Charleston West Virginia Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Charleston Civic Center
200 Civic Center Drive • Charleston, WV 25301
304-345-1500
One of the most flexible facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region, this civic center is comprised of the Civic Center Coliseum, Municipal Auditorium, Civic Center Little Theater, and the Charleston Convention Center. The center hosts year round entertainment and convention, exhibition and sporting events. more...FestivALL Charleston
304-561-3570 (Tickets)
Held throughout Charleston, the four-day FestivALL offers high-quality artistic events that include music, dance, theater, visual art, and film. FestivALL also offers local artists and arts organizations the opportunity to show off their specialties. more...Annual Collis P. Huntington Model Railroad Show
2601 Fairlawn Avenue • Dunbar, WVThe Dunbar Parks & Recreation Community Center
There will be many operating model railroad layouts of all scales and collections of railroad memorabilia, along with some great food. There will also be a hands on Geo trax for all children young and old at heart. The event will also have Thomas The Tank Engine merchandise and collectibles for sale. Show hours on Friday are from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Nativities Around the World
1833 Devondale Circle • Charleston, WV 25314
304-546-3877
This is a self-guided art exhibit of more than 500 nativity scenes from this country and over 80 other nations. It also includes a walk through "Bethlehem," and live music on Sunday. Fri. Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m. Sat. Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m. Sun. Dec. 6, 6-9:30 p.m.* Tue. Dec. 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Wed. Dec. 9, 6-8:30 p.m. Thu. Dec. 10 6-8:30 p.m. This is a non-denominational event. *However, there will be a Tabernacle Choir broadcast & Christmas message from 8-9:30 on Sunday.Almost Heaven Cat Club
197 Blue Moon Drive • Charleston, WV 25320
304-984-3364
CFA Cat Show on October 2nd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and October 3rd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Will feature 41-breeds of pedigreed cats, plus feline agility competition. more...
Cinema
Marquee Southridge Cinemas
331 Southridge Boulevard • South Charleston, WV 25303
Located in Southridge Center
304-746-9900
This 12-screen state-of-the-art movie theatre offers two concession stands, stadium seating, digital sound, and high back chairs. more...Park Place Stadium Cinemas
600 Washington Street East • Charleston, WV 25301
304-345-6540
Park Place Stadium Cinemas offers 11 stadium seating auditoriums and four Dolby surround EX auditoriums for you to enjoy the latest movies. more...
Concerts & Performances
Mountain Stage
304-342-5757
Featuring some of the world’s greatest artists, Mountain Stage® is an internationally-distributed weekly, two-hour live performance music radio program produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting that blends studio quality with live performance before a theater audience. One of the longest-running contemporary music programs on radio, Mountain Stage® is distributed nationally by Public Radio International and features four or five guests each week. Most programs are recorded in the Cultural Center Theater at the Capitol Complex. more...West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 2292 • Charleston, WVClay Center for the Arts and Sciences
304-561-3570
In addition to its Charleston series of six symphonic and four pops concerts, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra tours the state each year. more...Charleston Chamber Music Society
P.O. Box 641 • Charleston, WV304-344-5389
Founded in 1942, the Charleston Chamber Music Society's classical chamber music concerts are presented at Christ Church United Methodist. more...Appalachian Children's Chorus
P.O. Box 11342 • Charleston, WV304-343-1111
"The Official Children's Chorus of the State of West Virginia," ACC currently has approximately 150 children in four choirs: Canzona, Chamber, Camerata, and Concert. more...
Plays & Productions
Children's Theatre of Charleston
P.O. Box 11060 • Charleston, WV304-346-0164
The official children's theatre of West Virginia, this educational and entertaining children's theatre performs an array of exciting shows from October to March at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre which will delight audiences of all ages. They also offer theatrical educational programs for children. more...Charleston Ballet, The
822 Virginia Street East • Charleston, WV 25301
304-342-6541
"The official West Virginia State Ballet," the Charleston Ballet was formed in 1956 by Andre Van Damme "to provide state experience in a professional atmosphere for West Virginia dancers and to create a greater appreciation for the art of ballet." Professional classes are available. more...Charleston Stage Company
123 Summers Street • Charleston, WV 25301
Located in Downtown Charleston
304-343-5272
The Charleston Stage Company performs an array of exciting theatrical productions throughout their season which include experimental and avant garde plays, new dramas, and European and American classic dramas. They also offer educational and artistic outreach programs for all ages. more...Kanawha Players
309 Beauregard Street • Charleston, WV 26312
304-343-7529
Kanawha Players is "one of the oldest, continuously operating amateur theater companies in the country," having produced a season of live productions since 1922. more...River City Youth Ballet Ensemble & School
4110 MacCorkle Avenue, Southeast • Charleston, WV 25304
304-925-3262
Named "West Virginia’s Official Youth Ballet," the primary goal of the River City Youth Ballet School is to educate their students in the art of dance. Classes in ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and creative movement for all skill levels are offered. more...
Arts & Crafts Shows
Capital City Arts & Crafts Show
P.O. Box 4373 • Charleston, WV 25301
Located at the Charleston Civic Center Grand Hall
304-345-1500
The largest indoor arts and crafts show in West Virginia, this three-day event features over 150 craftsmen from West Virginia and other states. Music and craft demonstrations are presented throughout the event. more...
Sponsored By: Kanawha City Lions Club
Festivals & Fairs
Multifest
P.O. Box 981 • Charleston, WVHeld on the State Capitol Grounds
304-347-7663 or 304-776-1282
One of the largest educational, family-oriented events in the area, Multifest is a celebration of ethnic diversity and multiculturalism in West Virginia held annually the first weekend in August. A variety of ethnic cuisine, arts, crafts, music and cultural dance is presented during this event.Riverfest
P.O. Box 2191 • St. Albans, WVHeld at St. Albans Roadside Park
304-760-6202
St. Albans Riverfest is an annual four-day event held each July. The whole family will enjoy an amazing fireworks display, craft booths, food, musical performances, a 5K run and walk, parade, contests, and more. more...Ribfest
1549 Piedmont Road • Dunbar, WV 25311
Held Downtown at Laidley Field
304-984-2412
The whole family will enjoy BBQ ribs and chicken, arts & crafts, a carnival, fireworks, pageants, live entertainment, and more at the annual Ribfest.Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
P.O. Box 20185; Kanawha Boulevard • Charleston, WVLocated in Downtown Charleston
304-545-0244
A four-day Labor Day weekend event held along the banks of the Kanawha River, the annual Charleston Sternwheel Regatta includes children’s activities, sternwheeler races, fantastic food, live musical entertainment, the 15-mile Charleston Distance Race and Walk, Taste of Charleston, a parade, pageant, hot air balloon activities, and an antique car show. more...Mound Arts & Crafts Festival at the Mound
2402 Woodland Avenue • South Charleston, WV 25303
Around the Indian Mound and D Street
304-744-7564
Held the second Saturday in September, the annual Mound Arts & Crafts Festival at the Mound features over 230 vendors, food, music and entertainment.West Virginia Book Festival
Held at the Charleston Civic Center
304-345-1500
This two-day book festival is packed full of book signings, workshops, book vendors, special programs, children’s activities, and a used book sale. Fun and educational for all ages, the festival places special emphasis on authors connected to West Virginia and the Appalachian Region. more...
Sporting Events
West Virginia Power
601 Morris Street, Suite 201 • Charleston, WV 25301
Held at Appalachian Power Park
304-344-2287
A part of the South Atlantic League, the West Virginia Power is a Class A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. more...
Parades
South Charleston Christmas Parade
Held on D Street
304-746-5552
The annual Charleston Christmas Parade begins at 12:00.
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