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The KCP Presents Performing Arts Series has announced the 2026-27 season, showcasing world-class international touring acts in the Northeast Kingdom. Renowned for bringing big city entertainment to Vermont’s small towns, KCP Presents will host a joyful South African youth choir, enchanting Scandinavian folk music, thrilling Japanese drummers, death-defying Chinese acrobats, and live dance, comedy, and music acts from all over the United States.
The season opens on Saturday, October 3rd with Southern roots powerhouse band the North Mississippi Allstars, at St. Johnsbury’s Fuller Hall. Blending blues, rock, and Southern soul for over 25 years, the North Mississippi Allstars have shared stages with luminaries including Mavis Staples, John Hiatt, Buddy Guy, and Snoop Dog.
On Friday, November 6th, Dorrance Dance returns to Lyndon Institute. One of the most innovative dance companies in America, Dorrance Dance has transformed tap into a thrilling contemporary art form. Led by MacArthur "Genius" Fellow Michelle Dorrance, the company combines breathtaking athleticism, infectious rhythm, live music, and inventive choreography to create performances that are both sophisticated and irresistibly entertaining.
On Saturday, November 21st, iconic improv comedy troupe the Upright Citizens Brigade All-Stars will be at Fuller Hall, in St. Johnsbury. Smart, fearless, and wildly inventive, every UCB All-Stars performance is unique and unrepeatable. Whether you’re a longtime fan of improv or simply love to laugh, the UCB All-Stars deliver an evening of quick wit, brilliant comic timing, and nonstop surprises.
On Thursday, December 17th, St. Johnsbury’s Fuller Hall will host the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, one of Britain’s finest vocal ensembles. Renowned throughout the world for luminous musical precision, the Choir of Clare College combines transcendent technical excellence with warmth, humanity, and emotional depth.
On Saturday, February 13th, enjoy raw, authentic Delta and Chicago blues from Young Rell Davenport with the Dave Keller Band and Matthew Skoller, in St. Johnsbury. A dexterous and inventive guitarist and a fat-toned harmonica phenom, Young Rell sings his songs without a hint of affectation, working the stage with the poise and charisma of a veteran performer.
On Thursday, March 4th, don’t miss Stundom, at Greensboro’s Highland Center for the Arts. Blending rich folk traditions with contemporary influences, Stundom creates music that is both timeless and exhilarating. Fiddles, nyckelharpa, accordion, and vocal harmonies weave a mystical soundscape of spirited dance tunes, haunting melodies, and vibrant rhythms.
On Tuesday, March 16th, Japan’s iconic Kodo Drummers come to Lyndon Institute. Massive drums, intricate rhythms, athletic movement, and profound musicality come together in performances that are exhilarating, meditative, and deeply moving. More than a concert, Kodo offers an unforgettable encounter with rhythm, discipline, and the shared energy that creates a profound connection between performers and audiences alike.
On Friday, March 26th, the Peking Acrobats will perform at Vermont State University Johnson’s Dibden Center for the Arts. Towering human pyramids, impossible contortions, aerial artistry, juggling, and live musicians create a spectacle that delights audiences of every age. Equal parts athletic competition, dance, theater, and circus, the Peking Acrobats offer an unforgettable evening of wonder, excitement, and extraordinary human achievement.
On Tuesday, April 6th, Jazz at Lincoln Center brings World on a String: The Swinging Songs of Broadway, to St. Johnsbury’s Fuller Hall. Featuring timeless classics by composers including George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and Harold Arlen, the performance transforms beloved Broadway melodies into vibrant, accessible jazz interpretations filled with swing, virtuosity, and joy.
Finally, on Tuesday, April 27th, South Africa’s beloved Ndlovu Youth Choir comes to St. Johnsbury’s Fuller Hall. Blending vibrant choral singing with exhilarating dance, gospel, pop, traditional African music, and irresistible energy, these America’s Got Talent favorites transform every concert into a celebration of community and possibility.
Season and single-show tickets for KCP Presents 2026-27 shows are on sale now. Early bird discounts are available for all shows. Student admission is free to St. Johnsbury Academy and Lyndon Institute shows. To buy tickets or learn more, visit www.catamountarts.org or www.kcppresents.org. Alternatively, call 802-748-2600 or visit the Catamount Arts box office at 115 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury.
The KCP Presents Series is produced by Catamount Arts working in association with Kingdom County Productions and supported by generous local sponsors including The Autosaver Group, Community National Bank, Lyndon Institute, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Passumpsic Bank, St. Johnsbury Academy, Downs Rachlin Martin, Union Bank, Moose River Lake and Lodge, Kingdom Trails, Triad Results, Anthony’s Diner, Badger, Peabody and Smith Realty, Vermont Public, Vermont Arts Council, and more.