The Carpenter Center is launching its 2025-26 season this fall, featuring a diverse lineup of acts including Grammy-winning artist Bilal, who will kick off the season with two shows on September 12-13. Other performers include pianist and composer David Benoit, who will perform "Tribute to Charlie Brown Christmas" on December 6, and Sandra Bernhard in her "Wit & Wisdom" series on September 27. The season also includes a holiday show by David Burnham, the Peking Acrobats' acrobatic performance on January 17, and Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque's acrobatics on March 21, before closing with Benny Benack III's show on May 6.