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Start Making SenseCharlottesville · Sat, Nov 14, 2026

8:00 PM local time
Jefferson TheaterCharlottesville, VA

About this event

Start Making Sense takes place at Jefferson Theater, Charlottesville, VA on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM local time.

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Jefferson Theater holds around 750 people.

Jefferson Theater has 37 upcoming events on our calendar.

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Stay & get there

Nearest station
Downtown Transit Station · Bus station · 380 m · 6 min walk

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Start Making Sense at Jefferson Theater: show day guide

Show starts
8:00 PM
Start Making Sense on stage(est.)
8:00 PM
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 40 min
Expected finish(est.)
9:40 PM
Getting there
Downtown Transit Station, 380 m (6 min walk)
Parking
We do not have any on site parking, however, we recommend that our patrons park in the Water Street Parking Garage (100 and 200 blocks of East Water Street)…

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit
There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.
Please note
This is a General Admission standing room only event. Balcony seating is first-come, first-serve when available.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Masterpiece Ballroom, Denver on October 9, 2026

  1. 1Psycho Killer (Talking Heads)
  2. 2And She Was (Talking Heads)
  3. 3Road to Nowhere (Talking Heads)
  4. 4This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) (Talking Heads)
  5. 5Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
  6. 6Take Me to the River (Al Green)
  7. 7Genius of Love (Tom Tom Club)
  8. 8Everybody's Coming to My House (David Byrne)
  9. 9Thank You for Sending Me an Angel (Talking Heads)
  10. 10Slippery People (Talking Heads)
  11. 11Found a Job (Talking Heads)
  12. 12Cities (Talking Heads)
  13. 13Life During Wartime (Talking Heads)
  14. 14Making Flippy Floppy (Talking Heads)
  15. 15Swamp (Talking Heads)
  16. 16What a Day That Was (David Byrne)
  17. 17Girlfriend Is Better (Talking Heads)
  18. 18Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) (Talking Heads)
  19. 19Listening Wind (Talking Heads)
  20. 20Wild Wild Life (Talking Heads)
  21. 21Stay Up Late (Talking Heads)
  22. 22Once in a Lifetime (Talking Heads)
  23. 23Crosseyed and Painless (Talking Heads)

Most played songs on this tour

  • Psycho Killer×4
  • Take Me to the River×4
  • Thank You for Sending Me an Angel×4
  • Cities×4
  • Life During Wartime×4
  • And She Was×3
  • Road to Nowhere×3
  • This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)×3
  • Burning Down the House×3
  • Genius of Love×3

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Start Making Sense

Line-up

Venue: Jefferson Theater

110 E. Main St., Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Capacity
750
Parking
We do not have any on site parking, however, we recommend that our patrons park in the Water Street Parking Garage (100 and 200 blocks of East Water Street) which is a very short walk to the theater. Please note that the garages close at certain times, therefore plan accordingly to avoid your vehicle being locked inside until the garage reopens the following day.
Accessible seating
For General Admission or GA Floor with Reserved Balcony shows, patrons requesting accessible seating should purchase a ticket at the preferred price level and contact us at 434.245.4980 to make arrangements. For Fully Reserved shows, accessible seating is initially available at every price level while supplies last, and may be viewed by clicking the "Show accessible seating" filter on the event ticketing page.
Children
Unless otherwise posted the Jefferson is all ages. We do suggest a guardian accompany any patrons under the age of 14. Children 3 and under are not required to have a ticket to Jefferson Theater shows as long as their parents have a general admission ticket. If the parents have a reserved seat ticket, then all accompanying children must also have their own ticketed seat. We strongly encourage close supervision and ear protection for our youngest show attendees.
Box office
The box office will be open 2 hours before any performance and during regular box office hours every Thursday and Friday from 10:00am - 2:00pm. The box office accepts Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover. There is a $1-$2 box office fee for every ticket sold, depending on ticket price and venue.
Seating chart
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Start Making Sense: FAQs

When is Start Making Sense?

Start Making Sense is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time.

Where is Start Making Sense taking place?

At Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22902.

How much are tickets for Start Making Sense?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at Jefferson Theater?

We do not have any on site parking, however, we recommend that our patrons park in the Water Street Parking Garage (100 and 200 blocks of East Water Street) which is a very short walk to the theater. Please note that the garages close at certain times, therefore plan accordingly to avoid your vehicle being locked inside until the garage reopens the following day.

What songs will Start Making Sense play?

At their most recent show (October 9, 2026, Denver) Start Making Sense played 23 songs, including Psycho Killer, And She Was, Road to Nowhere, This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody), and Burning Down the House.

Does Start Making Sense have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Start Making Sense has 10 upcoming dates, including Asbury Park (Nov 20), Bethlehem (Nov 21), and Harrisburg (Dec 12).

What time does Start Making Sense go on stage?

Start Making Sense is expected on stage around 8:00 PM. The show itself starts at 8:00 PM local time.

How long is Start Making Sense's set?

Recent shows ran to 23 songs, about 1 hr, 40 min on stage, so expect to finish around 9:40 PM.

Start Making Sense

Sat, Nov 14, 2026

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