The best arts & culture spots in Wilkes-Barre

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

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F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts keeps the Art Deco vibes strong with movies, concerts, and the Signature and Chandelier Series.…

71 Public Square

“M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts keeps the Art Deco vibes strong with movies, concerts, and the Signature and Chandelier Series. This week features a big-screen fix with Cars on August 4 and Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time on August 5, so pencil in some seats.”

From the Wilkes-Barre newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Anthracite Heritage Museum

Arts & Culture

History museum with exhibits showcasing life in the area's once-prolific mines, mills & factories.

22 Bald Mountain Rd (Scranton)

“History museum with exhibits showcasing life in the area's once-prolific mines, mills & factories.”

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Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre

Arts & Culture

Casual performing arts theater producing shows such as The Wizard of Oz and The House of Blue Leaves.

537 N Main St

“Casual performing arts theater producing shows such as The Wizard of Oz and The House of Blue Leaves.”

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