Entertainment venue

The Jefferson Theater

Charlottesville, VA

Plan your visit

Use 110 East Main Street but park before entering the pedestrian mall; the Water Street garage is a short walk away. The time printed on a ticket is generally doors, with the first act often about an hour later. Ticketmaster and the venue box office are the authorized primary sellers, and seating format varies by event.

Accessibility

The main auditorium and restrooms are accessible. For the easiest drop-off, use First and Water streets. For general admission, buy the preferred price level then call 434-245-4980; fully reserved events expose accessible inventory in Ticketmaster. Contact the venue for placement or other accommodations.

About The Jefferson Theater

The Jefferson Theater is an active 750-capacity historic concert venue on Charlottesville’s pedestrian Downtown Mall. Established in 1912 for live performance, silent film, and vaudeville, it reopened after restoration in 2009 with modern sound and lighting, an open main floor, two seated balconies, two bars, and programming across rock, bluegrass, reggae, country, metal, hip-hop, and comedy.

Venue policies

Tickets

Ticketmaster and the venue box office are the authorized primary sellers; all sales are final unless canceled.

Age

All ages unless posted; a guardian is suggested for patrons under 14.

Prohibited items

No weapons, outside food or drink, large bags, lasers, glass, fireworks, or vape pens.

Reentry

Usually allowed with the issued wristband, stub, or hand stamp; smoking is outside only.

Venue information last reviewed August 2026.

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