Jones Performing Arts Center
Experience the Arts, Music, and Culture at the JPAC!
Live music, theatre, community gatherings, and unforgettable nights at the cultural front porch of Louisburg College.
Upcoming Performances
The next night out starts here.
Live music, comedy and family entertainment from the 2026–2027 Allen de Hart Concert Series.
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Comedian Kelly Swanson with Special Guest Dawn Landes
Award-winning storyteller and comedian Kelly Swanson brings her "Southern Fried Gossip" show to the JPAC stage.
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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas
15-time GRAMMY winner Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder play all your favorite Christmas songs in their refreshing acoustic style.
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On the Border
The premier Eagles tribute, recreating the music, vocals, and feel of one of rock's greatest bands.
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Chatham County Line
A genre-bending live show: an intoxicating blend of bluegrass, folk, country, and rock and roll.
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Jim Quick and Coastline
Over 25 years in the making, Jim Quick and Coastline weave Soul, Blues, R&B and Americana into their own genre: Swamp Soul.
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Cirque du Canines - Mother's Day Matinee
A high-energy, family-friendly touring dog circus with world-class trick dogs and rescue dogs. A special Mother's Day matinee.
Signature Series
The Allen de Hart Concert Series
Since 1957, the Allen de Hart Concert Series has brought outstanding artists to Louisburg College. Allen de Hart started the series shortly after joining the College and managed it for 44 years, and the series took his name beginning with the 2002–2003 season.
Today the series is managed by JPAC Director Robert Poole and is held in the 1,200-seat Dickson Auditorium, on the Emily and Scott Gardner Concert Stage.
Experience JPAC
More than a seat. A night to remember.
Concerts, comedy, dance and family shows, plus a venue the whole community can use.
Performances
Concerts, comedy, dance and family shows in the Allen de Hart Concert Series.
Community Events
A gathering place for the Louisburg College community, the Franklin County community and local arts groups, with student and community art shows in the Lumpkin Community Gallery.
Venue Rentals
A 1,186-seat auditorium, the Norris Theatre and two galleries for meetings, recitals, conferences and special events.
Featured Event
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
You know “Christmas Time’s A Coming” when 15-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band Kentucky Thunder play all your favorite Christmas songs in their refreshing acoustic style. Come celebrate this special time of year with friends and family.
Support the Arts
Sponsor culture. Strengthen community.
Your sponsorship directly supports the artists, performances and programs of the Allen de Hart Concert Series, and aligns your name with excellence, creativity and cultural enrichment.
Corporate Sponsorships
Five Bravo Society levels from $250 to $5,000+, with season tickets, program ads and lobby recognition.
Individual and Group Sponsorships
Five Friends of the Arts levels from $100 to $1,000+, with season tickets and name recognition.
Bravo Society Sponsors
Meet the businesses that make the 2026–2027 season possible.
Friends of the Arts Sponsors
Thank you to the individuals and groups who support the series.
Visit JPAC
Plan your night before the curtain rises.
Everything you need to know before you arrive.
Location
The Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center is on the Louisburg College campus. Concerts are held in the 1,200-seat Dickson Auditorium, which opens 45 minutes before curtain time.
Parking
Free parking is available in the lots surrounding the JPAC, including handicapped parking.
Accessibility
Ramp access is on the right side of the building. Call the Box Office in advance at (919) 497-3300 to arrange accommodations.
Tickets
The Box Office in the Holt Lobby is open 1:00–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and at 6:00 p.m. on performance evenings.