Court Square Theater

Court Square Theater This page was for Court Square Theater while it was operated by Arts Council of the Valley through Dec 31, 2025.

Court Square Theater was once the home of The Rockingham Motor Company (RMC), operating as one of the premier car dealers in Downtown Harrisonburg from the 1920s through the 1970s. In 1998 at the start of the downtown revitalization, Court Square Theater was carved out of the existing building along with 3 other businesses. The architecture of the old RMC was kept intact, with outside RMC crests b

eing preserved and duplicated on the inside of the theater. Elements from other Harrisonburg downtown business were also incorporated into the theater--the ticket box office came from the historic Kavanaugh hotel. Originally the Theater was named The Rockingham Theater to pay homage to the car company. In 2000 a group of local citizens who long dreamed of bolstering the arts within the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County communities, came together on the Rockingham Theater stage to form the non-profit organization now known as Arts Council of the Valley (ACV). ACV was charged with managing the theater as its performing arts branch and creating innovative partnerships in the arts amongst area civic organizations, businesses, schools, and certainly, artists. ACV operated Court Square Theater through Dec 31, 2025.

Arts Council of the Valley ceased operations of Court Square Theater on December 31, 2025. Harrisonburg Redevelopment & ...
01/13/2026

Arts Council of the Valley ceased operations of Court Square Theater on December 31, 2025.

Harrisonburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority, which owns the portion of the building that houses the theater, has announced a community effort to support Court Square Theater’s continued operation, including the setup of a public donation portal; you can check that out at harrisonburgrha.com/.

For more information on 2026 events at Court Square Theater, please follow along with ACT ONE Theater Company (actonetheaterco.org).

With heavy hearts, we share that Court Square Theater, operated by Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) since 2001, will clo...
12/19/2025

With heavy hearts, we share that Court Square Theater, operated by Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) since 2001, will close on Dec 31, 2025.

The ACV Board of Directors voted Dec 17 to cease operations of the theater at the conclusion of this calendar year. The loss of significant local government funding since the pandemic, coupled with decreasing audience turnout, led to the Board’s difficult decision.

For more than 25 years, Court Square Theater has played a significant role in the vibrancy of downtown Harrisonburg. From concerts and films of all kinds to dance performances and live theatre productions - and so much more - the theater has provided a special place to connect meaningfully with the performing arts in our community. We are so grateful to all patrons, performers, volunteers, sponsors, and staff members who have loved the theater and filled it with magic all this time.

Thank you for being here with us.

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For more information, please visit valleyarts.org.

12/18/2025

🎄✨ HOLIDAY SHOWSTOPPER ALERT! ✨🎭

Give your performer the gift of the spotlight this season!
Registration for Act One Theater Company’s Musical Theater Camp – Summer 2026 opens 12/15, and we’re celebrating with a limited-time holiday incentive 🎁

🎶 18 Days of Holiday Showstoppers
💥 Use Code: HOLLYJOLLY25
💲 Only $295 when you register December 15 – January 1

🌟 Musical Theater Camp | Summer 2026
• Discovering Camp (Rising 1st–3rd): July 13–18
• Exploring Camp (Rising 4th–6th): July 20–25
• Touring Camp (Rising 7th–9th): July 27–August 1

👉 Register at ActOneTheaterCo.org

Spots fill fast—don’t miss this festive deal and let your star shine next summer! ⭐🎤💃

Next Wednesday is Christmas Eve! Rudolph and Frosty will be on the Big Screen, and Santa will make a special guest appea...
12/18/2025

Next Wednesday is Christmas Eve!

Rudolph and Frosty will be on the Big Screen, and Santa will make a special guest appearance at Court Square Theater. Enjoy animated classics and say hi to the Big Guy before he sets out to spread holiday cheer!

Admission is FREE thanks to Riner Rentals, our generous sponsor!

Watch your favorite holiday movie on the big screen! Or experience a classic for the first time!"Love, Actually" plays t...
12/17/2025

Watch your favorite holiday movie on the big screen! Or experience a classic for the first time!

"Love, Actually" plays this Wednesday the 17th at 7pm.

After a special sneak peek of "¡Hola, paisano!" we found ourselves not only hungry for pan dulce, we're also excited to ...
12/17/2025

After a special sneak peek of "¡Hola, paisano!" we found ourselves not only hungry for pan dulce, we're also excited to share the world premiere of this heartwarming locally-made film with you on Thursday the 18th!

¡Hola, paisano! is a short documentary about the owners of El Paisano Bakery in Harrisonburg, VA, who are harnessing the power of food to provide for their families, create belonging, dream big, and find peace.

More details about this exclusive debut screening are available at courtsquaretheater.org!

Join us Wednesday the 17th at 2pm for It's a Wonderful Life!
12/16/2025

Join us Wednesday the 17th at 2pm for It's a Wonderful Life!

Tis the season for tutus and tiptoes! Be swept away into a magical story told in dance this Saturday and Sunday! Elkton ...
12/16/2025

Tis the season for tutus and tiptoes! Be swept away into a magical story told in dance this Saturday and Sunday! Elkton Recreation Dance Program's Company of Expressive Dance is bringing "The Snow Palace" to the CST stage. Join us for a captivating hour of dance, featuring both talented studio students and guest professional performers — a perfect holiday treat for the whole family. Prepare to be enchanted!


Pictured: Expressive Dance Studio's 2022 Nutcracker performance

It's a Wonderful Life plays on the big screen at Court Square Theater this Wednesday the 17th at 2pm! More details at co...
12/15/2025

It's a Wonderful Life plays on the big screen at Court Square Theater this Wednesday the 17th at 2pm!

More details at courtsquaretheater.org!

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41-F Court Sq
Harrisonburg, VA
22801

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