Venue guide
John Paul Jones Arena
John Paul Jones Arena is an arena in Charlottesville, VA.
Venue info
Checked against John Paul Jones Arena’s official sources. Tap a section to open it.
Bag policy
Checked Oct 11, 2026
Clear bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" and small clutches up to 4.5" x 6.5" are allowed. All bags are subject to search.
Allowed
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12"
- Clear one-gallon plastic freezer bags
- Small clutches or wallets up to 4.5" x 6.5", with or without a strap
- Umbrella-type strollers
Not allowed
- Purses larger than a clutch
- Backpacks
- Fanny packs and cinch bags
- Briefcases, computer bags and camera bags
- Luggage of any kind
- Coolers
- Weapons, fireworks and confetti
- Professional cameras (detachable lens), tablets and computers
- Audio or video recording devices
- Outside food and beverage
- Aerosol containers
- Laser pointers
Entrances and doors
Checked Aug 20, 2026
Complimentary hearing assistance devices are available at the Guest Services Booth (sponsored by RMC Events) located outside section 308 by the main entrance doors.
Parking
Checked Aug 20, 2026
Parking is available in several lots surrounding the arena, including JPJ Garage and JPJ West, South, and East Lots. Parking passes can be purchased online or at the venue, and the arena is cashless, so plan to use credit/debit cards.
Accessibility
Checked Oct 22, 2026
Buy wheelchair accessible and companion seats online, where unsold ADA seating is shown when you pick seats; for day-of help, visit the Box Office. Free hearing assistance devices are at the Guest Services Booth, and ramped entrances are Doors 4-7, Doors 32-37, and Doors 44-45 in the parking garage. Only licensed service animals are allowed, and the arena does not loan wheelchairs.
Food and drink
Checked Oct 15, 2026
Concessions are cashless. Parking and merchandise purchases are also cashless.
Re-entry
Checked Aug 20, 2026
Exiting and reentering with the same ticket is not permitted.
Tickets and will call
Checked Aug 20, 2026
Will Call is located at the John Paul Jones Arena Box Office. For ticket-related problems encountered inside the Arena, patrons should visit the back window of the box office located outside Section 308.
Upcoming shows at John Paul Jones Arena
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