Live Shows in Charlottesville 2026
Live stage shows, magic, ballet, opera, and family entertainment in Charlottesville and nearby cities.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Browse live shows in Charlottesville, VA this year, including stage productions, musicals, plays, circuses, magic shows, ballet, opera, and family performances. Explore shows by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new events are announced.
- 33 Upcoming Shows
- 1 Live Shows This Weekend
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- The Met Live In HD: Carmen
- Nov 14 · 1:00 PM · Charlottesville, VA
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Upcoming Live Shows
Explore live stage performances, venues, and upcoming show dates in Charlottesville.Upcoming Live Shows: 33
- Nov 14, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — TAPED PROGRAM (TV / RADIO), Weekend Event: The Met Live In HD: Carmen at Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville • 1100 seats,
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 40. Select Seats - Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — Concert, High Demand: Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide at John Paul Jones Arena • 14593 seats, 295 Massie Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $170, Tickets Available: 1397, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — LECTURE: Andrea Gibson at Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville • 1100 seats, 215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $102, Tickets Available: 182. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — Concert, Best Value: Peen - A Tribute to Ween at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, 103 S 1st St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $27, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 4:00 PM Sat — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Dog Man - The Musical at Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville • 1100 seats, 215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $68, Tickets Available: 171. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Concert: Christmas With Elvis: Matt Lewis and The Long Live The King Orchestra at Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville • 1100 seats, 215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $72, Tickets Available: 294. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 11:00 AM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Charlottesville Ballet: Nutcracker Sweets - Sensory Friendly at Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $54, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — TAPED PROGRAM (TV / RADIO), Weekend Event: The Met Live In HD: Samson et Dalila at Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville • 1100 seats, 215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $88, Tickets Available: 134. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 3:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Charlottesville Ballet: The Nutcracker at Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, US. From $64, Avg. price ~ $74, 3 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — Concert, Best Value, Weekend Event: Full Moon Fever at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, 103 S 1st St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $22, Avg. price ~ $27, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Charlottesville Ballet: The Nutcracker at Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, US. From $470, Avg. price ~ $561, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 08, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — BALLET, High Demand: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville • 1100 seats, 215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $56, Avg. price ~ $228, Tickets Available: 276. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 3:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Charlottesville Ballet & Charlottesville Symphony: The Nutcracker at Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $85, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Charlottesville Ballet & Charlottesville Symphony: The Nutcracker at Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $67, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — ADULT, Best Value, Weekend Event: The Southern Drag Show! at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, 103 S 1st St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $25, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Charlottesville Ballet & Charlottesville Symphony: The Nutcracker at Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $79, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 5:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Charlottesville Ballet & Charlottesville Symphony: The Nutcracker at Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $80, Tickets Available: 32. Select Seats
- Dec 21, 2026, 2:00 PM Mon — TAPED PROGRAM (TV / RADIO): The Met Live In HD: The Magic Flute at Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville • 1100 seats, 215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $50, Tickets Available: 44. Select Seats
- Jan 09, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Cumberland Road - 90's Country Tribute at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, 103 S 1st St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $31, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Jan 23, 2027, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' The Pirates of Penzance at Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville • 1100 seats, 215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $89, Tickets Available: 236. Select Seats
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The Met Live In HD: Carmen
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 1
Nov 14, 2026 1:00 PM
Andrea Gibson
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 12
Nov 18, 2026 7:30 PM
Dog Man - The Musical
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 21
Nov 28, 2026 4:00 PM
Nutcracker Sweets
1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Upcoming Shows 9
Dec 05, 2026 11:00 AM
The Met Live In HD: Samson et Dalila
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 5
Dec 05, 2026 12:00 PM
The Nutcracker
1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Upcoming Shows 2174
Dec 05, 2026 3:00 PM
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 116
Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM
The Southern Drag Show!
103 S 1st St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 1
Dec 12, 2026 9:00 PM
The Met Live In HD: The Magic Flute
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 1
Dec 21, 2026 2:00 PM
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 6
Jan 23, 2027 2:00 PM
The Met Live In HD: La Fanciulla del West
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 5
Jan 30, 2027 1:00 PM
Dancing With The Stars
295 Massie Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Upcoming Shows 61
Mar 02, 2027 7:30 PM
Swan Lake
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 166
Mar 13, 2027 4:00 PM
The Met Live In HD: Silent Night
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 6
Mar 20, 2027 1:00 PM
The Met Live In HD: Manon
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Upcoming Shows 4
Apr 10, 2027 12:00 PM
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Live Entertainment Venues
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Jefferson Theater - VA
Charlottesville, VA
Theatre
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John Paul Jones Arena
Charlottesville, VA
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Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center
Charlottesville, VA
Theatre
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Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
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The Southern Cafe & Music Hall
Charlottesville, VA
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Live Shows FAQ
Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances in Charlottesville.
What types of live shows are happening in Charlottesville?
Live shows may include theatre productions, musicals, ballet performances, opera, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions.
Are live show schedules updated regularly?
Yeah. Performance dates and venue schedules are updated often as new productions and touring events are announced.
Do live shows happen on weekdays?
Absolutely. Many venues host performances throughout the week, while weekends are usually the busiest show dates.
Where are live shows usually performed in Charlottesville?
Live shows are commonly hosted at theatres, performing arts centers, auditoriums, and entertainment venues across Charlottesville and nearby cities.
Are family-friendly live shows available?
Some productions are designed for all ages, including family theatre, magic performances, and seasonal stage shows.
Do touring productions visit Charlottesville?
Yes. Many national and regional touring productions stop in Charlottesville throughout the year.
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