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Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical 
Hippodrome Theatre 
September 13-19

 
Bands for Brains 2026 
Saturday, Sept. 26 6-10pm 
Peabody Heights Brewery
Enjoy performances across two stages featuringincredible local artists and DJs!

Benefits Marylanders affected by brain injuries. 
More details & tickets 

 
Saturday, October 10
Timonium Fairgrounds
Full details & tickets
https://www.dasbestoktoberfest.com/

 
The Chocolate Expo
Timonium Fairgrounds 
CHOCOLATE, FOOD, FUN & CELEBRITIES — ALL UNDER ONE ROOF!
The Chocolate Expo brings together 60–100+ delicious vendor booths with tastings and sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, craft beverages, ready-to-eat treats and so much more, plus entertainment and celebrity appearances!
Full details & tickets https://www.thechocolateexpo.com/md-state-fairgrounds

 
Rock-n-Roll Bash 
Saturday, October 24 
6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Recher  Towson 
Full details~ 

 
This original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
Hippodrome Theatre 
October 25-November 1

 
Nov 17 - 22 
The Hippodrome Theatre
Ali is a 17 year old girl full of fire searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world.
https://baltimore.broadway.com/shows/

 
Dec 17 - 27
‘Twas the Night Before…
The Hippodrome Theatre
A thrilling interpretation of the well-known holiday classic by Cirque du Soleil.
https://baltimore.broadway.com/shows/

 
Timonium Fairgrounds
December 3 - 30
Full details 

 
Jan 5 - 10
The Sound of Music
The Hippodrome Theatre
For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.”
https://baltimore.broadway.com/shows/

 
Feb 2 - 7
The Hippodrome Theatre
Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award-winning drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film.
https://baltimore.broadway.com/shows/

 
Mar 9 - 28
Hamilton
The Hippodrome Theatre
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
https://baltimore.broadway.com/shows/

 
April 2 & 3 
Timonium Fairgrounds
Two Big Days w/ 60+ Brews, 40+ bourbons and
plenty of music,fun & barbeque. 
Full details & tickets ~ 

 
Apr 20 - 25
The Outsiders
The Hippodrome Theatre
Adapted from the seminal novel and iconic film, this thrilling new musical won the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical.
https://baltimore.broadway.com/shows/

 
Saturday, April 24
MD State Fairgrounds 
This ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Beer and Tequila Festival offers up some of Maryland’s Best Tacos and Mexican Food, the best dancing music from noted DJs, Margaritas, Contests and some other Surprises.
 This is NACHO average taco festival.
Full details & tickets ~

 
May 15 - 22
Heathers: The Musical (Tour Launch)
The Hippodrome Theatre
Based on the 1989 cult film by Daniel Waters that starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers The Musical originally opened in Los Angeles
https://baltimore.broadway.com/shows/

 
Saturday, June 12
Infield Timonium Fairgrounds
Enjoy Wine, Beer, Spirits, Music & More. 
Uncork Your Summer! 
Full details & tickets~ 
https://baltimore.uncorkthefun.com/

 

 Jun 16 - 20
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
The Hippodrome Theatre
Be Our Guest at Disney’s enchanting and beloved musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love.
https://baltimore.broadway.com/shows/

 
Saturday, October 9, 2027
Timonium Fairgrounds
Full details & tickets
https://www.dasbestoktoberfest.com/

 
 
 
 
 


 

 

 

 



 



 















 






















 

 
 
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