Jefferson Center

09/04/2026

Tickets are live, and New Orleans is officially coming to Roanoke.

Take Me to the River: NOLA All-Stars hits the Shaftman Performance Hall stage on Sat, Feb 27, 2027, for a night of Grammy-winning talent, Mardi Gras Indian tradition, and Crescent City soul. Cyril Neville, Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr., Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph, Rob Mercurio of Galactic, and more - together for one extraordinary night.

Don't sleep on this one. Grab your seats now: www.jeffcenter.org/events/nola

09/03/2026

We can't wait!!!

Mark your calendars, Roanoke: this one's for you! Catch us at the Shaftman Performance Hall at the Jefferson Center in February!
🎫 Tickets: https://www.jeffcenter.org/events/mccourys

09/03/2026

Summer is flying by, and Fri, Sep 25 is going to be worth every bit of the wait.

JC Social Club returns to Fitzpatrick Hall for another incredible night of music, movement, and community. Jefferson Center's signature dance party brings together a live DJ, a gorgeous light show, a full bar, and hands-on dance instruction from Dave and Donna Spangler, the Dancing Duo, who will lead an East Coast Swing lesson at 6:30 PM and a classic Hustle line dance at 8:00 PM.

No experience required. No fancy footwork needed. Just show up ready to have a great time with great people.

Tickets are available now, and we would love to see you there:
www.jeffcenter.org/events/jc-social-club3

09/02/2026

John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell are performing *Ella, Joe & Oscar* at Shaftman Performance Hall on Sun, Oct 11, 2026 as part of Jefferson Center's Big Lick Vibes series - and it is shaping up to be a truly wonderful night.

Two performers with deep jazz pedigrees, celebrating three of the genre's greatest figures: Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams, and Oscar Peterson. The kind of show you leave humming, smiling, and wishing it hadn't ended.

Seats are still available. Come join us.

🎟 www.jeffcenter.org/events/pizzarelli-russell

09/01/2026

We don't think we could have said it better ourselves. 🩰 Roanoke Ballet Theatre put into words exactly what we hope every guest feels the moment they walk through our doors and we are so proud to be their home this season. Four incredible productions. One extraordinary stage. Tickets are available now at www.jeffcenter.org/events
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Ballet deserves a grand stage. Fortunately, Roanoke has one.

The Jefferson Center is more than a beautiful venue — it is the kind of room that makes an evening at the ballet feel like an occasion.

With its historic architecture, soaring details, ornate character, and magnificent auditorium, there is a sense of grandeur the moment you walk through the doors.

It’s elegant without trying too hard. Historic without feeling dated. And frankly, it makes a rather lovely backdrop for our dancers and audience.

This season, the Jefferson Center becomes the setting for four very different worlds:

🩸🦇 Dracula — haunting, dramatic, and decidedly not your average ballet.

🎄 The Nutcracker — the holiday classic that needs no introduction.

☠️ Peter Pan — our Roanoke Ballet Theatre School students take the stage for a little Neverland adventure.

🌿 A Midsummer Night’s Dream — magic, mischief, and Shakespeare brought to life through dance.

Four productions. One extraordinary stage.

So come for the ballet. Stay for the atmosphere. Take your seat beneath the chandeliers, settle into one of Roanoke’s most storied theaters, and let the curtain rise!

Get your tickets to our ballets via the or here: https://www.jeffcenter.org/events

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09/01/2026

Something special is coming to Shaftman Performance Hall.

On Sat, Feb 27, 2027, Take Me to the River: NOLA All-Stars brings the living soul of New Orleans to Roanoke. We're talking Grammy Award-winners, Mardi Gras Indian royalty, and some of the Crescent City's most legendary musicians - all on one stage, all in one night.

Cyril Neville. Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. of the Wild Magnolias. Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph. Rob Mercurio of Galactic. Pianist Joe Ashlar. And Grammy-winning producer and founder Martin Shore. This is a show built to make you dance.

Jefferson Center $100+ Donors and Subscribers get exclusive early access starting now.

Tickets go on sale to everyone on Fri, Sept 4

Start planning now: https://www.jeffcenter.org/events/nola

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

Rajasthani Caravan is coming to Shaftman Performance Hall on Thu, Sep 24, 2026, and we can't wait for you to experience it. This ensemble brings the Manganiyar folk tradition of Rajasthan, India to life with breathtaking vocal performances, the rich tones of the kamayacha, driving percussion, and vibrant cultural dance. It's the kind of evening that reminds you why live music matters.

If you've been meaning to grab tickets, there's still time - and they're easy to find right here:
www.jeffcenter.org/events/rajasthani-caravan

And remember, the night before the show on Wed, Sep 23, there's a free dance workshop at Fitzpatrick Hall. Come curious, come ready to be moved.

08/27/2026

John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell form one of jazz's most inspired pairings - equal parts warmth, humor, and extraordinary musicianship. Their "Ella, Joe & Oscar" program pays tribute to three icons of the American songbook, and we're bringing it to Shaftman Performance Hall. Sun, Oct 11. Grab your seats: https://www.jeffcenter.org/events/pizzarelli-russell