Paul A. Johnston Auditorium

Performing Arts Lights

Tickets are only available through eTix or by contacting the Bruce and Nancy Johnson Box Office at Johnston Community College.

You can purchase them in one of these ways:

  1. Online via eTix: Visit the eTix website and search for the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium or Johnston Community College events to find and purchase tickets.
  2. Phone: Call the Bruce and Nancy Johnson Box Office directly at 919-209-2099. They can provide information on ticket availability and assist with your purchase.
  3. In Person: Visit the Bruce and Nancy Johnson Box Office at Johnston Community College. The staff there can help you with ticket purchases and answer any questions you might have.
  4. Click on the Purchase Tickets button for each event below. 

Tickets through any third party vendor may not be redeemable, and may be a scam.  JCC nor eTix are liable for tickets purchased through any third party ticketing system.

The Donnie E. and Linda Vann Lassiter Performing Arts Series | 2025 - 2026


 
Photo of Lorrie Morgan

Lorrie Morgan

September 26, 2025
7:00 p.m.

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Photo of Ruben Studdard

Ruben Studdard

October 3, 2025 
7:00 p.m

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Photo of Peabo Bryson

Peabo Bryson

November 20, 2025
7:00 p.m.

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Photo of Country Music Showcase

Home for the Holidays

Country Music Showcase

Friday - December 5, 2025 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday - December 6, 2025 - 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

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Photo of Celtic Angels

Celtic Angels

December 11, 2025
7:00 p.m.

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Photo of Mark Chesnutt

Mark Chesnutt

February 14, 2026 
7:00 p.m

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Photo of Jefferson Starship

Jefferson Starship

April 18, 2026
7:00 p.m.

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Performing Arts Center Information

Box Office Contact

To contact the box office, please call 919-209-2099 and leave a message, or email the box office. We will get back to you within 2 business days. 

Our Box Office is open Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 am. - 2:00 p.m.

We recommend you purchase tickets online

Johnston Community College
Paul A. Johnston Auditorium
P.O. Box 2350
269 College Road
Smithfield, NC 27577

Performing Arts Director
Shaun Braswell
swbraswell@johnstoncc.edu

Campus Events and Rental Director
Peyton Northern
pdnorthern@johnstoncc.edu
(919) 209-2112

Refunds are not available for any tickets purchased from a third party vendor.

Tickets purchased online will be sent to the email address entered during the purchasing process. Digital or printed tickets must be presented to enter the auditorium. 

Every person attending a performance, including babies in arms, must have a ticket.

All guests are subject to a search and/or security check in accordance with campus policy regarding weapons and the general statute provided, prior to entering the building. Please arrive 25-45 minutes before your showtime in order to allow time to go through security. 

Our Paul A. Johnston Auditorium has 1,007 seats, with a removable row of seats in Row L that are accessible to wheelchair users or audience members who are not able to use stairs. All other rows in the auditorium can only be accessed by stairs.

Seating Layout