John Paul Jones Arena is home to the University of Virginia’s Men's and Women's Basketball teams and host to a myriad of attractions including concerts, family shows, exhibits, and community events.
John Paul Jones Arena has hosted many of the biggest acts in live entertainment, including Paul McCartney, Dave Matthews Band, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, The Police, Taylor Swift, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, Lady Gaga, Kenny Chesney, P!nk, Jimmy Buffett, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Keith Urban, George Strait, The Dead, Phish, Jason Aldean, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The arena also hosts trade shows, job fairs, local high school graduations and family-friendly entertainment such as the Harlem Globetrotters, Cirque du Soleil and Paw Patrol Live.