.
On Feb, 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., the Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3) returns to the UNLV PAC at the Judy Bayley Theatre. MG3 surprises, amazes, exalts, and ignites audiences with their dynamic and breathtaking stage presence. For more than 25 years, these multi-instrumentalists have sung and played the violin, mandolin, bass, and accordion–making their way into our hearts. Now, the guitar aces (Sébastien Deshaies, Glenn Lévesque and Marc Morin) present a concert paying tribute to the legendary film score composer Ennio Morricone.
On their final tour together, brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad return to Las Vegas at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall to take a final bow at the UNLV Performing Arts Center on March 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. as the last guitar concert of the season. Winners of Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY awards, their work blends folk, jazz and various styles of Latin music, classical repertoire from Bach, Rameau, and Scarlatti and adaptations of works by Gershwin, Ginastera, and Debussy. Don’t miss your last opportunity to hear this dynamic duo live!
Just a couple days later on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., also at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players present “The Mikado.” “The New York Times” calls this production “a comic gem.” It features characters from Victorian London’s D’Oyly Carte Opera Company presented in their imagined locale of Titipu, inspired by the art and architecture of Japan. The heart of this tale is a love story, but throw in a love triangle, and the escapades ensue. Join the cast on a fantastic voyage to a land where audiences will find a timeless libretto and beautiful music.
Closing out the 49th Season on March 30, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., the New York Philharmonic String Quartet will perform at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. The quartet debuted in John Adams’ “Absolute Jest” in New York in March 2017 during the 175th anniversary of the New York Philharmonic. The Quartet comprises the four Principal musicians from the Orchestra: Concertmaster Frank Huang; Principal Second Violin Qianqian Li; Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps; and Principal Cello Carter Brey. Each are accomplished musicians in their own right and have performed around the world.
UNLV PAC will host a special, separately ticketed event earlier in the season on Oct. 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall Lobby, with GRAMMY-winner Jason Vieaux—“among the elite of today’s classical guitarists” (“Gramophone”). As a busy touring performer, he has performed around the country, including San Francisco Performances, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and the 92nd Street Y. A true fan favorite, Jason returns to kick off the 20th season of guitar artistry at UNLV in an elegant setting.
Through July 12, subscribe to all seven shows and save 40% with prices between $123.60 and $226.80. After July 12, prices range between $152.25 and $281.25, a savings of 25%. 3- and 4-show packages are also available. Tickets for the special event—An Intimate Evening with Jason Vieaux—are $35.25 for general admission or $210.75 for a VIP table with seating, beverage and menu selection for four. Tickets for this performance may be added to any season ticket purchase.
Season tickets may be ordered online now at pac.unlv.edu. Until June 28, season tickets may also be purchased in person at the UNLV PAC box office from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. After June 28, orders by phone will no longer be available, until then please call 702-895-ARTS (2787). Single tickets for the 2025-26 season go on sale September 6, 2025.
When purchasing a subscription package or tickets, consider a donation to the UNLV PAC to provide local students the opportunity to work with all the outstanding artists and to help support programming during the UNLV PAC’s 50th Anniversary Season (2026-2027).
About UNLV Performing Arts Center
The UNLV Performing Arts Center is the original home for the arts in Southern Nevada; it opened in 1976 and celebrates its 49th season in 2025-26. A self-sustaining unit of UNLV, the PAC operates like many other arts organizations: costs for productions, some facilities improvements, and other projects come from ticket sales, rentals, and donations. It hosts a variety of performances and events and is home to self-produced events plus productions of the Nevada Conservatory Theatre, UNLV School of Music, UNLV Dance, the Las Vegas Men’s Chorus, among many other community arts presenters, and various Clark County School District fine arts festivals and concerts. For further information, visit pac.unlv.edu.
