Nate Bargatze
Berglund Coliseum
Parking: SOLD OUT! PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY
Show Start time: 7:00pm
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Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and “One of the Funniest People,” by CBS Morning, Grammy nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows and breaking venue attendance records with more than 1.2 million tickets sold on his The Be Funny Tour. He is currently the #1 earning comedian in the world according to Pollstar’s recent report, and #12 in overall live tour tickets sales, putting him in the company of Coldplay, Madonna and U2.
Bargatze recently hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time in one year, to rave reviews with Vulture.com asking the question, "Has Nate Bargatze Cracked The SNL code?" Bargatze hosted SNL for the first time in 2023, securing high ratings for the program with Vanity Fair calling him, “A Great Saturday Night Live Host,” and Entertainment Weekly exclaiming, “A frighteningly funny Halloween episode.”
This Fall, Nate will co-produce a holiday variety special with Lorne Michaels for CBS which will air 12/19 . He also announced his new book from Grand Central Publishing, Big Dumb Eyes: Stories From A Simpler Mind, set to be published May 2025.
In 2023, Bargatze broke the attendance record at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The next month, he also broke the record for tickets sold at The Delta Center in Salt Lake City – the highest amount ever sold by a comedian at the venue. In 2024 he broke 20 total arena records.
Nate’s first solo one-hour Netflix special, The Tennessee Kid, premiered globally with rave reviews in 2019. In 2021, he released his critically acclaimed second Netflix special, The Greatest Average American, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. In 2023, Nate released his latest and third one-hour special, Nate Bargatze: Hello World, on Amazon Prime which now holds the record as Amazon’s most-streamed original comedy special in its first 28 days of viewership.
Bargatze was recently signed to Universal Music Group Nashville as their flagship comedian under their new Capitol Comedy label. He also recently performed two sold out shows at The Hollywood Bowl with Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan and Sebastian Maniscalco.
Bargatze’s comedy is both clean and relatable, evident in his 13 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the most appearances by any comedian. He also appeared on Conan four times and has appeared on Seth Meyers and James Corden’s respective late night shows.
In 2023, Bargatze unveiled Nateland Entertainment, a family friendly content company where he produces standup comedy specials, showcases, sketches, and scripted episodic content for film, television, podcasts, music and more.
Raised in Old Hickory, TN., Nate currently resides in Nashville, TN with his wife and daughter.
Featured Events
Berglund Center
Ticket Prices:
General Admission $10.35 - entry only, Children 12 & Under Free Admission / $12.40 – Day of Taco’Ritas
Live Music by The Chupacabras! & DJ Davis on the Flex Party Truck
Event Time: 1 PM – 6 PM
About Taco'Ritas! Celebrate with us on Saturday, May 2nd, with Live Music from The Chupacabras, Live DJ on the Flex Party Truck from DJ Davis, Shopping Vendors, Salsa Dancing, Margaritas & other great beverages, and of course….TACOS from your favorite local Roanoke restaurants and food trucks! This year, our Zona para Niños (Kids Zone) will return with activities centered on family fun + a new Kids stage with kid-centered music, and more! New this year *Dog Oasis Area - This festival is dog friendly!*
Get ready for the biggest celebration yet – NOW ON A SATURDAY! Taco‘Ritas Festival returns to Berglund Center for its fourth year, and everything’s bigger — including the fun! Taco‘Ritas has become a must-attend celebration in Roanoke, promising an even BIGGER celebration this year with the best selection of Taco and other vendors + added Entertainment! Get ready to savor the flavors, feel the fiesta, and join us in making Taco‘Ritas 2026 an unforgettable celebration ahead of Cinco de Mayo!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TIPS:
- You can bring chairs (bringing chairs is encouraged) and umbrellas
- The festival is dog friendly - Dogs must be leashed. (Dog Oasis Area)
- You may bring an unopened water into the festival
KIDS ZONE (*FREE FACEPAINTING, GLITTER TATTOOS, INFLATABLES...AND MORE*)
Facepainting by April Rose Art - Face Painting
Glitter Tattoos by Kind Fairy Glitter Tattoos
Inflatables
Kids Stage with Music & Activities
*Children 12 and under are FREE entry to Taco'Ritas*
ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS (*All entertainment is included with your ticket!*)
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Pure Pro Wrestling
Flex Party Truck with DJ Davis
Thank you Flex LLC for providing Entertainment for Taco'Ritas!
LED 9 Hole Mini Golf
Mechanical Bull Riding
PhotoBooth with 4 x 6 Take Home Prints
DUNK TANK FOR CHARITY
Dunk Our Guests while they raise money for their Charity of Choice!
Event Schedule: *SCHEDULE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON DAY OF THE FESTIVAL*
CONTESTS:
2026 VENDORS!
Food
Shopping
Main Squeeze Lemonade
Entertainment / Kids Vendors
April Rose Art - Face Painting
Pure Pro Wrestling - Autograph & Meet the Wrestlers!
More Vendors
Roanoke City Police Department
Berglund Special Events Center
Come out and start your Spring Decoration and MOTHER’S Day shopping with us at the 11th Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show!! As always FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING!!
We will have 242 vendors under one roof from Direct Sale vendors to Wood Crafters, Jewelry, Wreath Makers, Cheese cake vendor and MORE!
11th Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show Sponsored by Specialized Saw & Mower Inc. | Facebook
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Two works of incredible emotion and orchestral power will close our must-see Masterworks season in May. Elgar’s Enigma Variations is a great showpiece for orchestra with each variation portraying one of his own friends through vivid musical character sketches. The mysterious “Enigma” theme, never fully revealed, adds a layer of suspense and intrigue to the work’s emotional range and rich orchestration. Dvořák’s Cello Concerto is a powerful and lyrical masterpiece, performed by acclaimed American cellist Julie Albers, principal with the world-class St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. This masterpiece blends Bohemian folk influences with sweeping Romantic expression, and showcases the cello’s full emotional and technical range which is regarded as one of the greatest concertos ever written for the instrument.
We're excited to welcome the 2026 AABOA Business Expo to the Berglund Center this May!
Join us for a high-energy day of networking, cultural celebration, and business excellence — all powered by the Asian American Business Owners Association (@aaboava).
From entrepreneurs to community leaders, this event spotlights the power and innovation of Asian American small businesses.
Berglund Center
May 13, 2026
Learn more & RSVP at aaboa.net.
BERGLUND HALL
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The 94.9 Star Country Daddy Daughter Dance presented by Roanoke Valley Community Credit Union
It's the sweetest night of the year... and this year we’re going to SPARKLE! The 94.9 Star Country Daddy-Daughter Dance: Diamonds & Denim!! Presented by Roanoke Valley Community Credit Union and sponsored by AmRheins Fine Jewelery, The Beauty Saloon and The Berglund Center… this year’s dance is all about the glitz, the glam & the jeans!!
Friday, May 22nd, from 6 to 9 PM in Berglund Hall!
Break out your best jeans and rhinestones! Dads, grandfathers and father-figures, daughters and granddaughters, too, join us for dinner, dessert, and LOTS of dancing! RVCCU will have fun interactive activities for dads & daughters, make a Daddy-Daughter Birthstone Necklace at the AmRhein’s booth, sparkle up your hair at the Beauty Saloon Booth, and so much more!
And Brett & Taylor will be there too!!
Tickets are just $20, plus taxes and fees, and on sale NOW! All ages welcome!
The 94.9 Star Country Daddy-Daughter Dance: Diamonds & Denim—presented by Roanoke Valley Community Credit Union, sponsored by AmRheins Fine Jewelry, The Beauty Saloon, Berglund Center, and 94.9 Star Country!
ELMWOOD PARK
Lou Gramm is the iconic voice behind Foreigner’s greatest hits, including “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Cold as Ice,” and “Juke Box Hero.” Born in Rochester, New York, he began his career in local bands before joining Mick Jones to form Foreigner, becoming one of rock’s most celebrated vocalists.
In addition to his work with Foreigner, Gramm has enjoyed a successful solo career with hits like “Midnight Blue” and “Just Between You and Me.” Over five decades, he has toured extensively, earning acclaim for his powerful voice and enduring influence on rock music. Gramm continues to perform worldwide, bringing his signature sound to fans old and new.
More on Lou Gramm - HOME | lougrammofficial.com
Opening Act: Gypsy Nix
Roanoke City Tax Sale
The City of Roanoke Delinquent Tax Auction will be held at the Berglund Center on May 28 at 11 a.m., featuring a selection of real estate offered through public sale. Bidding will be conducted in a simulcast format, allowing participation both in person and online.
Online bidding opens April 28 at 11 a.m., giving buyers time to review properties and auction materials ahead of the live auction. For property details and the full auction packet, visit www.walkercommercialservices.com or call 540-344-6160.