
Things to do in Roanoke
73 upcoming events. Roanoke, VA, United States.
Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings
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Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary
Fri, Nov 20 · 8:00 PM
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
Tue, Nov 24 · 7:00 PM
Shaftman Performance Hall - Jefferson Center


Knoxville Ice Bears at Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
Nov 25, Dec 12, 31, 2026, Jan 1, and Mar 5, 2027
Berglund Center

Fayetteville Marksmen at Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
Nov 27, Dec 23, 2026, and Feb 26, 27, 2027
Berglund Center

Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)
Wed, Dec 2 · 7:00 PM
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre


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Daniel in The Lions' Den Featuring Esther: The Bravest Queen
Thu, Apr 22 · 6:30 PM
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
Artists & shows in Roanoke
Venues with the most dates in Roanoke
- Berglund Coliseum28 events
- Berglund Center19 events
- Berglund Performing Arts Theatre16 events
- Berglund Special Events Center3 events
- Shaftman Performance Hall - Jefferson Center3 events
- The Exchange2 events
- Parkway Church on the Mountain1 event
- Trinkle Main Stage - Mill Mountain Theatre1 event
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Roanoke at a glance
Looking for something to do in Roanoke? 73 events are coming up, 2 of them this weekend.
Soon on the list: Hocus Pocus The Taste-A-Long Experience, on October 30.
The category with the most dates is sports (36), followed by plays & musicals (11) and concerts (9).
The venues with the most dates are Berglund Coliseum, Berglund Center and Berglund Performing Arts Theatre.
About Roanoke
Roanoke is an independent city in Virginia, United States. It lies in Southwest Virginia along the Roanoke River, within the Blue Ridge range of the greater Appalachian Mountains. Roanoke is about 50 miles (80 km) north of the Virginia–North Carolina border and 250 miles (400 km) southwest of Washington, D.C., along Interstate 81. At the 2020 census, Roanoke's population was 100,011, making it the most populous city in Virginia west of the state capital, Richmond. It is the primary population center of the Roanoke metropolitan area, which had a population of 315,251 in 2020.
Roanoke events: FAQ
What's happening in Roanoke this weekend?
There are 2 events in Roanoke this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is sports. See the full weekend line-up on our Roanoke this weekend page.
Which venues in Roanoke have the most events?
By number of upcoming dates: Berglund Coliseum (28), Berglund Center (19), Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (16), Berglund Special Events Center (3) and Shaftman Performance Hall - Jefferson Center (3).
What kind of events are on in Roanoke?
Upcoming dates by category: Sports (36), Plays & Musicals (11), Concerts (9), Comedy (5) and Dance (4).
Where can I buy tickets for events in Roanoke?
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