2025-2026 Season Announcement

Hamilton, Ohio – The Fitton Center for Creative Arts today announced the programming and schedule for its upcoming 2025-2026 season.

The Fitton Center offers four primary performance series – Celebrating Self, Fitton Family Fridays, Jazz & Cabaret and Fitton Showstoppers – plus a full season of visual art in its galleries and a returning cult classic in the Fitton Cinema.

Additional details and show descriptions are forthcoming.

CELEBRATING SELF The luncheon speaker series on the first Wednesday of each month in the Carruthers Signature Ballroom offers guests engaging and insightful presentations on a variety of topics coupled with a bountiful buffet catered by Two Women in a Kitchen. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. with programs starting at noon.

September 3, 2025 – Ohio Renaissance Festival October 1, 2025 – One City One Book: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women November 5, 2025 – Jamilton: A History of Hamilton Pop Music December 3, 2025 – Wrap It Up January 7, 2026 – Destination Butler County February 4, 2026 – Longbottom Bird Ranch March 4, 2026 – MUSES: The Women of Music Hall April 1, 2026 – April Fools Tickets are $26* for Fitton Center Members, $32* for non-members.

FITTON FAMILY FRIDAYS Aimed at younger audiences - but enjoyable across the generations - we offer top-tier live theatrical experiences coupled with kid-friendly food and drink at a family-friendly price. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the theater with snacks served at 6:30 in the ballroom.

September 12, 2025 – Henny Penny’s Adventures October 17, 2025 – Who Wants to be a Dancer? November 14, 2025 – Stuart Little December 5, 2025 – Reindeer Games January 16, 2026 – Cap’n Kraken’s Yo Ho Ho Pirate Show February 13, 2026 – My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus March 20, 2026 – The Wonders of Wiggly River April 17, 2026 - The Tortoise and the Hare Tickets are $9* for Fitton Center member, $11* for non-members.

JAZZ & CABARET This Saturday night adult contemporary series in the Carruthers Signature Ballroom brings in the best in regional and national jazz musicians, as well as thematic cabaret performances tailored to a sophisticated audience. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

October 4, 2025 – Giant Steps: The Music of John Coltrane (The Chrstopher Andrews Quintet) February 14, 2026 – Mardi Gras Party (The Hot Magnolias) May 2, 2026 – The Drag Show Tickets are $41* for Fitton Center members, $51* for non-members.

FITTON SHOWSTOPPERS Our Saturday night mainstage series in the Fitton Family Theater highlights national and international acts performing in genre-spanning styles designed for maximum audience engagement and enjoyment. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

October 25, 2025 – The Conjurors November 15, 2025 – Bryan Wallick: In Recital December 13, 2025 – Pop Rock Christmas (The Ultrasonics) January 24, 2026 – Born in the U.S.A. (Just Strange Brothers) February 28, 2026 – Crimes of the Centuries (A live podcast performance) March 28, 2026 – Shaken Not Stirred: The Music of James Bond (CCJO Organ Ensemble) April 1, 2026 – Rock-n-Roll Revival (The Newbees) May 16, 2026 – Motown! (Just Vince and the Fellas) Tickets are $41* for Fitton Center members, $51* for non-members.

EXHIBITIONSThe Fitton Center offers four major exhibitions each season, highlighting both world-renowned and local art and artists in a wide array of media.

August 15, 2025 – Play Time October 25, 2025 – Rock & Root February 14, 2026 – Push & Pull May 2, 2026 – 10^th Biennial Member Show All art exhibitions are free and open to the public. Dates reflect gallery-opening celebrations, which take place in conjunction with performance events and often include artist talks.

FITTON CINEMAThe cultiest of cult classics returns – on Halloween no less – for a raucous 10 p.m. screening with a live shadow cast performance by The Denton Affair.

October 31, 2025 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show Tickets are $12* for Fitton Center members, $15* for non-members.

A celebration of the entire new season is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, August 15, with Season Launch. The annual FREE open house event – with a theme of Fun & Games – features live music, performances by resident companies, live art demonstrations, food, drinks, giant games and more. All are welcome.

Tickets for the 2025-2026 season go on sale to Fitton Center members at 9 a.m. Monday, August 11, while the general public can begin purchasing tickets at 9 a.m. Friday, August 15. All tickets will be available online at fittoncenter.org, by phone at 513-863-8873, ext. 110 or in person at the Fitton Center Box Office.

Fitton Center memberships are $35 for an individual and $70 for families and are good for a calendar year from the date of purchase. In addition to first dibs on tickets, members also receive discounts on all ticket purchases, as well as classes, camps, workshops, art purchases, Bake Sale items and facility rentals. Members also enjoy discounts at partner businesses and organizations around the region as part of the Community Rewards Program.

* Plus a service fee of $3 per ticket

The Fitton Center for Creative Arts is located at 101 S. Monument Avenue on the Riverfront in downtown Hamilton, Ohio.

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