Live Arts & Entertainment
in Beautiful Bowie, Maryland
Serving Prince George's County and the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan region
Featured Event
December 7-15, 2024
BCPA Presents: A Christmas Carol
For families and patrons of all ages!

Step back in time to Victorian London for one of the world’s most beloved stories, told with music, magic, humor, and heart in this acclaimed adaptation at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. Follow London’s most notorious miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, as he journeys through time with a host of spirits to re-discover his own humanity — and the spirit of the holidays.

Upcoming Events
$35-50
November 30, 2024
Joe Clair and Friends presents the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy Series, this month featuring the Legendary Marsha Warfield with special guests Mike Bonner and Monique Latice! Plus, there will be live music by Sound of the City, featuring Precious Joubert...
$18-32
December 7, 2024 - December 15, 2024
For families and patrons of all ages! Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our original production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer. Step back in time to Victorian...
$10
December 14, 2024
Join the Bowie Senior Chorale for their winter concert, “Holiday Treats!” The Bowie Senior Chorale is a program of the City of Bowie Senior Center. The Chorale rehearses at the Senior Center on Thursday afternoons from August through May to...
$7
December 20, 2024
Join us for a culturally diverse holiday showcase hosted by the Xclusive Step Team of Bowie High School. The audience will enjoy performances, games, and more about various winter holidays and traditions. A family friendly event for all!
$22
December 21, 2024
Class Act Performing Arts presents Holiday Classics – The Magic of the Movies!
Colonial English Handbell Ringers Present: Bell Talk
$5
December 22, 2024
The Colonial English Handbell Ringers will bring joy to your world this year as we proudly present “Repeat the Sounding Joy!” This concert will feature fun, uplifting classics such as “Caroling, Caroling” and “Jingle Bells,” beautiful arrangements of “The Little...
$35-50
November 30, 2024
Joe Clair and Friends presents the Bangin’ in Bowie Comedy Series, this month featuring the Legendary Marsha Warfield with special guests Mike Bonner and Monique Latice! Plus, there will be live music by Sound of the City, featuring Precious Joubert...
$7
December 20, 2024
Join us for a culturally diverse holiday showcase hosted by the Xclusive Step Team of Bowie High School. The audience will enjoy performances, games, and more about various winter holidays and traditions. A family friendly event for all!
$22
December 21, 2024
Class Act Performing Arts presents Holiday Classics – The Magic of the Movies!
$10-20
January 19, 2025
Outlet Dance Complex is dedicated to bringing growth, independence, and inclusiveness to young dancers in the community while providing an outlet and training to professional dancers within our region.
$18-32
December 7, 2024 - December 15, 2024
For families and patrons of all ages! Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our original production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer. Step back in time to Victorian...
$18-32
December 7, 2024 - December 15, 2024
For families and patrons of all ages! Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our original production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer. Step back in time to Victorian...
$10
December 14, 2024
Join the Bowie Senior Chorale for their winter concert, “Holiday Treats!” The Bowie Senior Chorale is a program of the City of Bowie Senior Center. The Chorale rehearses at the Senior Center on Thursday afternoons from August through May to...
Colonial English Handbell Ringers Present: Bell Talk
$5
December 22, 2024
The Colonial English Handbell Ringers will bring joy to your world this year as we proudly present “Repeat the Sounding Joy!” This concert will feature fun, uplifting classics such as “Caroling, Caroling” and “Jingle Bells,” beautiful arrangements of “The Little...
$25-30
December 22, 2024
Produced in association with Brencore Entertainment The On Kee Jazz Band Experience presents a Christmas Jazz Concert with Special Guest National Recording Saxophonist, Brent Birckhead!
$30-55
January 4, 2025
SirGreggo performs live at the BCPA! Wine, beer, and snacks will be available for purchase before the show, and vendors will be onsite with merchandise for sale.
$18-32
December 7, 2024 - December 15, 2024
For families and patrons of all ages! Celebrate the holidays at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts with our original production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Christopher Dwyer. Step back in time to Victorian...
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Health & Safety
The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts cares about your safety. We politely, but strictly, enforce all mandates from the state, county, and public schools. Please be courteous and understanding with all signage and direction from our staff.
Masking Policy

BCPA encourages all patrons to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status, but we have lifted all mask mandates in accordance with Prince George's County guidelines.

Socially Distanced Seating

Ushers will seat our patrons in ``packs,`` meaning you will sit with the group you arrive with, but socially distant from other audience members.

Venue Details
Business Hours

Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Box Office Hours

Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2 hours before performances

Address

15200 Annapolis Rd
Bowie, MD 20715
USA