Concert FAQs
What time do concerts start?
Our concerts run from 8 – 10 PM with doors at 7:30 PM. Concerts that take place on Sundays run from 7 – 9 PM with doors at 6:30 PM. Doors always open half an hour before the concert begins.
Do you serve alcohol?
Yes! We serve wine, beer from Champion Brewing Company and hard cider from Albemarle Ciderworks. We also serve non-alcoholic beverages.
What is your capacity?
100 people.
Are your concerts seated or standing?
Our concerts are mostly seated. We can guarantee seats for the first 80 people to arrive. Our seating is first come first served.
Do you serve food?
No.
Are restrooms available?
Yes. We have 3 restrooms in our venue, one with ADA accessibility.
Are your concerts for all ages?
Yes. Children 12 and under can attend for free.
Who do I contact if I want to perform at The Front Porch?
Please review our booking policies here.
How do I purchase tickets for a concert?
There are two ways to purchase tickets – online and in person at The Front Porch. We strongly encourage purchasing tickets online in advance of the show. To purchase tickets online, go to our concert page here.
I purchased tickets, now what? Do I need to print the receipt and bring it to the concert?
No, you do not need to print the receipt. We also do not issue paper tickets. Once you purchase tickets to a concert at The Front Porch, your name, email address and number of tickets you bought automatically gets uploaded into the guest list of the concert you purchased the ticket(s) for. All you have to do is come to the concert and give your name and the number of tickets bought to the staff working the door!
Are you handicapped accessible?
Yes. If you require wheelchair access please let us know at the time of class registration, or at the time of concert ticket purchase by emailing info@frontporchcville.org.
Where can I park?
There is parking available across the street from The Front Porch at the Water Street garage. The first hour is free. Past that, it is $2 per hour. There is also street parking all around downtown Charlottesville.
Is your venue indoor or outdoor?
Indoor.
Is there assigned seating?
No. Our seating is first come, first served.
Do you have discounts for senior or military?
No.
Can I bring my own alcohol and food?
No.
What if I can’t make it to the show? Can I get a refund?
We do not offer ticket refunds. There are two options to make sure your ticket(s) don’t go to waste. You can either forward your ticket(s) to a friend by forwarding the confirmation email to them or by simply telling them what name your order is under. Or you can release the ticket(s) back to us and the price of the ticket(s) will count as a donation to The Front Porch. Please call 434-806-7012 to release your ticket(s) back to us.
How do I find out if a show is canceled due to inclement weather?
If we have to cancel a show because of inclement weather or other reasons, we will post it on our Facebook Page as well as on the event itself on Facebook and on our website. If you are having trouble finding any of those, please call 434-806-7012 or email booking@frontporchcville.org.
Can I use my Front Porch gift certificate to purchase tickets to a concert?
Yes! Gift cards can be used to purchase group classes, private lessons, summer camps, event tickets and Front Porch merchandise! Please call 434-806-7012 or email info@frontporchcville.org to use your gift certificate for concert tickets, or stop by and use it in person!