Event & Wedding Venues
Harrisonburg, VA
Forbes Center for the Performing Arts is James Madison University's premier venue for music, theatre, and dance performances. The center hosts a full calendar of professional and student productions including orchestral concerts, jazz ensembles, theatrical productions, and dance performances. The facility serves as both a teaching venue for JMU's College of Visual and Performing Arts and a public performance space, offering ticket sales for single events and season subscriptions.
Ideal for: Music and theatre enthusiasts, families seeking performing arts experiences, JMU students and families, event hosts seeking a professional venue
Service area: Harrisonburg, Virginia and surrounding region
University-Based Professional Venue: Forbes Center is James Madison University's dedicated performing arts facility, hosting student ensembles and professional touring productions with high-caliber acoustics and multiple performance spaces including concert halls, recital halls, and mainstage theatre.
Diverse Programming: Offers year-round performances spanning classical music, jazz, contemporary theatre, dance, and special events, from student recitals to guest artists and world premieres.
Public Event Venue: Available for private events and group bookings in addition to regular ticketed performances, with full technical specifications and hospitality accommodations.
Address: 147 Warsaw Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: (540) 568-7000
Website: jmuforbescenter.com
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