Festival Hall

Sachal Vasandani

Sachal Vasandani

Festival Hall presents ‘Cole Porter, Jazz in Technicolor’

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Festival Hall in Greensboro will stage its second show of the 2026 Jazz Series on Aug. 6, with The Jazz Legacy Project’s (JLP’s) presentation of “Cole Porter, Jazz in Technicolor,” featuring special guest vocalist Sachal Vasandani.Porter stands alone with an unparalleled gift of contributing so...
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Festival Hall’s Bingo for the Arts scheduled Jan. 23

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Festival Hall, Greensboro’s premier arts venue and cultural center, is gearing up for its 3rd annual fundraiser, Bingo for the Arts, on Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale.Get ready to shout “Bingo!” because the Hall is lining up an evening packed with thrilling rounds of everyone’s...
Joe Gransden (center) performs on stage at Greensboro’s Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Joe Gransden (center) performs on stage at Greensboro’s Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Gransden lights up Festival Hall stage

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Joe Gransden and his band bring to life the music of the big bands, featuring songs from old and new.
LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Festival Hall features new artwork

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
On your next visit to Greensboro’s Festival Hall, you will find some new artwork on the walls by local Georgia artists, including works of collage, oil on canvas and board, acrylics, transparent watercolor, photography, and patterned rag rugs.
Members of The Jazz Legacy Project perform the music of Herbie Hancock to close out the 2025 season. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Members of The Jazz Legacy Project perform the music of Herbie Hancock to close out the 2025 season. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

JLP presents life and music of Herbie Hancock

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) finished its 2025 season last week after presenting the life and music of jazz great Herbie Hancock.On stage at Greensboro’s Festival Hall were JLP narrator and drummer Justin Varnes, John Sandfort on saxophone, Kevin Smith on bass, pianist Louis Devereux, and Justin...
An assistant gets into the box ready for the show July 10 at Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

An assistant gets into the box ready for the show July 10 at Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Greensboro’s Festival Hall hosts magic show

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Mark the Magic Man entertained a large audience on July 10 at Festival Hall, having the crowd laugh, have fun, and try to figure out how things magically appeared and disappeared.This evening included members from the audience, who were picked at random by Mark, along with children from Mark’s...
The Jazz Legacy Project on stage at Festival Hall in Greensboro, performing the music of jazz legend Miles Davis. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The Jazz Legacy Project on stage at Festival Hall in Greensboro, performing the music of jazz legend Miles Davis. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Jazz Legacy Project presents music of Miles Davis

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Last week, the Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) musicians brought to life the music and times of legendary jazz performer Miles Davis at Festival Hall.
The John Dunn Band performed onstage throughout the evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The John Dunn Band performed onstage throughout the evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Greensboro hosts Mayor’s Gala to benefit nonprofits

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Greensboro Mayor Corey Williams and his wife hosted the inaugural Mayor’s Gala Saturday evening at Festival Hall.This black-tie event was an evening affair celebrating community, philanthropy, and sophistication.
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