Jefferson Center

05/15/2026

TONIGHT. 🎸 Raul Midón. Live in Fostek Hall. 8:00 PM. Tickets at the link — see you there.
🎟️ https://www.jeffcenter.org/events/raul-midon

05/07/2026

New York jazz royalty, here in Roanoke.

On Sat, May 30, Hammond B3 virtuoso Brian Charette takes the Jefferson Center stage and he's bringing some incredible company. Joining him for this special evening are Roanoke's own Brian Mesko on guitar, Willis Greenstreet on saxophone, and Al Broholm on drums.

Brian Charette is one of the most celebrated jazz organists working today — a New York-based innovator whose playing is soulful, inventive, and absolutely electrifying live. This is an intimate show you won't want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets are available now — don't wait:
HTTPS://WWW.JEFFCENTER.ORG/EVENTS/BRIAN-CHARETTE

05/06/2026

New York jazz royalty, here in Roanoke.

On Sat, May 30, Hammond B3 virtuoso Brian Charette takes the Jefferson Center stage and he's bringing some incredible company. Joining him for this special evening are Roanoke's own Brian Mesko on guitar, Willis Greenstreet on saxophone, and Al Broholm on drums.

Brian Charette is one of the most celebrated jazz organists working today — a New York-based innovator whose playing is soulful, inventive, and absolutely electrifying live. This is an intimate show you won't want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets are available now — don't wait:
HTTPS://WWW.JEFFCENTER.ORG/EVENTS/BRIAN-CHARETTE

04/28/2026

A living jazz legend is coming to Jefferson Center! Ravi Coltrane - son of John and Alice Coltrane, and a master saxophonist in his own right - takes the stage for one extraordinary night of searching, soulful, and utterly unforgettable music.

📅 Fri, May 22 | 8:00PM

Ravi has shared the stage with Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, Dave Holland, and Jack DeJohnette. His recordings have earned him critical acclaim across the globe. But there is nothing quite like hearing him play live.

Get your tickets now: www.jeffcenter.org/events/ravi-coltrane

04/23/2026

One night. One artist. Zero reasons to miss it.

Raul Midón is coming to Jefferson Center on Fri, May 15 - and if you've never seen him live, this is the show that will make you a believer. A guitarist and vocalist of almost supernatural ability, Midón creates music that spans jazz, soul, pop, and folk — and in a live setting, it's something else entirely. Audiences who catch him live tend to leave a little changed. Seats are going - don't wait on this one.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now: www.jeffcenter.org/events/raul-midon

04/13/2026

Got songs in your head? Let's get them on paper. The Music Lab's Songwriting Camp runs NEXT WEEK, April 21–24, 5–7 PM - four days of one-on-one and group instruction led by Sasha Landon of Palmyra, a band signed to John Prine's Oh Boy Records. Middle and high schoolers, this one's for you. The week wraps with a live performance - your songs, your stage. 🎤
📝 Registration is $150 | Scholarships available
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Do you have songs in your head that you want to put on paper? Are you interested in learning how to create your own music and unravel the mystery of writing lyrics? Then the Songwriting Camp is just what you need! Come join us here at the Music Lab for 4 days of instruction on all things Songwriting...

04/08/2026

IT'S OFFICIAL — Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis is SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who grabbed a ticket. We can't wait to see Shaftman Performance Hall packed for this one. See you April 25!

04/07/2026

JC Social Club is BACK - THIS Friday - and this time, we're bringing the lessons. Dave & Donna Spangler (aka the Dancing Duo) will be leading a free East Coast Swing lesson at 6:30, then lead a disco-era line dance at 8. Come early, stay late, and leave knowing how to Hustle.
Tickets & Details: www.jeffcenter.org/events/jc-social-club-2

Performing at Jefferson Center - Roanoke's Premier Performing Arts and Cultural Center

04/06/2026

Ready to level up your jazz game?
The Jazz Institute is a 4-day summer program where budding musicians learn directly from world-class jazz artists — and even perform and record their own music.
📅 June 22–26 | 9AM–1PM | $200
🎓 Scholarship opportunities available
Spots are limited. Register today and spend your summer doing what you love.
www.jeffcenter.org/music-lab-workshops/jazz-institute-2026