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Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center Tickets
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- Charlottesville, VA
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December 2026
7 events- DEC05Charlottesville Ballet: Nutcracker Sweets - Sensory Friendly11:00 AMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
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May 2027
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Headliners Coming to Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center
Charlottesville Ballet
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Friday, May 14, 2027 · Saturday, May 15, 2027
The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Sunday, December 6, 2026 · Saturday, December 12, 2026 · Saturday, December 12, 2026 · Sunday, December 13, 2026 · Sunday, December 13, 2026
The venue
About Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center
Welcome to the Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center (MLK PAC) on the Charlottesville High School campus. The venue hosts a diverse slate of performances—from classical concerts and ballet to school showcases and community celebrations. We’re here to help you secure your seats and plan your visit with practical details.
\nPublic seating charts are provided by the event organizer or ticketing site for each performance. Your specific great seats and the section you want will be shown when you select tickets. The venue sits on CHS campus, and seating is determined on a per-show basis.
Parking is available near the MLK PAC entrance and along the CHS campus. Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) serves the CHS area, and local shuttle options connect to downtown for easy access. Park & Ride options are available if you’re coming from surrounding areas. For a comfortable stay near the venue, consider partner hotels such as Omni Charlottesville Hotel, Graduate Charlottesville, Holiday Inn Univ Area, and Hampton Inn Charlottesville. If you’re planning group visits or special performances, we’ve got recommended dining options and hotel partners to streamline your trip.
\nUpcoming events may include productions like The Nutcracker, Hello, Dolly!, and Bela Fleck performances, as well as Charlottesville Symphony and Municipal Band concerts. We’ll help you secure your tickets with straightforward, no-fuss service—like having a friend in the business.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 1,276-seat main theater.
- Address: Charlottesville High School, 1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901.
- Venue type: Public high school performing arts center (MLK PAC) on CHS campus.
- Seating chart: Public seating charts are not published for the venue; event-specific seating is shown by ticketing sites (e.g., Ticketmaster).
- Parking: Plentiful parking near the MLK PAC entrance and along the CHS north side.
- Transit: Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) serves CHS; UVA area free trolley connects to downtown; Park & Ride options available.
- Nearby hotels: Omni Charlottesville Hotel (212 Ridge McIntire Rd); Graduate Charlottesville (1309 West Main St); Holiday Inn Univ Area (1901 Emmet St); Hampton Inn Charlottesville (2035 India Rd).
- Notable events: The Nutcracker ballet, Ray Charles, Hello Dolly, Bela Fleck; Charlottesville Symphony and Municipal Band performances; Charlottesville’s annual MLK Community Celebration and Worship Service.