Music
Live Music Near O.Henry Hotel
O.Henry Hotel Cocktails & Jazz
Address: 624 Green Valley Rd., Greensboro, NC 27408
Every Thursday from 6-9 PM (and occasional Saturdays from 7-10 PM) you can enjoy vintage craft cocktails and delightful small plates (see the menu) garnished with live American jazz standards from 6:00 – 9:00 PM by the O.Henry Trio and a rotating list of vocalists.
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen
Address: 1421 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408
Gather with friends at Lucky 32 to hear live acoustic music by Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn Olson of The Olsons (formerly AM rOdeO). Fantastic covers and original live music. No cover charge!
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
Performance Venue Address:
Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St.,
Greensboro, NC 27401
Enjoy classical masterpieces, contemporary favorites, cinematic scores, and special performances by Greensboro’s professional orchestra and its guest artists.
The Tanger Center
Address: 300 N. Elm St.,
Greensboro, NC 27401
A major performing arts destination hosting Broadway productions, concerts, orchestral performances, and nationally recognized entertainers. Expect a polished, large-scale theater experience with a varied calendar of touring productions and special events.
Music Festivals in Greensboro
EASTERN Festival of Music
Coming Summer 2027
O.Henry Hotel is delighted to be an Official Hotel of the Eastern Festival of Music (EFM) in Greensboro. For six decades, EFM, a nationally recognized classical music festival and summer educational program has transformed the area for music enthusiasts of all ages whose tastes range from classical to jazz to bluegrass and everything in between. Concerts and events happen daily. EFM is distinguished by its accomplished faculty, exhilarating repertoire, and world-renowned visiting artists under the artistic direction of Gerard Schwarz. A powerful teaching institution, EFM provides encouragement and guidance to young musicians from across the country and around the globe as they take pivotal steps towards careers in the performing arts.
North Carolina Folk Festival | September 10-12, 2027
Music and dance traditions from every part of the nation are represented and performed by the country’s very finest traditional artists. A mix of open air and tented areas provide a variety of performance venues ranging from intimate stages to amphitheater size in downtown Greensboro.
Enjoy the NC Folk Festival in-style. Get the full three-day music experience with the included three-day VIP passes for two people. Head back to our gracious hotels after each day of music to relax in luxury accommodations with elevated amenities. Rejuvenate and fuel-up with great food and drinks at Green Valley Grill, Print Works Bistro, or Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen with the included dining credit before you head out to a full-day of concerts or get back in the evening and unwind with a cocktail and dining.
Theatre
COMMUNITY THEATRE OF GREENSBORO
Celebrating 50 years of presenting Broadway plays and musicals, the Community Theatre offers exciting theatrical seasons filled with smash musicals, hilarious comedies and classic dramas. The classic “The Wizard of Oz” has become a fall tradition.
CAROLINA THEATRE
First opened in 1927, this restored vaudeville theater serves as one of Greensboro’s principle performing arts centers, showcasing theater, dance, concerts and films. The theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located downtown.
Dance
GREENSBORO BALLET
Performance Venue Address: Carolina Theatre of Greensboro, 310 S. Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
The Triad’s only professional ballet company has been entertaining NC audiences for many years. Performances include fairy tale classics, exciting contemporary works, comedic ballets, the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker” and several smaller performances.
Van Dyke Performance Space
Address: 200 N. Davie Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
A flexible performance space inside the Greensboro Cultural Center. Its programming includes performing arts, community events, and select music performances, offering a smaller-scale alternative to Greensboro’s major concert venues.