Events Calendar May/June 2026

Top May and June Events Around the Roanoke Area

Compiled by Karen Neathawk / Photo above: Local Colors Festival, May 16, Elmwood Park

Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information.

Events, Expos & For A Good Cause

May 1. Free Yoga for the People. Downtown Roanoke Public Library. facebook.com/FreeYogaForThePeopleRoanoke
May 1-2. Community School’s Strawberry Festival. Elmwood Park. 563-5036. strawberryfestivalroanoke.org
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27. Grandin Village Farmers Market. leapforlocalfood.org/grandin-village-farmers-market
May 2. Puppapalooza. Virginia Museum of Transportation. 342-5670. vmt.org/events
May 2. Taco’Ritas. Berglund Center. 853-2510. berglundcenter.live
May 2-3. 11th Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show. Berglund Center. facebook.com/events/…
May 3. Mint Juleps, Murder & Mayhem at Well Hung Vineyard. jumpintomystery.com
May 3. Spring Bling 2026. The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. westendcenter.org
May 4, 8, 12, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29; JUNE 1, 5, 12, 19, 22, 26. Free Yoga for the People. Downtown Roanoke Public Library. facebook.com/FreeYogaForThePeopleRoanoke
May 5, 12, 29, 26; JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. West End Farmers Market. 632-1360. leapforlocalfood.org/west-end-farmers-market
May 6, 13, 20, 27; JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24. Yoga at the Taubman. Taubman Museum of Art. 342-5760. taubmanmuseum.org
May 9. Daisy Art Parade & Carnival. The Rivers Edge Park. daisyartparade.com
May 9. Spring Craft & Vendor Show. Berglund Center. 519-0935. savvyeventscraftshows.com
May 9. Mimosas at the Mansion. Historic Fishburn Mansion. 853-2236. playroanoke.com/community-special-events
May 9. Mint Juleps, Murder & Mayhem. Crystal Spring Grocery Co. jumpintomystery.com
May 13. AABOA Business Expo. Berglund Center. 354-4959. aaboa.net
May 16. Local Colors Festival. Elmwood Park. 904-2234. localcolors.org
May 16. Parkside Picks: Community Yard Sale & Flea Market. Green Hill Park. roanokecountyparks.com
May 17. Kids to Parks Day. Elmwood Park. 853-2236. playroanoke.com/kids-parks-day
May 21. The Roanoker Magazine’s 2026 Best of Party! The Exchange Music Hall at The Promissory Hotel. theroanoker.com
May 22-24. Festival in the Park. Elmwood Park. 339-6595. roanokefestival.com
May 22-24. Salem Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Salem Civic Center. 375-3004. salemciviccenter.com
May 30-31. Sidewalk Art Show. Taubman Museum of Art. 342-5760. taubmanmuseum.org
JUNE 5. Hello Summer Festival. Green Hill Park. roanokecountyparks.com
JUNE 6. Spring Salem Holiday Market. Salem Civic Center. 375-3004. salemciviccenter.com
JUNE 13, 27. Mingle at the Market. Downtown Vinton. 343-1364. vintonchamber.com
JUNE 17-19. Teen Rail Camp. Virginia Museum of Transportation. 342-5670. vmt.org/events
JUNE 24. Dinner in the Dark 2026. 5 Points Music Sanctuary. 795-5618. 5pointsmusic.com
JUNE 26. Star City Motor Madness Kickoff Party. Virginia Museum of Transportation. 342-5670. vmt.org/events
JUNE 27. Dr. Zoolittle Day. Mill Mountain Zoo. 343-3241. mmzoo.org

DRAMA, COMEDY & DANCE

May 2. Big Lick Conspiracy. The Spot on Kirk. thespotonkirk.org
May 3. The Students of Roanoke Ballet Theatre present: Coppélia. Jefferson Center. 345-2550. jeffcenter.org
May 6. Jay Leno. The Harvester Performance Center. 484-8277. harvester-music.com
May 7-17. The Tin Woman. Showtimers Community Theatre. 774-2660. showtimers.org
May 9. An Evening with Kelli O’Hara. Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. 231-5300. artscenter.vt.edu
May 9. An Evening with Larry the Cable Guy. Salem Civic Center. 375-3004. salemciviccenter.com
May 26; JUNE 30. The R.E.A.L. Funny Open Mic Comedy Show. The Spot on Kirk. thespotonkirk.org
JUNE 1-28. “Pete the Cat.” Mill Mountain Theatre. 342-5740. millmountain.org
JUNE 6-7. The Students of Roanoke Ballet Theatre present: “The Sleeping Beauty.” Jefferson Center. 345-2550. jeffcenter.org
JUNE 10. “Mrs. Doubtfire.” Berglund Performing Arts Theatre. 853-2510. berglundcenter.live

EXHIBITS OF ART & ARTIFACT

May 15-JUNE 10. Highlights from the Permanent Collection: The Watercolor Landscapes of Pierre Daura. Taubman Museum of Art. 342-5760. taubmanmuseum.org
May 4-15. ICAT: Open (at the) Source. Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. 231-5300. artscenter.vt.edu
May 8-14. SOVA Senior Show. Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. 231-5300. artscenter.vt.edu
JUNE 4-Aug 22. Jiro Okura: A Line of Breath Between Wood and Light. Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. 231-5300. artscenter.vt.edu

MUSIC TO THE EAR

May 1. Dori Freeman + Ric Robertson. The Spot on Kirk. thespotonkirk.org
May 1. Ours Samplus + TheBusiness. 5 Points Music Sanctuary. 795-5618. 5pointsmusic.com
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26. The Friday Night Jamboree. The Floyd Country Store. 745-4563. floydcountrystore.com
May 1, 3; JUNE 26, 28. Salem Choral Society Spring Concerts. Salem Presbyterian Church. 353-3931. salemchoralsociety.com
May 2. 5PTS Outdoors at The Dog Bowl: Chatham County Line. Black Dog Salvage. 795-5618. 5pointsmusic.com
May 2. Ben Folds and a Piano. The Harvester Performance Center. 484-8277. harvester-music.com
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27. Americana Afternoons. The Floyd Country Store. 745-4563. floydcountrystore.com
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; JUNE 7, 14, 21, 28. Sunday Music Jams. The Floyd Country Store. 745-4563. floydcountrystore.com
May 7, 14, 21, 28; JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25. Honky Tonk Thursdays. The Floyd Country Store. 745-4563. floydcountrystore.com
May 8. Asleep at the Wheel. The Harvester Performance Center. 484-8277. harvester-music.com
May 8. Chase Matthew. Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges. 206-2414. drpepperpark.com
May 9. Bon Jovi Tribute: Always Jovi. Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges. 206-2414. drpepperpark.com
May 9. FJ – A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey. The Harvester Performance Center. 484-8277. harvester-music.com
May 9. Ramona & The Holy Smokes, Rebecca Porter & The Rhinestone Roses, Mose Wilson. The Spot on Kirk. thespotonkirk.org
May 9. Roanoke Symphony Orchestra: Elgar & Dvorák. Berglund Performing Arts Theatre. 343-9127. rso.com
May 9. The Darkside Experience – Pink Floyd Tribute. 5 Points Music Sanctuary. 795-5618. 5pointsmusic.com
May 10. Andrew Duhon. The Spot on Kirk. thespotonkirk.org
May 10. Organ Recital: David Lim. Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church. 343-5541. rcpres.org
May 10; JUNE 14. Music on the Mountain. Mill Mountain Discovery Center. 853-2236. playroanoke.com
May 12. Black Label Society. Salem Civic Center. 375-3004. salemciviccenter.com
May 14. Jackyl & Buckcherry. Salem Civic Center. 375-3004. salemciviccenter.com
May 13. Magoo. 5 Points Music Sanctuary. 795-5618. 5pointsmusic.com
May 14. David Nail. The Harvester Performance Center. 484-8277. harvester-music.com
May 15. A Tour of Italy with the Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra and Choir. St. John’s Episcopal Church. 632-2780. RoanoqueBaroque.org
May 15. Raul Midón. Jefferson Center. 345-2550. jeffcenter.org
May 16. Gary Allan. Salem Civic Center. 375-3004. salemciviccenter.com
May 16. Punch Brothers. The Harvester Performance Center. 484-8277. harvester-music.com
May 17. A Tour of Italy with the Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra and Choir. Windsor Hills United Methodist Church. 632-2780. RoanoqueBaroque.org
May 19. Sunny Sweeney with Mindy Miller. The Spot on Kirk. thespotonkirk.org
May 22. Ravi Coltrane. Jefferson Center. 345-2550. jeffcenter.org
May 23. Hairball. Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges. 206-2414. drpepperpark.com
May 26. Buckethead. 5 Points Music Sanctuary. 795-5618. 5pointsmusic.com
May 29. Big Something. 5 Points Music Sanctuary. 795-5618. 5pointsmusic.com
May 29. Kinnfolk. The Spot on Kirk. thespotonkirk.org
May 29. Rocky Dale Davis. Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges. 206-2414. drpepperpark.com
May 29. Tracy Lawrence: No Alibis. Berglund Performing Arts Theatre. 853-2510. berglundcenter.live
May 30. Big Something. 5 Points Music Sanctuary. 795-5618. 5pointsmusic.com
May 30. Brian Charette. Jefferson Center. 345-2550. jeffcenter.org
May 30. Jo Dee Messina. Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges. 206-2414. drpepperpark.com
May 30. Star City Rockabilly Festival. Virginia Museum of Transportation. 342-5670. vmt.org
May 31. Josh Gates. Berglund Performing Arts Theatre. 853-2510. berglundcenter.live
May 31. ZG Smith with Madison Hughes. The Spot on Kirk. thespotonkirk.org
JUNE 3. Tom Hamilton Band. 5 Points Music Sanctuary. 795-5618. 5pointsmusic.com
JUNE 4. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges. 206-2414. drpepperpark.com
JUNE 4. Journey: Final Frontier Tour. Berglund Center. 853-2510. berglundcenter.live
JUNE 5. Lauren Alaina. Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges. 206-2414. drpepperpark.com
JUNE 5. Shannon McNally. The Spot on Kirk. thespotonkirk.org
JUNE 6. 5PTS Outdoors at The Dog Bowl: Same As It Ever Was – Talking Heads Tribute. Black Dog Salvage. 795-5618. 5pointsmusic.com
JUNE 12. RSO Presents: Nashville Meets the Symphony. Salem Civic Center. 375-3004. salemciviccenter.com
JUNE 18. Josh Turner. Berglund Performing Arts Theatre. 853-2510. berglundcenter.live
JUNE 19. Tom Keifer Band with L.A. Guns. Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges. 206-2414. drpepperpark.com
JUNE 19. Total Chaos, Noogy, Spiky Tops, Angry Youth. The Spot on Kirk. thespotonkirk.org
JUNE 20. Kaleta & Super Yamba Band with Africa Unplugged. 5 Points Music Sanctuary. 795-5618. 5pointsmusic.com
JUNE 25. Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour. Salem Civic Center. 375-3004. salemciviccenter.com
JUNE 27. Bob Seger Tribute: Hollywood Nights. Dr Pepper Park at The Bridges. 206-2414. drpepperpark.com
JUNE 28. Kathy Mattea. The Harvester Performance Center. 484-8277. harvester-music.com

BEST IN SPORTS

May 2. Twisted Trail 10k. New London Tech Trails. Forest. runsignup.com
MAY 5-10, 26-31; JUNE 9-14, 23-28. Salem Red Sox Baseball Home Games. Carilion Clinic Field. 389-3333. milb.com/salem
May 7. Youth Mountain Bike Race. Washington Park. 853-2236. playroanoke.com
May 17. Tiny Tot Tri!. Elmwood Park. 853-2236. playroanoke.com
May 31. Conquer the Cove 25k & Marathon. Carvins Cove. 525-9452. mountainjunkies.net
JUNE 19. Birdies Fore Birdies Golf Tournament. Hidden Valley Country Club. 798-9836. swvawildlifecenter.org

NOT TO MISS IN JULY

Floyd Fest July 22-26

Set in the scenic Blue Ridge at FestivalPark in Check, Virginia, FloydFest 2026 (July 22 to 26) blends a genre-spanning, high-quality lineup with an immersive mountain setting just 30 minutes from Roanoke. Headlined by Tedeschi Trucks Band, My Morning Jacket, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Lukas Nelson, plus 100+ artists, it offers camping, glamping, outdoor adventures, art, yoga, and family-friendly programming. Known for its welcoming “FloydFest Family” vibe, the festival also features local culture, workshops, and Blue Ridge exploration. Tickets and parking are limited! Early purchase is strongly encouraged.

5826 Floyd Highway North, Check, VA 24072
Tickets: FloydFest.com

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Karen Neathawk

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