Rent The Jefferson
Features and Amenities
- Settings for Events from 150-650 attendees
- Two Full Service Bars
- Onsite Event Manager
- Professional Staging
- Technical Support
- Audio and Visual Equipment (lighting and sound systems, projector screen, microphones, podium, etc.)
- Wheelchair accessible, smoke free, air-conditioned
The Jefferson has the flexibility to host:
- Weddings: Ceremonies & Receptions
- Parties: Cocktail & Dinner, Birthday Parties, Holiday Gatherings
- Receptions: Class Reunions, Non-Profit Fundraisers
- Live Music: Private Shows, VIP Section for Concerts
- Business Meetings: Conferences, Lectures & Panel Discussions
About The Jefferson Theater
Located on Charlottesville's historic Downtown Mall, the Jefferson Theater was established in 1912 as a live performance theater that played host to silent movies, vaudeville acts, and a historic list of live performers, ranging from Harry Houdini to The Three Stooges.
The Jefferson reopened on November 27, 2009 after a comprehensive restoration that highlights the theater's vintage architecture while modernizing its facilities. The theater features two full‐service bars on separate floors, a restored balcony, new central air and heating systems, and new restrooms throughout the facility, and serves as a premiere venue for weddings in Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.
Email rentals@jeffersontheater.com to inquire about dates and pricing.
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