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2026-2027 Season Performances

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Celebrate the human experience and all its facets.

We believe that being human means being daring, compassionate, courageous, and resilient. It is about being creative, passionate, and expressive — vulnerable, yet deeply connected.

To celebrate those many layers, we've invited a global family of artists to join us this season.

Whether it’s a line of poetry, a scene from a favorite play, sweeping choreography, or a melody that sticks with you long after the lights come up, what artists give us is immeasurable. They provide those quiet moments that touch us, the ones we remember, and the ones that connect us to one another.

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Subscription packages are available now!

Individual Tickets: Thursday, August 6, 10 AM

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Whether you want to attend every show or curate your own experience, we have you covered with multiple season ticket options.

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Seating Charts

In the Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre — with three levels accommodating approximately 1,200 — there’s no bad seat in the house!

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    Cajun and Creole musician Cedric Watson, a young Black man, stands in a grassy field near a line of trees holding a violin and wearing suspenders and a straw hat.
    Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole , article

    FRI., SEPT. 11, 6 PM: Grammy nominee and master fiddler Cedric Watson leads a free high-spirited celebration of Cajun and Creole traditions on the center’s lawn.

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    Banjoist Bela Fleck, center, is a middled aged white man with red glasses and a black T-shirt holding his banjo. His fellow touring musicians, all white men, stand around him and look at each other.
    Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart , article

    SAT., SEPT. 19, 7:30 PM: For "My Bluegrass Heart," banjoist Béla Fleck is joined by Michael Cleveland, Dominick Leslie, Jeff Partin, Mark Schatz, and Jake Stargel.

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    The members of the Isidore String Quartet, two young black men and two young white men, wear suits and hold their instruments while sitting on a bench in a downtown area, green plantings behind them.
    Isidore String Quartet , article

    FRI., SEPT. 25, 7:30 PM: Isidore String Quartet brings the lyrical charm of Frank Bridge, sharp contrasts of Britten, and emotional power of Beethoven.

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    Author Colson Whitehead, a middled aged Black man with dreads pulled back into a ponytail, wears a dark grey leather jacket and grey floral and white button down shirt in front of a light grey background.
    "An Evening with Colson Whitehead" , article

    WED., SEPT. 30, 7:30 PM: Acclaimed author Colson Whitehead ("The Underground Railroad") is one of the most dazzling and innovative voices in contemporary literature.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    Teatro La Plaza , article

    WED., OCT. 7-THURS., OCT. 8, 7:30 PM: In this reimagining of "Hamlet," eight actors with Down syndrome share their desires, struggles, and questions.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    Gravity & Other Myths , article

    TUES., OCT. 13, 7:30 PM: "Ten Thousand Hours" is Australian cirque company Gravity & Other Myths' tribute to the dedication required to realize physical ambitions.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    Compagnie Hervé Koubi , article

    THURS., OCT. 22, 7:30 PM: "Sol Invictus" presents a universal declaration of love of movement with contemporary dance, capoeira, and martial arts.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars , article

    WED., OCT. 28, 7:30 PM: Founded by bandleader Juan de Marcos González, the Afro-Cuban All Stars celebrates the full spectrum of Cuban music.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    "An Evening with David Sedaris" , article

    WED., NOV. 4, 7:30 PM: Bestselling author David Sedaris gives a live reading and offers reflections with his signature sharp observation and self-deprecating wit.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    Vox Luminis , article

    WED., NOV. 11, 7:30 PM: Early music ensemble Vox Luminis and a full orchestra perform one of the great masterpieces of sacred music: Monteverdi's "Vespers of 1610."

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    Ju Percussion Group , article

    WED., NOV. 18, 7:30 PM: One of Asia’s most influential contemporary percussion ensembles, Ju Percussion Group fuses Eastern and Western traditions.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    Roanoke Symphony Orchestra , article

    SAT., DEC. 5, 4 PM: A sparkling seasonal tradition returns as the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra brings the unmistakable sound of the holidays to Blacksburg.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    National Geographic Live , article

    WED., MARCH 3, 7:30 PM: Aerospace engineer and National Geographic Explorer Tracy Drain offers a front-row view of humanity’s exploration of our cosmic backyard.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    "Hadestown" , article

    MON., MARCH 15, 7:30 PM: Intertwining two mythic tales, "Hadestown" is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    "An Evening with Sona Jobarteh" , article

    WED., MARCH 24, 7:30 PM: The first professional female kora virtuoso, Sona Jobarteh and her band blend intricate kora playing, expressive vocals, and buoyant rhythms.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    Emanuel Ax, piano, and Yo-Yo Ma, cello , article

    MON., MARCH 29, 7:30 PM: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Emanuel Ax create an experience of a lifetime in one of classical music’s most celebrated collaborations.

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    The cast of Teatro la Plaza, eight actors with Down syndrome, perform "Hamlet" on stage. Two wear paper crowns and one wears an Elizabethan ruff.
    tenThing Brass Ensemble , article

    FRI., APRIL 2, 7:30 PM: The acclaimed, all-female tenThing Brass Ensemble showcases programs that span centuries and styles, from Mozart, Kurt Weill, Bartók, and more.

Let Us Inspire You

On our blog, we’ve created a few themed subscription ideas drawn from the remarkable artists and performances coming to Blacksburg this season to help you choose the perfect season package.