Upcoming · Roanoke, VA
Things to Do in Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, Virginia, founded in 1852 and home to around 100,000 people, currently lists about 250 upcoming events, with roughly 100 occurring within the next 30 days. Approximately 10 percent of these listings are free events. The programme is dominated by Sports & Fitness and Theater & Performing Arts categories, each containing about 60 events, followed by Concerts & Live Music with around 30 entries. Community & Social gatherings account for about 20 events, while Workshops & Classes total 14 and Food & Drink options number 10. Major venues hosting these activities include the Berglund Center Coliseum, Berglund Performing Arts Theatre, Trinkle Main Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre, Salem Civic Center, and the Berglund Special Events Center. Notable performers scheduled for dates in this city include the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, The Wizard of Oz, The Nutcracker, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, and Brad Williams. Readers deciding what to do this month will find a wide variety of options across these top-rated locations and artistic groups.
City facts
- Weather
- 41°F · Partly cloudy · High 51° / low 39°F
- Population
- 100,011 (2020)
- Elevation
- 297 m
- Founded
- 1852
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music24Theater & Performing Arts51Comedy4Exhibitions & Art7Food & Drink13Sports & Fitness60Family & Kids4Nightlife & Clubbing2Workshops & Classes9Movies & Film2Community & Social10Business & Networking8Wellness & Mindfulness2Seasonal & Holiday5Literary1Conferences & Summits1🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Sat, Nov 14
7:00 PM · $30.03 +
Foodies + New Friends Roanoke: Benefit for Hope Connections for Cancer
Restaurant of the Week · Market Street Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24011
Food & Drink
$30.03 +
7:00 PM · Free
Discover a revolutionary way to pay off DEBT without increasing your budget
Roanoke · 123 Main St, Roanoke, VA 23456
Business & Networking
Free
7:00 PM · $23.77 +
Single Awareness Dinner: Roanoke | Foodies + New Friends
Restaurant of the Week · Market Street Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24011
Food & Drink
$23.77 +
7:05 PM · See listing
Military Night vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
Berglund Coliseum · 710 Williamson Road NE
Sports & FitnessRoanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
See listing
7:05 PM · $27 +
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
Berglund Center Coliseum · 710 Williamson Rd.
Sports & FitnessRoanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
$27 +
Sold out7:30 PM · $7.18 +
TRC Fall Production of The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood
Roanoke College, Olin Hall Theater · 240 Maxey Way, Salem, VA 24153
Theater & Performing Arts
$7.18 +
Sun, Nov 15
Sold out3:00 PM · $79.13 +
Floral Design Workshop at Hotel Roanoke
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton · 110 Shenandoah Avenue Northeast, Roanoke, VA 24016
Seasonal & Holiday
$79.13 +
Sold out4:00 PM · $49 +
ROOTED IN THE LAND
Old Oak Cafe · 400 Scruggs Road #900, Moneta, VA 24121
Food & Drink
$49 +
Mon, Nov 16
11:00 AM · $522.23 +
Roanoke Job Fair - Roanoke Career Fair
Roanoke · Job Fair, Roanoke, VA 24011
Business & Networking
$522.23 +
7:00 PM · $18.30 +
Foodies + New Friends: Roanoke (After Work Edition)
Restaurant of the Week · Church Avenue Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24011
Food & Drink
$18.30 +
Tue, Nov 17
6:00 PM · Free
REVIVE! Overdose Response Training at Melrose Library
Melrose Branch Library · 2502 Melrose Avenue Northwest #Suite d, Roanoke, VA 24017
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
6:00 PM · $63.87 +
Sip and Sourdough - Olde Salem (Roanoke Location)
Olde Salem Brewing Company - Market Street · 315 Market Street Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24011
Food & Drink
$63.87 +
7:00 PM · $27.83 +
Single Awareness Dinner: Roanoke | Foodies + New Friends
Restaurant of the Week · Market Square Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24011
Community & Social
$27.83 +
Wed, Nov 18
Sold out6:00 PM · Free
Southwest Virginia In-Person Chapter Meeting
CoLab in Grandin · 1327 Grandin Road Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24015
Business & Networking
Free
7:00 PM · $65.87 +
Foodies + New Friends Roanoke: 2026 Dinner Meetup
Restaurant of the Week · Roanoke, Roanoke, VA 24011
Food & Drink
$65.87 +
Thu, Nov 19
6:00 PM · $30 +
Falling For You - Couples, besties & painting partners
Well Hung Vineyard Roanoke · 402 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011, USA
Workshops & Classes
$30 +
7:00 PM · $18.83 +
Foodies + New Friends: Roanoke
Restaurant of the Week · Market Street Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24011
Business & Networking
$18.83 +
7:00 PM · $71.21 +
Shakespeare in the Bar
Lucky Restaurant · 18 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011
Theater & Performing Arts
$71.21 +
7:00 PM · $44.52 +
Foodies + New Friends Roanoke: Entrepreneurs Giving Back Edition
Restaurant of the Week · Market Square Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24011
Community & Social
$44.52 +
Fri, Nov 20
7:00 PM · $25 +
A Three-Course Love Affair
Kirk & Soul · 312 2nd St SW, Roanoke, VA 24011, USA
Food & Drink
$25 +
8:00 PM · $41 +
Jim Hensons Labyrinth in Concert
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre · 710 Williamson Rd.
Theater & Performing ArtsJim Hensons Labyrinth in Concert
$41 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Jim Hensons Labyrinth in Concert
Berglund Center Coliseum
Sports & Fitness
See listing
8:00 PM · See listing
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre · 710 Williamson Rd NE
Family & KidsJim Henson's Labyrinth
See listing
Sat, Nov 21
12:00 PM · Free
Love on 11th: Fall Festival
601 11th St NW · 601 11th St NW, Roanoke, VA 24017, USA
Community & Social
Free
7:00 PM · $33.85 +
Foodies + New Friends Roanoke: Dinner with Strangers
Restaurant of the Week · Roanoke, Roanoke, VA 24011
Food & Drink
$33.85 +
8:00 PM · $30.09 +
Next Stop Comedy at Jake's Place! - Moneta, VA
Jake's Place · 1041 Harbour Inn Lane, Moneta, VA 24121
Movies & Film
$30.09 +
Sun, Nov 22
12:00 PM · $12.51 +
Matcha + Meetup: Roanoke
Cafe of the Day · 5th Street Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24016
Food & Drink
$12.51 +
Sold out2:00 PM · $60.54 +
Sip and Sourdough - Fables and Feathers
Fables & Feathers Winery · 2117 Bruno Drive, Goodview, VA 24095
Food & Drink
$60.54 +
Mon, Nov 23
6:00 PM · $19.95 +
Paint wine glass OR pint glass
Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant · 402 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011
Workshops & Classes
$19.95 +
6:00 PM · Free
REVIVE! Overdose Response Training at Belmont Library
Belmont Branch Library · 1101 Morningside Street Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24013
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
Plan ahead
Slapshots & Santa vs. Fayetteville Marksmen
Wed, Dec 23 · Berglund Coliseum
Breakfast with the Bros | Roanoke
Sun, Dec 13 · Restaurant of the Week
Amanda Stanley: Make Your Mark: Leadership as Creative Practice
Wed, Dec 2 · Hollins University
Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring)
Wed, Dec 2 · Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
Roanoke, VA- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop
Wed, Dec 2 · 5301-B Williamson Rd
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Fri, Dec 4 · Taubman Museum of Art
NYE Teen Party
Thu, Dec 31 · One City Plaza Events
Roanoke Drag Brunch Holiday Spectacular Party
Sun, Dec 6 · 402 S Jefferson St
Frequently asked questions about events in Roanoke
- How many events are free in Roanoke?
- About 10 percent of the listed events in Roanoke are free. This means roughly one in ten activities does not require a ticket purchase.
- What are the most popular event types in this city?
- The most common categories are Sports & Fitness and Theater & Performing Arts, each with about 60 listings. Concerts & Live Music follow with around 30 events, while Community & Social activities make up about 20 of the total count.
- Which venues host the most events in Roanoke?
- The venues with the highest number of upcoming listings are the Berglund Center Coliseum, Berglund Performing Arts Theatre, and Berglund Coliseum. Other major locations include Trinkle Main Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre, Salem Civic Center, and the Berglund Special Events Center.
- Who are some of the main performers playing in Roanoke?
- Upcoming dates feature the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, The Wizard of Oz, The Nutcracker, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, and Brad Williams. These acts appear across various venues throughout the city.