The New Hampshire Symphony stops in Keene yearly. Budding musicians perform in the Keene Youth Orchestra. Opera fans will be tantalized by the Raylynmore Opera Company's performances at the Colonial Theater. Even barbershop fans will be treated in Keene to the sounds of the Cheshiremen. It is a shopping center, but also a carefully restored historical old mill.
Many musicians perform here and artwork is frequently displayed.
This jewel in the community is well worth a visit. Since 1981, Keene State College's Redfern Arts Center on Brickyard Pond has been bringing outstanding professional music, theater, and dance companies to the region from throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. The Colonial Theatre has steadily been bringing quality sell-out performances to Keene. At the Colonial, a majestic and magical old theatre, one may see family productions, popular music celebrities, renowned folk musicians and quality films. The Colonial Theatre is truly a signficant contribution to the arts community.