MLK Performing Arts Center
Charlottesville, VA
1400 Melbourne Road 22901
VENUE GUIDE
MLK Performing Arts Center
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near MLK Performing Arts Center
Make the event easier by staying close to MLK Performing Arts Center and the surrounding Charlottesville area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlottesville, VA
0.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (1,120 reviews)
Red Roof Inn Charlottesville
0.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (755 reviews)
Hampton Inn Charlottesville
0.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (717 reviews)
Days Inn by Wyndham Charlottesville/University Area
1.0 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.5 (901 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About MLK Performing Arts Center & the Area
MLK Performing Arts Center is an event venue in Charlottesville, VA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near MLK Performing Arts Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
El Ciruelo
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to MLK Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (170 reviews)
Szechuan Restaurant
0.9 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of MLK Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (296 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Kindness Cafe + Play
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (63 reviews)
The Art Bar
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (64 reviews)
Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe
0.8 mi from the venue
Coffee near MLK Performing Arts Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (225 reviews)
C'Ville Coffee
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (540 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
1.1 mi from the venue
Coffee near MLK Performing Arts Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (324 reviews)
Grit Coffee, Stonefield
1.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (339 reviews)
Museums
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
1.5 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before MLK Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (23 reviews)
Virginia Discovery Museum
1.6 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (460 reviews)
The Looking Glass Immersive Art Experience
1.9 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before MLK Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (273 reviews)
Leander McCormick Observatory
2.4 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (27 reviews)
Attractions
Greenleaf Park
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (308 reviews)
McIntire Park
0.4 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (664 reviews)
Greenbrier Park
0.6 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (122 reviews)
Unlocked History Escape Rooms
0.8 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to MLK Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (1,544 reviews)
Northeast Park
1.0 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (72 reviews)
Booker T. Washington Park
1.1 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to MLK Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (311 reviews)
Shopping
Seminole Square Shopping Center
0.9 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (1,295 reviews)
Barracks Road Shopping Center
1.4 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to MLK Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (3,517 reviews)
The Shops at Stonefield
1.4 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to MLK Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (2,145 reviews)
York Place
1.6 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (33 reviews)
29th Place
1.7 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to MLK Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (897 reviews)
The Corner
1.8 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (88 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near MLK Performing Arts Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
El Ciruelo
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at MLK Performing Arts Center.
Today: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (170 reviews)
Szechuan Restaurant
0.9 mi from the venue
Food near MLK Performing Arts Center for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (296 reviews)
Getting to MLK Performing Arts Center
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to MLK Performing Arts Center in Charlottesville, VA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
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Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for MLK Performing Arts Center. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
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