The best arts & culture spots in Auburn

“The Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities, part of Auburn University, turns Pebble Hill into Auburn’s living room for the arts, with the Third Thursday Literary Series, Draughon Seminars in State & Local History, and other thoughtful programs that make weeknights feel smarter, cozier, and…”

From the Auburn newsletter, September 8, 2026

“Auburn Area Community Theatre keeps local talent front and center with community-driven productions, classes through AACT Academy, and kids programs. Spitfire Grill is on deck, fall classes kick off in September, and they’re looking for volunteers if you’ve ever wanted to jump from the audience to backstage.”

From the Auburn newsletter, August 4, 2026

“From a real theropod egg to research collections spanning botany, entomology, and vertebrate zoology, Auburn University Museum of Natural History quietly packs a ton of wonder. Explore specimen databases, jump into citizen science or volunteer, then nerd out with their Specimen Spotlight and AUMNH Channel.”

From the Auburn newsletter, August 31, 2026

“While The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University is swapping out galleries this week, it’s the perfect time to get hyped for Color Without Rules, a brand new season exploring color with fresh exhibitions like Jerry Walden: Spectrum. Bookmark it now, then treat your eyeballs when doors reopen.”

From the Auburn newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Whether you crave big mainstage productions or intimate Black Box surprises, Telfair B. Peet Theatre has a fresh 2026-27 lineup themed DARE to be fearless and true. Grab a ticket, support AU Theatre & Dance, and let your week include a little storytelling, movement, and goosebumps.”

From the Auburn newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Single tickets for the 2026–27 lineup at Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University are live, with Better Than Ezra & Vertical Horizon, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, "Weird Al" Yankovic, and Jamey Johnson kicking off September and October.”

From the Auburn newsletter, September 3, 2026

“When Auburn earns a W, the party spills to Toomer's Corner, where the Auburn Oaks get festooned in white and the whole town hums. Not waiting for a big win? Swing by this week for a quick mood lift and a stroll through campus lore, a tradition to share with friends or the kids.”

From the Auburn newsletter, August 19, 2026