Jed Harrelson with Friendly Fire | Emerging Artist Series
Experience a powerful night of live music in Charleston on May 15th as Nashville-based soul artist Jed Harrelson takes the stage. Blending soul, rock, and R&B, Harrelson delivers a dynamic performance rooted in connection, energy, and unforgettable sound.
Hot 8 Brass Band | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
New Orleans’ own Hot 8 Brass Band has epitomized the sound of New Orleans street music for over a decade. Their performances pulse with the funk, soul, and high-octane energy that has made New Orleans music beloved worldwide. The Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series with the Hot 8 Brass Band is like no other on May 21.
CLUE
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget!
The Lao Tizer Band | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
“Jazz Group of the Year” nominee The Lao Tizer Band makes their debut in the Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series on June 11. Celebrating their new album AMPLIFY, the group delivers a high-energy, all-star performance you won’t want to miss.
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is delighted to welcome fans of adventure, romance, and sheer cinematic magic to The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes.
Chicago
Multi-Grammy award-winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced today that they will be performing in Charleston, WV, at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on June 20, 2026.
Magnolia Boulevard with Woodbine | Emerging Artist Series
Experience one night of powerful Appalachian soul on June 26 as Magnolia Boulevard blends rock, blues, and soul with deep-rooted storytelling, joined by Charleston’s own Woodbine.
Vince Gill’s 50 Years From Home Tour
One of the most popular and most recorded singers of the past thirty years, music icon Vince Gill today announced a portion of his upcoming tour dates.
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters
Get ready for an unforgettable night of rock and roll as Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters bring their “2026 Morro Rock Tour” to the Clay Center on July 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
Nederlander Presents Bluey’s Big Play
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® awardwinning children’s television series.
Nederlander Presents Bluey’s Big Play
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® awardwinning children’s television series.
Old Crow Medicine Show
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is proud to announce that acclaimed Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show will perform live on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
Swan Lake presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Swan Lake presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
KINKY BOOTS
The boots are back! KINKY BOOTS will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Celebrated with six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, a Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album, and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical, this big-hearted musical hit will have you strutting out of the theater saying “Yeah!”
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Season Finale!
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
2026 Kanawha County Strings Festival Concert
The 2026 Kanawha County Strings Festival Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
Bre Kennedy with Abbie McAllister | Emerging Artist Series
Experience a night of powerful storytelling as Bre Kennedy takes the stage on April 24 with music from her latest album The Alchemist. Joined by rising WV artist Abbie McAllister, this intimate performance celebrates emerging voices and the connection of live music.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Symphony of Illusions with Michael Grandinetti
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
Karen Briggs | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Currently regarded by many as one of the most legendary violinists of our time, Karen Briggs has developed an impressive career as an early elite in the evolution of the contemporary violin. Experience her powerful, moving performance on April 3 as part of the Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series.
MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN
Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Fate, Fortune, and Farrenc
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Music from the Big Screen
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
A Taste of Ireland–The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
Direct from Off-Broadway and London’s West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company returns with its flagship production — ‘A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ — touring the USA in 2026. Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.
Harmonies for Hope 2026
We’re thrilled to announce the Third Annual Harmonies for Hope! Join us on February 28th, 2026, at 7:30 PM for an unforgettable evening of music to benefit Recovery Point West Virginia!
With an incredible lineup including Tommy Prine, John Inghram Band, Philip Bowen, The Local Honeys, Rory Isaac, Leah Cook, Bryan Roberts, and Woodbine, it’s a night you won’t want to miss!
Stephane Wrembel | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Stephane Wrembel is one of the world’s most highly regarded guitarists. You’ve seen him live on NPR’s Mountain Stage, now he’s coming back for the Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series on February 26th.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Shakespeare on Stage
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Musical Titans
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Wild Kratts LIVE! 2.0
The Kratt Brothers bring the hit PBS Kids series to life with Wild Kratts LIVE! 2.0 at the Clay Center on January 21, 2026. Families will experience Creature Power Suits, exciting rescues, and laugh-out-loud fun in this one-night-only adventure.
Kelle Boggs Dance Studio Annual Christmas Show
Enjoy an enchanting evening with Kelle Boggs Dance Studio as they present their Annual Christmas Show!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
With a heart “two sizes too small,” the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.