Short answer
The Classic Center is a theater and arena complex at 300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601. Next on our calendar: Mystic Pizza, Nov 10–11. Checked on the venue’s own website.
Athens’ downtown complex of a convention center, the Akins Ford Arena and the Classic Center Theatre, home of the Athens Symphony Orchestra and a Broadway entertainment series.
Upcoming Events at The Classic Center
- Nov 10 – Nov 11Mystic Pizza
- Nov 20Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers
- Dec 12Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Macon Mayhem: Teddy Bear Toss
- Dec 16A Celtic Christmas
- Jan 11, 2027 – Jan 12, 2027A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
From our Georgia event calendar as of , every listing checked on its organizer’s page. The venue’s full schedule is on its own website.
Tickets and Contact
- Main706-208-0900
- Box office706-357-4444
- Box officeMonday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at the North Thomas Street ticket window; the office may close on holidays.
- TicketsClassiccenter.evenue.net (linked from each event’s Buy Tickets button).
- Address300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601 (directions in Google Maps)
- CountyClarke (Historic Heartland region)
- Official siteclassiccenter.com
Parking and Getting There
- A secure parking deck has two entrances: North Thomas Street (Level 5) and East Broad Street (Level 1). General parking is first come, first served, and reserved parking is sold for some events. Prices vary by event and are not listed on the home page.
Accessibility
The Classic Center lists an Accessibility page on its website; its details were not on the page we read.
About The Classic Center
- Three venues under one roof: the convention center, Akins Ford Arena and the Classic Center Theatre.
- The theatre hosts the Athens Symphony Orchestra and a Broadway entertainment series.
Parks and Historic Sites Nearby
- Watson Mill Bridge State Park (state park, Madison County), about 18 miles away
- Fort Yargo State Park (state park, Barrow County), about 21 miles away
- Hard Labor Creek State Park (state park, Morgan County), about 24 miles away
- Victoria Bryant State Park (state park, Franklin County), about 26 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- Georgia event venues: theaters, arenas, museums and parks with upcoming events
- Georgia event calendar
- Athens guide
- 17 things to do in Athens
- Historic Heartland: more places to go in the region
Source: the Classic Center website (classiccenter.com), checked . Hours, prices and schedules change, so check the venue’s site before you go. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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