Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

10/15/2026

Movement, emotion and atmosphere.

Step into the world of Dancescapes, where powerful movement and evocative choreography blur the lines between art, music and emotion. Experience an evening of contemporary dance featuring JMU's Virginia Repertory Dance Company, Nov 6-8.

Get tickets: https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2026/11/06-dancescapes.shtml

10/12/2026

From the world's greatest stages to Harrisonburg! Angela Brown has graced the stages of Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Paris Opera and more. Now, experience her extraordinary voice live at the Forbes Center.

A celebrated soprano, Angela Brown unites opera, pop, and gospel in one sensational performance on Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 pm in the Concert Hall. Reserve your seats at https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2026/10/22-angela-brown.shtml

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Benjamin W. and Luz L. on being our two winners in our Forbes Family Fun 4-Pack Ticket Giveaway! 🎉

Stay tuned for another ticket giveaway and in the meantime, come say hi and enjoy one of our upcoming shows - https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/family.shtml

09/30/2026

Did you know Stile Antico received three Grammy® nominations, and performed live at the 60th Grammy® Awards at Madison Square Garden?

The performing group will be at Forbes Tue, Oct 13 at 7:30 pm in the Concert Hall! Get your tickets at https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2026/10/13-stile-antico.shtml

09/22/2026

Join our mailing list and stay connected! Every year, you'll receive our annual Masterpiece Season Brochure mailed directly to your address! Our season brochure lists all upcoming encore, ensemble and Forbes Family Fun shows.

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09/22/2026

There's still time to sign-up! Want to win 4 tickets to a Forbes Family Fun performance? This is your chance! Enter the Forbes Family Fun 4-Pack Ticket Giveaway between now and Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Two winners will be drawn on Friday, October 2, 2026. Gather your crew, make some memories, and let the fun begin. Enter to win today: https://bit.ly/4istN3l

09/18/2026

Still looking for something special to do this Saturday? Make it a night at the theater! 🎭

The Other Mozart brings the forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart to life in a striking one-woman performance filled with music, history and powerful storytelling tomorrow, September 19 at 7:30 pm in the Mainstage Theatre. Get tickets in person, by phone at 540.568.7000 or online: https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2026/09/19-other-mozart.shtml

09/17/2026

A sound unlike any other.

Experience one of the world's most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles. Performing without a conductor, these 12 London-based performers have thrilled audiences across the globe with their fresh, vibrant and moving performances of Renaissance polyphony.

See them perform live on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 pm in the Concert Hall. Get tickets online at https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2026/10/13-stile-antico.shtml or visit/call the Box Office at 540.568.7000.

09/16/2026

FAMILY FUN. ON US! 🎉 Want to win 4 tickets to a Forbes Family Fun performance?

This is your chance! Enter the Forbes Family Fun 4-Pack Ticket Giveaway between now and Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Two winners will be drawn on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Gather your crew, make some memories, and let the fun begin. Enter to win today: https://bit.ly/4istN3l