Hurricane Helene Update

We are thinking of our neighbors in SWVA and are grateful for the first responders and organizations that are providing assistance. Virginia's Blue Ridge region (Cities of Roanoke & Salem and Counties of Botetourt, Franklin, & Roanoke) was fortunate to sustain minimal damage from the storm and our local businesses are open and ready to welcome visitors. Learn More

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The Jefferson Center is distinctive in offering you the best of all worlds. The elegance of historic architecture and grand decor, coupled with the freedom to choose your caterer and other service providers. Select from our versatile options that are part of this innovative venue. Our flexibility helps make your event unique and personal. Take advantage of our event planning resources; we can put you in touch with skilled planners and technical expertise should you need help arranging an exceptional event. Jefferson Center can accommodate public and private events of almost any size in a wide variety of styles including theatre, performance and conference (with breakout rooms), classroom style, seated rounds and cocktail parties for every occasion with capacities from five to 900. Our free and convenient parking is just one more advantage of using Jefferson Center for your special event.

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  • Directions: From I-81: Take Exit 143 (I-581/220 South). Follow I-581/220 South to Elm Avenue Exit (Right at light). Follow Elm Avenue to 5th Street. Turn right onto 5th Street. Follow 5th Street for 3 blocks to Luck Avenue. Turn left onto Luck Avenue. Jefferson Center is at 541 Luck Avenue.
  • Major Access Routes: I-581, US 220, US 460
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  • Monday Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Tuesday Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Wednesday Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Thursday Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Friday Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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  • Credit Card Types Accepted: All major credit cards accepted.
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  • DescriptionJefferson Center is distinctive in offering you the best of all worlds – the elegance of historic architecture and grand decor, coupled with the freedom to choose your caterer and other service providers. Select from our versatile options that are part of this innovative venue. From our state of the art 900+ seat Shaftman Performance Hall to the perfect meeting space L.L. Rice, our flexibility helps make your event unique and personal.
  • Largest Room14767
  • Total Sq. Ft.29113
  • Reception Capacity500
  • Theatre Capacity940
  • Type of Space Indoor Space
  • Banquet Capacity300
  • Number of Rooms6
Shaftman Performance Hall
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 14767
  • Theater Capacity: 912
  • Amphitheater Present:
  • Listening Devices Present:
Fitpatrick Hall
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 7224
  • Theater Capacity: 300
  • Banquet Capacity: 220
  • Reception Capacity: 220
Fralin Atrium
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 3552
  • Banquet Capacity: 100
  • Reception Capacity: 300
Rehearsal Hall
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 1888
  • Theater Capacity: 150
  • Reception Capacity: 120
L.L. Rice Room
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 756
  • Theater Capacity: 36
  • Classroom Capacity: 36
  • Banquet Capacity: 32
  • Reception Capacity: 44
Training Theater
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 926
  • Classroom Capacity: 50