Roanoke Virginia Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week
213 Market Street • Roanoke, VA 24011
Local restauranteurs will be showcasing a wide variety of dining options in downtown. more...Kazim Temple Shrine Circus
710 Williamson Road • Roanoke, VA 24016
Roanoke Civic Center
540-853-5483
"Come one, come all and have fun under the big top!" more...St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Takes Place in Downtown Roanoke
540-342-2640
"One of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the mid-Atlantic region," the annual, award-winning McDonald's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Roanoke. Featuring traditional Irish pipe and drum bands and dancers, authentic Irish and Scottish fare, traditional Celtic goods, including jewelry and handmade sweaters; and more. Be sure to check out the annual Shamrock Hill Distance Run which starts at 8:30 a.m. more...Business and Technology Expo
710 Williamson Road • Roanoke, VA 24016
Roanoke Civic Center
A business-to-business trade show for southwest Virginia. more...Virginia State Championship Chili Cook-Off
213 Market Street • Roanoke, VA 24011
Railside Plaza
540-632-8208
Local and regional chili cook teams will compete for the right to represent Virginia at the World Championship Chili Cook-Off in Las Vegas or Omaha each year. This event is sanctioned by the International Chili Society. There will also be a children's festival zone, live music & entertainment, craft vendors, a beer garden, jalapeño pepper eating contest, a "chili slurp" contest, and cash prizes for the winning teams. more...Woofstock Dog Festival TM [Saturday, Jun. 1, 2013]
706 South Jefferson Street • Roanoke, VA 24016
Elmwood Park
Features live music and plenty of fun dog activities & contests. more...
Sponsored By: Dodson Pest Control and PetsmartFashions for Evergreens [Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013]
110 Shenandoah Avenue Northeast • Roanoke, VA 24016-2025
A holiday celebration that features a professionally decorated Christmas tree competition. Vote for your favorite. more...Dickens of a Christmas [Friday, Dec. 6, 2013]
213 Market Street • Roanoke, VA 24011
Downtown Roanoke
Dickens of a Christmas is a holiday street festival held on the first three Fridays of December. more...
Cinema
Carmike 10
4494 Electric Road Southwest • Roanoke, VA 24016
540-725-9800
First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that also features comfortable seating and a large concession stand. more...
Concerts & Performances
Opera Roanoke
541 Luck Avenue Southwest • Roanoke, VA 24016
Shaftman Performance Hall
540-345-2550
Many talented singers, directors, and instrumentalists come from across the country to perform with this nationally recognized opera company which was founded in 1977 as the Southwest Virginia Opera Society and which offers performances in September, January, and June. Opera Roanoke presents two full operas each season, as well as a series of smallet concerts. All performances take place at the Jefferson Center. more...Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
541 Luck Avenue Southwest, Suite 200 • Roanoke, VA 24016
540-343-9127
Founded in 1953, this symphony is the largest professional orchestra in western Virginia and they perform a subscription season of eleven-concerts, including five classics, three Virtuosi, and three Pops concerts. They also perform two Holiday Pops performances and special presentations during the year. more...Jefferson Center
541 Luck Avenue, Suite 221 • Roanoke, VA 24016
540-345-2550
Jefferson Center presents a full season of culturally diverse national and international live performances from jazz to bluegrass, comedy to world music. Shaftman Performance Hall at Jefferson Center is a beautifully restored theater in the historic landmark building that was once home the Jefferson High School. more...
Plays & Productions
Mill Mountain Theatre
20 Church Avenue East • Roanoke, VA 24011
Waldron Stage
540-342-5740
A live, professional, year round theatre that is nationally known for presenting exciting dramas, musicals, new works, comedies, and children's shows on two stages. more...Virginia Western Theatre
3099 Colonial Avenue Southwest • Roanoke, VA 24015
Located at Virginia Western Community College
540-857-7271
This delightful theatre company provides a schedule of year round theatrical performances which include a wide variety of musicals, comedies, and dramas. more...
Art Exhibits
Art by Night
Various Galleries - Downtown Roanoke
Art by Night showcases Roanoke's thriving arts community, featuring diverse galleries and artists' studios in the downtown area. There are openings, demonstrations, refreshments, live music and face-to-face interactions with local artists. Occurs the first Friday of each month from 5 to 9 p.m. more...
Arts & Crafts Shows
Sidewalk Art Show
One Market Square • Roanoke, VA 24016
Located at the Center in the Square
540-342-5760
Each June, this annual art show features approximately 200 regional artists exhibiting their recent works, with beautiful paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, and more available for purchase.
Sponsored By: Bank of America
Festivals & Fairs
Big Lick Blues Festival
Elmwood Park
540-342-2640
Will feature great music, amazing food, contests, and more. more...Microfestivus
Jefferson Street at Elmwood Park
540-985-5900
Will feature more than 120 different beers, great bands, and lots of food vendors. more...Roanoke Fiddlefest
7916 Williamson Road • Roanoke, VA 24019
Hollins University
276-238-8130
Will feature unbeatable workshops, concerts, jams, and more. more...Craftsmen's Fall Classic Arts & Crafts Festival
710 Williamson Road • Roanoke, VA 24022
Roanoke Civic Center
336-282-5550
Features original designs & work from hundreds of talented artists & craftsmen from across the nation. Visit with the actual artisans as you browse the booths and discover what goes into the creation of these one-of-a-kind treasures. There is something from every style, taste & budget with thousands of choices from traditional to contemporary, functional to whimsical and decorative to funky. Admission is your generous donation of food to benefit Feeding America Southwest Virginia Food Pantry. more...Community School's Strawberry Festival
213 Market Street • Roanoke, VA 24011
An annual community event that offers two-days of family-oriented fun. All proceeds benefit Community School. There will be delicious strawberry desserts, arts & crafts vendors, children's activities, and live entertainment. more...Cinco de Mayo Festival
Downtown Roanoke
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your friends in downtown Roanoke. This is an event to benefit Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley. more...Festival in the Park [Friday, May. 24, 2013]
706 South Jefferson Street • Roanoke, VA 24016
Downtown Roanoke
540-342-2640
An annual celebration of art, music, and family. more...Roanoke Wing Fest [Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013]
206 Jefferson Avenue • Roanoke, VA 24011
Located in Elmwood Park
540-206-2414
Enjoy the best wings southwest Virginia has to offer, at Elmwood Park. Sample wings from a bunch of local restaurants and pick your favorite while judges pick the official Best Wing in Roanoke. Enjoy live music all day, beer and wings (the perfect combination), and get ready for college football with the tailgate game tournament. Proceeds from the Roanoke Wing Fest will benefit Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia. more...Roanoke Greek Festival [Friday, Sep. 20, 2013]
30 Huntington Boulevard Northeast • Roanoke, VA 24012
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
540-362-3601
This cultural festival features Greek food, music, dance, and fun. more...
Marathons & 10K Runs
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
213 Market Street • Roanoke, VA 24011
Elmwood Park
"The Race for the Cure series raises significant funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement." more...
Sporting Events
Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
This triatholon was the first open water swim triathlon in the western part of the state. It has been around a long time and is one of the most popular in the Virginia Triathlon Series.
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