The Tarlton Theatre is Green Bay's historic hometown, circa-1925 Art Deco drafthouse cinema, club, and performing arts venue.
The Tarlton Theatre is Green Bay's historic hometown, circa-1925 Art Deco drafthouse cinema, club, and performing arts venue.
The Tarlton Theatre is celebrating 100 years since its construction in 1924. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit organization is committed to preserving and restoring our westside showplace. In celebration of the approaching 100-year anniversary, we're asking for your support of our historic preservation and restoration mission.
Congratulations to The Tarlton Theatre owner Tarl Knight on being named Green Bay's 2025 Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Greater Green Bay Chamber and Current Young Professionals!
Midsummer's Music presents Under the Harvest Moon with Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet on The Tarlton's historic stage!
The Griffon Quartet is a groundbreaking project to enrich the lives of children and adults throughout Northeast Wisconsin through concerts, workshops, and music education outreach. Members of the Quartet include violinists Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, viola Oryann Tsaig, cellist Jesse Nummelin, and guest pianist Rie Tanaka.
Thursday, September 18
6:00 PM Doors • 7:00 PM Showtime
Free Admission • Donations Accepted
Grooves On The Green is a new, free, family-friendly summer concert series presented in partnership between the City of Green Bay, The Tarlton Theatre, and Green Bay Neighborhoods. The five-concert series aims to activate underutilized park spaces across the city with live music while fostering community connections across Green Bay's diverse neighborhoods.
Friday, September 19
6:00-8:00 PM
Colburn Park
Rise and shine! Saturday Morning Cartoon Brunch is back at the historic Tarlton Theatre! Choose your favorite cartoons with a Breakfast Old-Fashioned or bottomless coffee!
Saturday, September 20
12:00 PM Doors & Showtime
Free Admission
Founded in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 2017, the ten-piece troupe has seen many changes throughout the years, most notably vocalist Katrina deVille coming out as openly transgender in 2025. With her rebirth, the band has taken on a whole new life – one of fierce soul-fire and determination as it claws its way up the rhythm and blues scene. Precisely put by Blues Matters, this group "grabs you by the throat with full clenched fist". Make no mistake about it, this horn heavy super band will get you up on your feet shaking all you got!
Saturday, September 20
6:00 PM Doors • 7:00 PM Showtime
$12 Pre-Sale • $16 At The Door
Citizens For A Green Bay Food Co-Op invites you to join an important community conversation about opening a Green Bay food co-op in our downtown!
Our initial interest meeting will include information about starting a food co-op, brief remarks of support by local officials and community leaders, and an opportunity to connect with other interested community members.
Tuesday, September 23
5:30 PM Doors • 6:00 PM Showtime
Free Admission
JOSHUA, ESTHER, RUTH, AND FREE present "Life After Incarceration: A Re-entry Simulation". Step into the shoes of someone returning to society after incarceration in this powerful, eye-opening simulation. Over the course of four simulated weeks, you’ll face the real-life challenges of securing housing, finding employment, accessing social services, and avoiding violations all while trying to rebuild your life.
This immersive experience offers a rare glimpse into the systemic barriers formerly incarcerated individuals encounter daily. It’s emotional, humbling, and sure to change the way you think about reentry and second chances.
Wednesday, September 24
4:30 PM Doors • 5:00 PM Showtime
Free Admission
Visit a special ceramics edition of the historic Tarlton Theatre's signature Art War, an immersive, interactive live art competition featuring live music!
Watch multiple speed rounds of live, real-time throwing by local potters! Audience members vote by ballot for one finalist per round to move on to the championship round to face off for a $100 cash prize. Finally, stay for an auction of the competition's ceramic pieces and become an art collector!
Friday, September 26
6:00 PM Doors • 7:00 PM Showtime
Free Admission
The historic Tarlton Theatre is proud to present the Green Bay Jazz Orchestra, featuring our area's premier jazz performers on our historic stage!
Thursday, October 2
5:00 PM Doors • 6:00 PM Showtime
Free Admission
The historic Tarlton Theatre presents a free Halloweentime showing of Halloweentown (1998) on the city's biggest original movie screen with complimentary popcorn, soda, and water for neighbors of Green Bay's westside neighborhoods!
Thursday, October 9
6:00 PM Doors • 7:00 PM Showtime
Free Admission
The 2025 season of the Green Bay Film Festival continues at the historic Tarlton Theatre with Sci-Fi films!
Saturday, October 11
4:00 PM Doors • 5:00 PM Showtime
$10 Admission
Welcome to a truly immersive, interactive art show! Watch multiple speed rounds of real-time painting by local painters. Audience members vote for finalists to move on to a championship round for a $100 prize. Finally, stay for an auction of all the competition's paintings!
Friday, September 26
6:00 PM Doors • 7:00 PM Showtime
Free Admission
Saturday morning cartoons are back on our historic screen with brunch and beverage specials for the whole family! Request your favourite cartoons with a Bloody Mary or bottomless coffee, and try our Breakfast Burger, Cap’n Crunch Chicken & Waffles, or build-your-own cereal bar!
Saturday, September 20
12:00 PM Doors & Showtime
Free Admission
Our longest running program, Divaluscious is The Tarlton's premier drag show, hosted by Jonny B and featuring the midwest's leading drag performers on our historic stage. Bring your singles and prepare to be served by the divas!
Saturday, November 22
7:00 PM Doors • 8:00 PM Showtime
$15 Admission
Dinner and a show – it's the classic combo. The Tarlton is proud to show the classics on our historic screen paired with a themed dinner and beverage special!
6:00 PM Doors • 7:00 PM Showtime
$5 Pre-Sale • $10 At the Door
$20 Themed Dinner Add-On
The Tarlton is the proud official home of the Green Bay Film Festival.
Visit gbfilmfestival.org for full list of showings.
The Tarlton is the proud downtown home of the Green Bay Jazz Orchestra, featuring our area's premier jazz performers and special guests on our historic stage!
Thursday, October 2
5:00 PM Doors • 6:00 PM Showtime
Free Admission
The Tarlton Theatre is proud to host the second annual Bay Area Music Awards! The BAMMY Awards will recognize and celebrate our Green Bay Area music industry and will showcase bands, musicians, performers, and other music industry professionals.
The Tarlton is the proud official home of the Weidner Downtown series, our fine arts and culture partnership with The Weidner and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Visit weidnercenter.com for full list of shows.
The Tarlton is proud to partner with Dark Arts Circus to bring professional, local performers and the historic burlesque art form to downtown Green Bay. Featuring a variety of circus, cabaret, and sideshow performances, all are welcome to travel through time to a truly vaudevillian showcase!
Friday, October 31
8:00 PM Doors • 9:00 PM Showtime
$15 Admission