Fayetteville’s performing-arts scene punches well above its weight, anchored by two standouts near Dickson Street: the Walton Arts Center, Arkansas’s largest performing-arts presenter, and TheatreSquared (T2), Northwest Arkansas’s only year-round professional theater. Between them you’ll find touring Broadway, big-name concerts, dance, and acclaimed live theater just steps from the restaurants and nightlife of Dickson.
Walton Arts Center
Opened in 1992 on Dickson Street, the Walton Arts Center is the region’s flagship venue for the big shows — the Broadway series of touring musicals, national music acts, comedy, dance, and family programming. Its main Baum Walker Hall is the largest performing-arts theater in the state, making it the place to catch a marquee touring production in Northwest Arkansas.
TheatreSquared (T2)
A block off the square, TheatreSquared is the region’s professional theater company, staging a full season of plays year-round — from new works to modern classics — in an award-winning $34-million building that opened in 2019. With two intimate theaters, a café and bar, and a lively lobby, it’s a national-caliber theater experience in a wonderfully personal setting.
Good to Know
- Tickets: Both venues are ticketed; buy ahead for popular Broadway shows and T2 runs.
- Location: Both are walkable from Dickson Street and the Downtown Square — easy to pair with dinner and drinks.
- Great for: A night out, date night, touring Broadway, and live theater lovers.
Check each venue’s calendar for current shows: the Walton Arts Center and TheatreSquared. For live music venues around the region, see our sister site NWA Rocks, and explore more of the district on our Dickson Street guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Walton Arts Center and TheatreSquared?
The Walton Arts Center is the region’s largest venue, hosting touring Broadway, concerts, and dance. TheatreSquared is a professional theater company producing its own year-round season of plays in a smaller, intimate building nearby.
Where is the Walton Arts Center?
At 495 W Dickson St in Fayetteville, on Dickson Street near the University of Arkansas campus.
Does Fayetteville have professional theater?
Yes — TheatreSquared is Northwest Arkansas’s only year-round professional theater company, in its own award-winning downtown building.
Location & Directions
- Walton Arts Center: 495 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701 — waltonartscenter.org
- TheatreSquared: 477 W Spring St, Fayetteville, AR 72701 — theatre2.org
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