Solvang Festival Theater is launching a packed fall schedule of live entertainment this week, extending its role as a cultural hub well beyond the Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s summer residency.

“There are many within the community that think Solvang Festival Theater is only open during the summer months when PCPA brings their incredible live shows to the open-air theater,” said Chantel Green, executive director of Solvang Theaterfest, the nonprofit that operates the venue. “Our theater hosts a variety of programming nine months out of the year.”

The season begins Wednesday, Sept. 10, with Mat Kearney’s Headlights Home Tour ($80–$125). Other highlights include Comedy Night with Orny Adams and Frazer Smith on Sept. 13 ($59), the annual Nashville Nights benefit for Friendship House on Se

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