Great Performances
Great Performances brings the best in the performing arts from across America and around the world to a US television audience. It presents a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
- 1971-2026
- 54 seasons
- PBS
- Comedy, Drama, Music
- TV-G
Great Performances brings the best in the performing arts from across America and around the world to a US television audience. It presents a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
Season 54 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Tammy Wynette: Forever Yours
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
Episode 2
Jimmy Webb: American Songwriter
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
Episode 3
Romeo & Juliet
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
Episode 6
From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026
Thu, Jan 1, 2026
The Vienna Philharmonic rings in the New Year at the Musikverein with the Vienna City Ballet: host Hugh Bonneville.
Episode 7
Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP the Magazine
Sun, Feb 22, 2026
Honoring the best films and performances of 2025 that resonate with older viewers; Adam Sandler receives the Career Achievement Award.