Hilton Head Island Theater and the Arts
Musicals, community theatre, the symphony and a pottery studio: where to catch a show on Hilton Head.
Theater and Arts Worth a Visit
The island’s performing-arts center at Shelter Cove: musicals, touring concerts and children’s shows.
Community theatre plays and musicals in the 160-seat Coligny Theatre, in Coligny Plaza.
Nine orchestra programs a season at First Presbyterian Church, plus outdoor concerts.
Theaters on Hilton Head Island
For a big night out, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina is the main stage: a season of musicals, plus touring concerts and children’s shows, steps from Shelter Cove. For plays in a smaller room, Sea Glass Stage Company puts on community theatre in the old Coligny Theatre at Coligny Plaza, and over the bridge May River Theatre does the same in Bluffton’s Old Town. Whichever Hilton Head theater you pick, buy tickets ahead for a popular run.
Concerts and Classical Music
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra plays its season at First Presbyterian Church, and the Arts Center books touring concerts through the year. For bars, patios and restaurants with bands, see live music on Hilton Head.
More Theater and Arts Groups on the Island
These groups are listed as their own pages and local listings describe them; check each group’s website for this season’s dates before you go.
Art League of Hilton Head: the Art League’s Walter Greer Gallery is inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, at 14 Shelter Cove Lane, and shows work by more than 200 member artists, with exhibits that change monthly. It lists gallery hours of Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the hour before theater performances.
Lean Ensemble Theater: a professional theater company that stages dramas and comedies at the HHPS Main Street Theater, 3000 Main Street. It opened with God of Carnage.
Hilton Head Dance Theatre: a nonprofit founded in 1986 that performs classical ballets and original works, including an annual Nutcracker at holiday time.
A Creative Afternoon
To make something instead of watching it, Art Cafe is a paint-your-own pottery studio for all ages. Reserve ahead, since the studio says walk-ins may not be accommodated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see a play or musical on Hilton Head Island?
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina at 14 Shelter Cove Lane stages musicals and concerts. Sea Glass Stage Company performs plays and musicals at the Coligny Theatre in Coligny Plaza, and May River Theatre does so in Bluffton.
How do I buy tickets for the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina?
Online at artshhi.com or through the box office at (843) 842-2787.
Is there a community theatre on Hilton Head Island?
Yes. Sea Glass Stage Company is a nonprofit community theatre in the 160-seat Coligny Theatre.
Where is the Art League of Hilton Head?
Its Walter Greer Gallery is at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane.
Is there a symphony on Hilton Head?
Yes. The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra plays nine programs a season at First Presbyterian Church, on Sundays and Mondays.
What is there to do on Hilton Head on a rainy night?
Catch a show at one of the island’s theaters, or paint pottery at Art Cafe, which is open most days.
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