Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

02/18/2025

The Forbes Center is excited to welcome Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents New Orleans Songbook on Sunday, March 2 at 7 pm!

New Orleans Songbook brings the spirit and joy of Mardi Gras and the soul of New Orleans to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. Get your tickets at https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2025/03/02-jazz-songbook.shtml

The 2024-2025 Forbes Masterpiece Season is sponsored by Kathy Moran Wealth Group.

02/05/2025

Don't miss tonight's Forbes Family Fun show - "The Spirit of Harriet Tubman" Written and performed by Leslie McCurdy In Celebration of Black History Month! Tickets are still available in person at the Box Office, by phone (540) 568-7000 or online https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2025/02/05-tubman.shtml

02/03/2025

Still not sure what to do for Valentine's Day? 💌 Add the GRAMMY and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) with flowers and dinner - you'll surely win it this year!

TF3 defies conventions with genre-bending excellence. Their extraordinary sound merges classical, Americana, modern pop, and singer-songwriter styles. TF3’s collaborations with acclaimed composers and Pulitzer Prize winners, Jennifer Higdon and Kevin Puts, resulted in the GRAMMY Award-winning album, “Letters for the Future,” conducted by Xian Zhang and featuring the Philadelphia Orchestra. “Is it bluegrass or country, jazz improvisation or some new kind of classical? One thing’s for certain. It’s fabulous!” (Albany Times Union)

Tickets available at https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2025/02/14-time-for-three.shtml

01/24/2025

The Forbes Center is dedicated to ensuring that all community members, especially young people, have access to enriching cultural experiences through free performances for local K-8 schools.

This mission is realized through a dynamic collaboration with Any Given Child Shenandoah Valley and various other initiatives. Established over ten years ago, this partnership exemplifies the Forbes Center's commitment to fostering equitable access to the arts for K-8 students in Harrisonburg City and Rockingham County Schools.

Read the full story at https://rebrand.ly/ckzt85o

01/23/2025

Still not sure what to do for Valentine's Day? 💌 Add the GRAMMY and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) with flowers and dinner - you'll surely win it this year!

TF3 defies conventions with genre-bending excellence. Their extraordinary sound merges classical, Americana, modern pop, and singer-songwriter styles. TF3’s collaborations with acclaimed composers and Pulitzer Prize winners, Jennifer Higdon and Kevin Puts, resulted in the GRAMMY Award-winning album, “Letters for the Future,” conducted by Xian Zhang and featuring the Philadelphia Orchestra. “Is it bluegrass or country, jazz improvisation or some new kind of classical? One thing’s for certain. It’s fabulous!” (Albany Times Union)

Tickets available at jmuforbescenter.com

01/21/2025

Percussion All Stars Silkroad Ensemble is this Sunday, January 26! Get your tickets at jmuforbescenter.com.

https://youtu.be/w4H9qYD08bY

The 2024-2025 Masterpiece Season is sponsored by Kathy Moran Wealth Group.

Tickets at jmuforbescenter.com.PERCUSSION ALL STARSSilkroad EnsembleWith Kaoru Watanabe (taiko drum, flute), Balla Kouyate (balafon, vocal), Sandeep Das (tab...

01/13/2025

Don't miss our next Forbes Family Fun Show - "Pirate School: Sea Dreams," created and performed by David Engel on Thursday, January 23, at 6:30 pm at the Forbes Center! Check out a preview below. 🏴‍☠️

Tickets at jmuforbescenter.com.PIRATE SCHOOL: SEA DREAMSCreated and Performed by David EngelThursday, January 23, 2025 @ 6:30 pmMainstage Theatre"A treasure ...

12/09/2024

Lúnasa performs THIS Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 pm!

They have performed more than 2,000 shows across 36 countries at high profile concert venues like Carnegie Hall and The Hollywood Bowl. The band’s complex arrangements and unique sound have reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences worldwide with their thrilling concerts.

Check out their video below!

Tickets at jmuforbescenter.com.Lúnasa Irish Solstice CelebrationThursday, December 12 @ 7:30 pmConcert Hall"The Irish music dream team" (Folk Roots Magazine)...

12/03/2024

Congratulations to Ruth L. and Terri M. as our two winners in the Forbes Family Fun 5-Pack Giveaway!

Thanks for entering everyone, and don't hesitate to visit us anyway to see one of our upcoming Forbes Family Fun shows!

Holidayfest: Selections from Handel's Messiah (12/7-8)
Pirate School: Sea Dreams (1/23)
The Spirit of Harriet Tubman (2/5)
The Littlest Mermaid (2/8-9)
The Vanishing Elephant (3/7)

Tickets and more info: https://bit.ly/3YTdHnS

11/21/2024

Give the gift of world-class theatre, dance, and music entertainment at the Forbes Center! Call (540) 568-7000 to order a gift certificate today - on sale through December 13.