Venue: Henderson Lawn, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Organizations: Old Pros Big Band Orchestra, Summer Arts Festival
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Event Types: Music
Cost: Free
Description:
Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg’s 2026 Summer Arts Festival proudly presents the Old Pros Big Band in concert on the Henderson Lawn in downtown Blacksburg, VA on Friday, June 12, 2026.
The Old Pros Big Band is an all-volunteer band based in the New River Valley in southwest Virginia. Founded in 1973, the band specializes in music of the big band era and performs concerts, dance club events, receptions, and fund raisers on a regular basis across Southwest Virginia.
Today membership includes professionals, small business owners, teachers, retirees, and students. Their ages and musical backgrounds are as varied as their professions.
Links:
• http://www.nr.edu/oldpros/
• https://www.facebook.com/OldProsBigBand
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Bring chairs or a blanket, a picnic, and settle in for an evening of live music.
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.
Friday Night Outdoor Concerts on Henderson Lawn are presented by Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg as part of the 2026 Summer Arts Festival.
The lawn surrounds Henderson Hall, which houses the School of Performing Arts, on the Virginia Tech campus and is across from The Lyric in downtown
To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/sD6P5C36/702410685-1634725995328032-3463518580457548355-n.jpg.
For more information, visit: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/05/aad-summerartsfestival2026.html or https://sopa.vt.edu/events.html or https://www.facebook.com/VTperformingarts.
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