The Ellington
421 Rivermont Ave. / Lynchburg, VA 24504 / (434) 845-2162
Also known as the “Ellington Fellowship Playhouse,” this unique musical venue in historic downtown Lynchburg features top national and regional acts ranging from jazz and rock to folk and blues. Since opening in 1984, The Ellington has hosted such acts as Delbert McClinton, Ellis Marsalis, Taj Mahal, Terrance Simien and many others. It offers an intimate setting designed to bring people together through music. “Ellington Fridays” provides an outlet for winding down from the workweek, featuring some the area’s best bands. The Ellington also sponsors an outreach program – “MusicBridge” – aimed at cultivating and exposing artistic talent in the community.