Mission:
The Highlands Center fosters the unique cultural and natural heritage of Cape Cod by facilitating scientific research, the arts tradition, and educational programs atop the dramatic sea cliffs of Cape Cod National Seashore.
Become A Member Get Early Access to Show Tickets and Discounts This year we sold out 17 shows - getting a membership guarantees that you get early access to tickets and discounts on each ticket purchased. With each membership you will also be…
Read More »Dear Friends and Lovers… of PAYOMET Music, Theater and Circus, As we begin to look ahead to the New Year, we hope you remember the excitement and satisfaction you experienced attending a Payomet live event by world class performing artists…
Read More »Greetings! It is with much gratitude that we say thank you for attending our Dress to the Nines fundraiser on Saturday. It was a pleasure having the opportunity to celebrate all-that-is-Payomet with some of our biggest supporters and pals, all…
Read More »While August may be coming to a close, Payomet's Endless Summer Series is just beginning. Read More Thanks to support from our local cultural councils, Payomet is able to bring the performing arts to schools in our region. Read More The Cape…
Read More »Brandi Carlile's favorite vocal duo, Lucius comes to the tent in full force with breathtaking harmonies and unmatched musicianship TONIGHT! Brandi Carlile with Lucius See Brandi Carlile & Lucius perform "Broken Horses" at the GRAMMYS. Lucius …
Read More »PATTY GRIFFIN SAT, Aug 12 // 7 PM Patty Griffin is among the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation – and she'll be under the Payomet tent this Saturday for a special evening of music. TICKETS THE WEEK AHEAD Roots Circus…
Read More »A wealth of young, talented, up-and-coming artists grace Payomet’s tent each year. What’s it like being an indie musician in 2023? Read More The Tanglewood Marionettes are at Payomet this summer. Find out more about what it takes…
Read More »Cocktail Party Benefiting Payomet featuring John Pizzarelli For 25 years, Payomet Performing Arts Center has been dedicated to bringing people together to share a passion for music and an appreciation for extraordinary performances – and…
Read More »We're proud to announce that the ultra talented and creative members of our summer staff collaborated to publish the inaugural issue of THE TRURO TENT! New on the scene, The Truro Tent is a semi-regular newspaper presented by Payomet Performing…
Read More »Cape Cod loves reggae music. This summer alone at Payomet we are welcoming Third World, Beres Hammond, and The Wailers to our tent — three major reggae acts. Locals know that this is one of many rich aspects of Jamaican culture that have been…
Read More »Greetings! Our friends in Provincetown are hosting a world-class 25th annual Film Festival this weekend! Running through Sunday, June 18, the Provincetown International Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing new achievements in independent film…
Read More »Summer Fun With Circus Shows and Camp Payomet's Cirque by the Sea presents a new high-flying, barnyard-packed circus that takes the audience on the journey of a young farmer with an entrepreneurial spirit who inherits his family farm– and…
Read More »CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: HELP RAISE THE PAYOMET TENT! Saturday, May 20 (Rain date Sunday) We're raising the tent this Saturday, May 20 – and we'd love it if you could join us to lend a hand. This is truly the kick-off event of our season in…
Read More »JUST ANNOUNCED NEW SHOWS ON SALE TO MEMBERS: Fri, April 28 PUBLIC SALE: Tues, May 2 // 10 AM RICKIE LEE JONES Sun, June 18 Matinee Performance: 4 PM Continuing to live out an impressive and diverse musical career, Rickie Lee Jones…
Read More »MEMBER SALE: FRI, APRIL 14 // 10 AM PUBLIC SALE: TUES, APRIL 18 // 10 AM AIMEE MANN Wed, July 26 // 7 PM Provincetown Town Hall Aimee Mann is one of the most distinguished singer-songwriters of her generation. Her latest release, Mental…
Read More »Greetings! As the summer season approaches we look again to our friends and patrons for help in providing rooms or a house to rent for one of our paid interns or circus artists. Seasonal affordable housing ranks as one of the greatest needs for…
Read More »CIRCUS ARTS ARE BACK! Week-long camps ~ fun for ages 7-13 Payomet Cirque by the Sea's SUMMER CIRCUS CAMP is back for the 11th season! Our team of professional, certified instructors leads students in fun and challenging activities including: …
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