Entertainment & Events in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Special Events

Mardi Gras Networking Mixer 570-823-2101
Two Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18710
This annual event includes a Fat Tuesday celebration, Mardi gras style, as well as a chance to mix and mingle. Held in February.
Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza 570-970-7600
255 Highland Park Boulevard
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703
Host a variety of events ranging from sporting games to concerts to family shows. more

Wyoming Valley Band 570-826-6979
281 Kidder Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
A wind ensemble of approximately 40 professional musicians entirely from Northeast Pennsylvania. The full-year season includes 10-15 performances. more
Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic 570-457-8301
957 Broadcast Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18641
Fully professional 80-piece symphonic orchestra which performs concerts Sept. through April; 3rd largest professional orchestra in the state. more
Northeastern Pennsylvania Choral Society 570-824-6125
35 South Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Performs the great tradition of choral music with full orchestra. more

F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts 570-823-4599
71 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
An Art-Deco gem offering a wide range of entertainment. more
Intermezzo Youth Ballet 570-474-9080
104 South Main
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Composed of both amateur and professional dancers and performs once or twice a year with a goal of four events annually.
Dorothy Dickson Darte Center 570-824-4651
South and River Streets
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
This 500-seat cultural center holds 120 performances yearly and is home to Wilkes University's theater department and "Concert & Lecture" series. more
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre 570-823-1875
537 North Main Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703
Founded in 1922, this is the oldest community theatre in the U.S. The theater performs and presents 5 shows during its September-June season. more
Music Box Dinner Playhouse 570-283-2195
196 Hughes Street
Swoyersville, PA 18704
Non-profit community theatre company offering a buffet dinner theatre with main stage and children's musicals throughout the year. more

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Arts at Hayfield 570-675-9265
P.O. Box 1837
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18627
Lehman
Annual arts and crafts show held each August featuring unique and interesting items. more

Hayfield Poetry Festival 570-675-9265
P.O. Box 1837
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Annual event held each April featuring nationally known poets and a wide variety of other activities.
Fine Arts Fiesta
P.O. Box 2053
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703
Public Square
Annual festival since 1956 that presents exhibitions, demonstrations, and performances of architecture, sculpture, painting, literature, theater, dance, music, and related arts and crafts. Held in May. more

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers 570-970-4AF2
275 Mundy Street, Suite 106
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers are an Eastern Division AF2 League. Home games are played at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza at 255 Highland Park Boulevard. more
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 570-208-7367
670 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins play their home games at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza at 255 Highland Park Boulevard. more