STOMP: International Percussion Sensation Comes To The Classic Center

January 22, 2026

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ATHENS, GA – January 21, 2026— STOMP, the internationally acclaimed percussion sensation, will electrify audiences in Athens, GA, with a performance at The Classic Center Theatre on February 25, 2026. Originating as a street performance in the United Kingdom, STOMP has evolved over the past 29 years into a global phenomenon, performing in more than 50 countries and captivating over 26 million people worldwide with its high-energy blend of rhythm, movement, and creativity.

“We make rhythm out of anything that makes a sound,” says co-founder and director Luke Cresswell. STOMP blends percussion, movement, and visual comedy, turning everyday objects into instruments in a high-energy, wordless theatrical experience.
Using everything from brooms and Zippo lighters to dustbins and suitcases, STOMP delivers a dynamic performance that is inventive, rhythmic, and unmistakably unique.
A global phenomenon, STOMP has earned rave reviews and major honors, including an Olivier Award for Best Choreography, a New York Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award, and a Special Citation from Best Plays.

Tickets are available now at ClassicCenter.com. Don’t miss the chance to experience this unforgettable
performance.

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Located in Athens, Georgia, The Classic Center is a premier multi-use conference center, performing arts theatre, and covered outdoor pavilion. We host a wide range of events, including conventions, conferences, meetings, weddings, concerts, sporting tournaments, and special events. Our state-of-the-art Akins Ford Arena opened in 2024, further enhances our ability to bolster the economic, entertainment, and cultural well-being of Athens, offering expanded event capabilities and accommodating over 8,000 attendees

STOMP: International Percussion Sensa...