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Hope Center for the Arts

A state-of-the-art performing arts venue presenting world-class concerts while supporting free youth arts programs for Springfield families.

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Elevator connects parking garage directly to venue. Accessible parking in attached garage with entrances on Worthington Street and Bridge Street. ADA seating available. Near PVTA bus stops (routes G1, G2, G3, G5, B6, B7, B75, R10, P11, R14, B17, X92).

Upcoming Events 7

Next Saturday · Saturday, May 23

Performance Project
at6:00 PM EDT
Theater $15.00
The Performance Project presents preview performances of three new physical theater works for ages 13+.

In 3 weeks · Thursday, May 28

A Tribute To Eleanor Powell
at7:00 PM EDT
Dance $0.00
Tribute celebrating Eleanor Powell, Springfield native and Hollywood's Queen of Tap from the 1930-1940s.

Friday, June 19, 2026

Journey to Funkstar
at6:00 PM EDT
Live MusicFunkWorld $45.00
Journey to Funkstar is a full-sensory, funk-fueled odyssey bringing the best of New Orleans to New England on Juneteenth with immersive music and performance.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Men of Praise
at6:00 PM EDT
Live MusicR&B $40.00
Men of Praise is a powerful annual gospel concert honoring male artists and faith-based worship, featuring Grammy-winning artist Brent Jones, Pastor J.P. Morgan Jr., and The New Prodigal Sonz.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Days of Dementia
at2:30 PM EDT
Theater $0.00
An original theatrical production exploring dementia's impact through storytelling, music, and movement.

Friday, July 31, 2026

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
at6:00 PM EDT
Live MusicRockBluesJam $40.00
Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel deliver a dynamic Southern rock show blending blues, raw guitar mastery, and improvisational jamming.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Celtic Thunder
at6:00 PM EDT
Live MusicCelticClassical $70.00
Five-time Billboard Top World Album Artists Celtic Thunder perform their signature five-part harmonies backed by a full band with strings. The live experience delivers enormous, precise sound charged with palpable energy.