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Ray Vega's Afro-Caribbean Ensemble

Presented by Middlebury House of Jazz Festival at Town Hall Theater, Middlebury VT

Oct 11 2026
Ray Vega's Afro-Caribbean Ensemble

Grammy-nominated trumpeter Ray Vega closes the inaugural House of Jazz Festival with salsa, bebop, and Afro-Caribbean rhythm.

Ray Vega grew up in the South Bronx and played his way through the golden era of Latin jazz alongside Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Celia Cruz, Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, and Eddie Palmieri. He served as lead trumpeter in the Tito Puente Latin Jazz Orchestra and played on the Grammy-winning album Mambo Birdland.

Now based in Vermont, where he is a senior lecturer at UVM, Vega leads an ensemble built for fiery improvisation and grooves you feel before you hear, carrying ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Ticket Pricing

Table: $50
Orchestra: $30
Balcony: $40

Cabaret seating on the Rothrock Main Stage. Table, Balcony, and Riser seats are individually assigned — choose your seat at checkout.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain.

VIP Pass — $250
Limited to 48. Includes all five festival concerts, the Mathis Picard master class, the passholder reception and meet & greet, first-choice premium seating, a festival credential, and your choice of a House of Jazz hat or t-shirt.

Buy 3, Save 10%
Buy any three House of Jazz concerts and 10% comes off automatically at checkout. No code needed.

Part of the inaugural Middlebury House of Jazz Festival, October 9–11 at Town Hall Theater. [View the full festival schedule and lineup]

Arts for All: Need assistance with ticket prices? Contact or visit the Box Office to learn about free or reduced-price tickets through the Cady Fund.

Questions?

Email: tickets@townhalltheater.org
Phone: (802) 382-9222

LOCATION

Town Hall Theater

68 S Pleasant St, Middlebury, VT 05753

PARKING INFO

Town Hall Theater is a red brick building with a prominent bell tower, situated in the heart of Middlebury, facing the town green.

Evening & Weekend Events:

These lots are ONLY available after 5pm M-F and on the weekends.

Parking Lot 1:

Directions: At the top of Merchants Row, bear right past the theater onto South Pleasant Street. The lot will be on your left.
Location: Langrock, Sperry & Wool on 111 South Pleasant Street.

Parking Lot 2:

Directions: Continue on South Pleasant Street past Parking Lot 1.
Location: The lot is on your left at Conley & Foote, located at 135 South Pleasant Street.

Parking Lot 3:

Directions: At the top of Merchants Row, bear left at the Soldiers Monument and continue straight onto Route 7 south. At the light at the top of the hill, turn right to continue on Route 7 south. Immediately turn right
Location: Painter House parking lot, located at 2 Court Street (Route 7 south).

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Weekday Events (Monday-Friday):
For events taking place during regular business hours, please consult the following town parking map.

 

Parking Information