Entertainment & Events in Charleston, West Virginia

Special Events

Charleston Civic Center 304-345-1500
200 Civic Center Drive
Charleston, WV 25301
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

Marquee Southridge Cinemas 304-746-9900
331 Southridge Boulevard
South Charleston, WV 25303
Located in Southridge Center
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 304-345-6540
600 Washington Street East
Charleston, WV 25301
Park Place Stadium Cinemas offers 11 stadium seating auditoriums and four Dolby surround EX auditoriums for you to enjoy the latest movies. more

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 304-561-3570
P.O. Box 2292
Charleston, WVClay Center for the Arts and Sciences
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 304-344-5389
P.O. Box 641
Charleston, WVFounded in 1942, the Charleston Chamber Music Society's classical chamber music concerts are presented at Christ Church United Methodist. more
Appalachian Children's Chorus 304-343-1111
P.O. Box 11342
Charleston, WV"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

Children's Theatre of Charleston 304-346-0164
P.O. Box 11060
Charleston, WVThe 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 304-342-6541
822 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301
"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
Kanawha Players 304-343-7529
309 Beauregard Street
Charleston, WV 26312
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 304-925-3262
4110 MacCorkle Avenue, Southeast
Charleston, WV 25304
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

Multifest 304-590-2535 or 304-382-9734
P.O. Box 1924
Charleston, WV 25327
Held on the State Capitol Grounds
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 304-760-6202
P.O. Box 2191
St. Albans, WVHeld at St. Albans Roadside Park
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

West Virginia Power 304-344-2287
601 Morris Street, Suite 201
Charleston, WV 25301
Held at Appalachian Power Park
A part of the South Atlantic League, the West Virginia Power is a Class A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. more