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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, jalapeƱo 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 Petsmart

  • Fashions 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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