Charlottesville's music venues and late-night spots with addresses, phone numbers and official calendars: the Downtown Mall theaters, Ting Pavilion and bars.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Addresses, hours and phone numbers come from each venue’s own website, linked below. We do not list individual gigs here; follow each venue’s calendar.

Charlottesville’s live music centers on the Downtown Mall, where the Jefferson Theater and the Paramount Theater sit a block apart, Ting Pavilion closes the east end, and bars and restaurants book local bands. Big tours play John Paul Jones Arena at the University of Virginia. In summer, the free Fridays After Five concerts fill the pavilion every Friday evening.

At a glance

  • Concert halls: Jefferson Theater, Paramount Theater, The Southern Café and Music Hall
  • Outdoors: Ting Pavilion; free Fridays After Five, April to September
  • Arena: John Paul Jones Arena, UVA
  • Late night: Miller’s Downtown, open until 2 a.m. daily

Concert venues

Venue Where What Contact
The Jefferson Theater 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall Touring bands, tribute shows, dance nights, some 18-and-up 434-245-4980; tickets 1-800-594-8499
The Paramount Theater 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall Concerts, films, family shows, the Charlottesville Symphony Box office 434-979-1333
Ting Pavilion East end of the Downtown Mall Outdoor concerts, Fridays After Five Online
The Southern Café and Music Hall Downtown Smaller shows, many free Online
John Paul Jones Arena 295 Massie Road, UVA Arena concerts and events 434-243-4960

The Jefferson Theater books national touring acts, tribute bands and themed dance parties; some nights are 18 and up, and its calendar marks which.

The Paramount Theater mixes concerts with films, family shows and the Charlottesville Symphony, which plays some Sunday matinees there. The box office is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and one hour before each show.

Ting Pavilion is the city’s outdoor amphitheater. Its free Fridays After Five series marked its 38th season in 2026, every Friday from 5:30 p.m. between April 17 and Sept. 11; volunteers from local nonprofits run the concessions and share in the proceeds. As of Oct. 19 the pavilion’s site said “See you next season.”

The Southern Café and Music Hall runs a busy calendar of smaller shows, and many listings are marked “Free Show” on its site.

Bars and restaurants with music

  • Miller’s Downtown, 109 W. Main St. Open since 1981, with dining, a bar and music on the first floor and cigars and billiards on the third floor. Opens 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday and noon on weekends, and stays open until 2 a.m. seven days a week (millersdowntown.com).
  • Rapture, 303 E. Main St. A restaurant with a stage and a live music and events calendar of local, regional and national performers; 434-293-9526.
  • Zocalo, 201 E. Main St., next to the Paramount. Its bar stays open until 2 a.m. on Saturdays (hours); 434-977-4944.
  • Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave. An Alpine-style beer hall and beer garden, open until midnight Friday and Saturday and closed Mondays (hours); 434-295-4255.
  • Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave. The food hall’s events calendar includes trivia, movie nights and seasonal parties; it is open until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Getting home

  • Garages: the Market Street and Water Street garages are open 24 hours. The first hour is free, then $1 per half hour, up to $12.
  • Buses: Charlottesville Area Transit is fare-free; check route times before a late night on our getting around guide.
  • Plan a sober ride home.

Before you go

  • Most venues sell tickets online through their own sites; buy there, not through resellers.
  • Check age limits: some shows are 18 and up or 21 and up.
  • Big events on the Mall can bring bag limits and screening.

Related guides: Downtown Mall, date night and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see live music in Charlottesville?

The main venues are the Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St.; the Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St.; Ting Pavilion at the east end of the Downtown Mall; The Southern Café and Music Hall; and John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Road, at UVA.

Is there free live music in Charlottesville?

Yes. Fridays After Five at Ting Pavilion is a free concert series every Friday from 5:30 p.m.; in 2026 it ran April 17 to Sept. 11. The Southern Café and Music Hall also lists many free shows on its calendar.

What bars are open late in Charlottesville?

Miller’s Downtown, 109 W. Main St., is open until 2 a.m. seven days a week, and Zocalo, 201 E. Main St., keeps its bar open until 2 a.m. on Saturdays, according to their websites.

Where are big concerts in Charlottesville?

John Paul Jones Arena at the University of Virginia, 295 Massie Road, hosts arena concerts. Its box office line is 434-243-4960.