This October, Mayo Performing Arts Center is your destination for Halloween thrills, family favorites, and can’t-miss concerts. Get spooky with Ghostbusters in Concert and the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and enjoy family fun at Sesame Street Live! and Coco Live-To-Film Concert. Test your luck at Wheel of Fortune Live!, catch the national tour of the beloved musical Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, and experience live music with The Commodores, The Mavericks & Friends, Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom and many more. Check out MPAC’s jam-packed entertainment calendar below.
MPAC October Lineup (prices reflect all fees):
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 7:30 pm
One of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk artists of all time, The Commodores have influenced artists both young and old, and in all genres with their classic songs such as “Easy,” “Sail On,” “Brick House,” “Nightshift” and “Three Times a Lady.”
$67 – $144
Graham Nash – Live on Tour 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8 pm
Graham Nash performs a career-spanning retrospective of his six decades of contributions to contemporary music. Joined by Todd Caldwell, Adam Minkoff, and Zack Djanikian, Nash will take the audience on a musical journey that encompasses his years with The Hollies, CSN, CSNY, and his beloved solo efforts.
$67 – $114 LIMITED TICKETS
Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2 pm and 6 pm
Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show! This exciting experience brings Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to the stage with singing, dancing, and favorite songs like “Sunny Days,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves” and “Letter of the Day.” Families will laugh, learn, and play together in a heartwarming celebration that you’ll treasure long after the final song.
$45 – $79
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7 pm
With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. He is a regular guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and late-night TV shows.
$57 – $91 LIMITED TICKETS
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7 pm
The Buena Vista Orchestra is the world’s foremost Cuban music repertory ensemble, featuring a revolving lineup of musicians from groups like The Buena Vista Social Club, Afro-Cuban All Stars, the bands of Celia Cruz, Omara Portuondo, Chucho Valdés, Willie Colon and more in a celebration of Cuba’s rich musical and cultural heritage.
$45 – $97
Wheel of Fortune LIVE! – America’s Game®
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Wheel of Fortune LIVE! – America’s Game® comes to your hometown! Contestants are randomly selected from the audience to join our host onstage for a chance to spin a replica of the iconic Wheel, solve puzzles, and WIN incredible prizes like trips to Paris and Hawaii or BIG MONEY up to $10,000 in cash. Everyone can join in on the fun! You won’t want to miss this thrilling live experience! Hosted by Mark L. Walberg (Netflix’s Temptation Island and PBS’s Antiques Roadshow).
$45 – $91
Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom: The Crazy Ordinary World Tour
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 8 pm
The world-renowned ensemble Vitamin String Quartet joins forces with the captivating harmonies of acclaimed vocal trio Girl Named Tom to bring their genre-defying arrangements to stages across the U.S. Known for transforming pop and rock anthems into virtuosic instrumentals, and fresh off Season 4 in Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, VSQ will team up with Girl Named Tom, whose breathtaking harmonies and heartfelt songwriting won The Voice in 2021 and have solidified their status as one of the leading lights in new American Folk Music. Enjoy music-making at its highest level, with reimagined classics and modern hits, stunning performances, and unforgettable collaborative moments.
$45 – $79
Meredith Willson’s The Music Man
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8 pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 2 pm & 8 pm
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Featuring songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Trouble,” “’Til There Was You,” “Pickalittle” and “Gary, Indiana,” The Music Man is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
$79 – $134
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7 pm
Experience the beloved 1984 classic film like never before, with the music performed on stage by an orchestra. Audience members will enjoy the ultimate movie concert experience as Ghostbusters is presented on a large HD cinema screen, fully synced to a live performance of Academy Award®-winning composer Elmer Bernstein’s spine-tingling score.
$45 – $91
Toad the Wet Sprocket: Rings: The Acoustic Tour
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:30 pm
One of the most successful alternative rock bands, Toad the Wet Sprocket is known for such melodic hits as “Walk on the Ocean,” “All I Want” and “Fall Down.” This acoustic concert reimagines their classic songs and fan favorites, marking the enduring growth of their musical journey.
$45 – $101
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Join A.J. Croce and his band for Croce Plays Croce — a special performance celebrating the timeless songs of his father, Jim Croce, alongside favorites from A.J.’s own acclaimed catalog.
$45 – $101 LIMITED TICKETS
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 3 pm
Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert on Tour features a screening of the movie Coco, with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed live by the 20-member Orquesta Folclorica Nacional de Mexico. Coco also features the Oscar®-winning song “Remember Me” by songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen), and additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco and co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina.
$35 – $79
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8 pm
Great songs endure, even when their original vocalists are no longer here to sing them. There’s no replacing a once-in-a-generation talent like Raul Malo, who passed away in 2025, but there is a way to honor the music he left behind. That’s why The Mavericks are returning to the road, performing classics for the fans who helped make those songs legendary. The Mavericks & Friends feature a decade-spanning version of the band, along with guest singers Emily West and James Otto.
$45 – $101
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8 pm
One of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world, Zoso is known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating the legendary band’s live performances on both well-known hits and deeper tracks.
$45 – $79
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Get ready to do the Time Warp this Halloween! Join us for a wild and unforgettable night with The Rocky Horror Picture Show on the big screen, featuring all the outrageous fun, music, and mayhem that have made this cult classic a Halloween tradition. This event will feature the Cosmic Light Cabaret shadowcast performing alongside the film, combining the enjoyment of watching a movie with the thrill of live theatre. Costumes are welcome, and audience participation is all part of the experience! The evening begins in the lobby at 7:00 pm, and the Halloween Costume Contest will take place at 7:30 pm prior to the film screening.
$32
