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Explore the list of performances presented by the center below. To see all events happening in the building, including guest-presented events, visit our calendar.

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September

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    The members of Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano sit and stand together holding their instruments.
    Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano , article

    FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 6 PM: Catch a free outdoor concert by Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano, masters of Cuba's iconic son cubano. This music is made for dancing!

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    The members of New York jazz ensemble the Hot Sardines gathers in a jazz club, some holding their instruments.
    The Hot Sardines , article

    FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 7:30 PM: New York-based jazz ensemble the Hot Sardines brings brassy horns, rollicking piano, rich vocals, and a tap dancer.

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    Members of Step Afrika! perform in blue pants and black rain boots on stage.
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    SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7:30 PM: Step Afrika! delivers an experience like no other, with traditional African stepping, drumming, and vibrant storytelling.

October

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    Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdes, an older Hispanic man, wears a purple hat and a multicolored floral button down shirt. He sits at an open grand piano covered from top to bottom in spray paint art and smiles towards the camera.
    Abel Selaocoe, cello and vocals , article

    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 7:30 PM: South African cellist Abel Selaocoe moves seamlessly across genres, improvising, vocalizing, and creating his own percussion.

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    Mandolinist Chris Thile stands in front of a sea glass green background in a plaid jacket.
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    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 7:30 PM: Grammy Award-winning mandolinist Chris Thile is a founding member of bluegrass string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek.

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    Members of Ballet BC wear white costumes as they perform on stage.
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    TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 7:30 PM: Vancouver-based Ballet BC creates dance at its most essential: visceral, powerful, thought-provoking, and transformative.

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    "New Yorker" cartoonist Roz Chast sits on the steps of a New York brownstone in a navy blue long-sleeved shirt.
    "An Evening with Roz Chast" , article

    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7:30 PM: "New Yorker" cartoonist Roz Chast is one of the greatest chroniclers of life's anxieties and surreal imaginings.

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    The members of La Santa Cecilia stand in front of a red background, some theatrical smoke in the frame. The lead singer, Marisoul, stands towards the front in black framed cat eye glasses, a black and white striped dress, and a black scarf, her hands spread wide.
    La Santa Cecilia , article

    THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 7:30 PM: The L.A.-based, Grammy-winning La Santa Cecilia is a modern-day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock, and world music.

November

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    Members of Hotel Modern perform "The Great War" on stage, a white man and a white woman moving toy cannons across a map of Europe.
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    THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 7:30 PM: Hotel Modern creates fascinating performances that fuse drama, visual art, object theatre, puppetry, music, and film.

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    The cast of 360 ALLSTARS gathers on stage. From left, one rides a BMX bike, three hold up a large German wheel while a fourth man balances on top of it, a man hits a breakdance pose, and a man balances one basketball on top of another.
    360 ALLSTARS , article

    SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 4 PM: 360 ALLSTARS brings an energy-packed party with dancing, rapping, beatboxing, acrobatics, BMX biking, basketball, and more.

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    Cast members of "TINA – The Tina Turner Musical" perform on stage, giant lit letters reading TINA behind them.
    "TINA – The Tina Turner Musical" , article

    MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 7:30 PM: "TINA – The Tina Turner Musical" is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

December

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    A woman wearing reindeer antlers watches the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra's "Holiday Pops Spectacular" as conductor David Stewart Wiley speaks and Santa looks on.
    Roanoke Symphony Orchestra , article

    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 4 PM: The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra brings the magic of the season to the Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre with its "Holiday Pops Spectacular."

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    The Blacksburg Master Chorale performs Handel's "Messiah" on the Moss Arts Center stage.
    Blacksburg Master Chorale , article

    SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 4 PM: The Blacksburg Master Chorale is joined by an orchestra and soloists to present an iconic work of the holiday season, Handel's "Messiah."

January

February

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    The graphic for Cirque Mechanic's "Tilt: A Circus Thrill Ride," showing the silhouette of a theme park against a yellow background. The word "Tilt!" is shown in red marquee lettering above the Cirque Mechanics logo
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    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 7:30 PM: Prepare to journey to the backlot of an inventive theme park as Cirque Mechanics returns with its newest adventure.

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    Foto: Emilia Therese
    Danish Radio Big Band , article

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 7:30 PM: Danish Radio Big Band brings powerhouse sound alongside three-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant.

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    The Blacksburg Master Chorale performs Handel's "Messiah" on the Moss Arts Center stage.
    "Chicago" , article

    MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 7:30 PM: "Chicago" is the musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz.

March

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    The Blacksburg Master Chorale performs Handel's "Messiah" on the Moss Arts Center stage.
    Irish Baroque Orchestra , article

    TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 7:30 PM: Experience something different this St. Patrick’s Day with music from flagship period instrument ensemble Irish Baroque Orchestra.

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    The Blacksburg Master Chorale performs Handel's "Messiah" on the Moss Arts Center stage.
    Stephanie Lake Company , article

    SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 7:30 PM: With all-out dancing and electrifying sound, "Manifesto" features nine dancers and nine drummers on nine drum kits.

April

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    Guitarist Bill Frisell, a white man with white hair and tortoise shell glasses, stands in a futuristic hallway, his electric guitar slung around his neck, in a denim button down shirt.
    Bill Frisell , article

    FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 7:30 PM: Grammy-winning jazz guitar icon Bill Frisell’s career as a musician and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many recordings.

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    The Blacksburg Master Chorale performs Handel's "Messiah" on the Moss Arts Center stage.
    National Geographic Live , article

    TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 7:30 PM: "National Geographic" Explorer Muhammed Muheisen's photographs take an unflinching but hopeful look at lives impacted by war.

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    The Takács Quartet in concert attire in a grassy field holding their instruments. Trees and a mountain range are visible behind them.
    The Takács Quartet , article

    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 7:30 PM: World-renowned Takács Quartet and violist Jordan Bak bring a lush program of Mozart viola quintets and Schubert's "Quartetsatz."

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    2025-2026 season Moss Arts Center guest curator Esraa Warda, an Algerian American dance performer with long curly dark brown hair. She wear gold earrings and rings and shows the palms of her hands to the camera, each fingertip and a circle in the center of each palm painted red.
    "Algeria Moves!" , article

    THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 7:30 PM: Performer and educator Esraa Warda brings a night of music, voice, and dance to highlight the artistry and spirit of Algeria.

May

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    Two patrons purchase tickets at the box office in the Grand Lobby.
    Subscriptions

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    A Virginia Tech student employee scans tickets before a performance.
    Ticket Information

    Learn more about ticketing at the Moss Arts Center.

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    Panoramic picture of the Moss Arts Center's Anne and Ellen Fife theatre. Image is from the rear of the Orchestra level; the seats are empty, and the red curtain covers the stage.
    Seating Charts

    View seating charts for the Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre in the Street and Davis Performance Hall.

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    Philip Glass Ensemble plays on the Anne and Ellen Fife stage. All musicians wear black; Philip Glass conducts; and there is a projection of a sunset behind them.
    Past Performances

    Explore a list of the past performances at the Moss Arts Center.

School of Performing Arts

We are proud to host performances from the talented students, faculty, and special guests of Virginia Tech’s School of Performing Arts, ranging from mainstage theatre productions and symphony orchestras to more intimate recitals and experimental music. Check back soon for more details about 2025-2026 season School of Performing Arts events.