The best arts & culture spots in Redding

4 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Redding Music School

Arts & Culture

Redding Music School has a stacked roster of teachers guiding all ages through sax and strings, drums, voice, piano, guitar, brass, and…

1824 Shasta St

“Redding Music School has a stacked roster of teachers guiding all ages through sax and strings, drums, voice, piano, guitar, brass, and even digital audio workstations. If you’ve been meaning to level up in jazz, classical, rock, theory, or composition this week, Greg Takemoto’s crew makes it fun.”

From the Redding newsletter, September 6, 2026

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Bethel Music

Arts & Culture

Whether you're queuing up new music this week or planning setlists, Bethel Music just dropped singles like "Worth Everything" and "The…

1557 Pine St

“Whether you're queuing up new music this week or planning setlists, Bethel Music just dropped singles like "Worth Everything" and "The Lifter Of My Head (Live)", plus the new album "Reason That I Sing". Hit their site for chord charts, lyrics, and upcoming events... then press play and breathe a little.”

From the Redding newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Riverfront Playhouse

Arts & Culture

Riverfront Playhouse has been Redding’s longest continually operating, all-volunteer community theatre since 1981, which basically means…

1950 California St

“Riverfront Playhouse has been Redding’s longest continually operating, all-volunteer community theatre since 1981, which basically means you get heartfelt performances powered by your neighbors.”

From the Redding newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Turtle Bay Exploration Park

Arts & Culture

Turtle Bay Exploration Park blends museum exhibits, live animal shows, butterflies and the Parrot Playhouse with peaceful gardens and a…

844 Sundial Bridge Drive

“Turtle Bay Exploration Park blends museum exhibits, live animal shows, butterflies and the Parrot Playhouse with peaceful gardens and a Nursery offering plant talks and workshops. Sneak in a quick wander, let the kids burn energy at Forest Camp, then actually feel like you did something today.”

From the Redding newsletter, September 10, 2026

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