Arts events in Charlottesville

Check out happening arts events all around Charlottesville, VA

Downtown Mall Block Party | 2026

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm Charlottesville Downtown Mall

14th Annual Tom Tom Festival | COURAGE

 Wed, 22 Apr at 08:00 am Historic Charlottesville Downtown Mall USD 23 to 535

Tom Tom Festival | 14th Annual

 Wed, 22 Apr at 10:00 am Charlottesville

Soulja Boy, Fyeboi in Charlottesville

 Tue, 05 May at 08:00 pm Jefferson Theater

Soulja Boy

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Jefferson Theater - VA

Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals

 Sat, 19 Sep at 12:00 am Jefferson Theater - Charlottesville, VA

Fae Festival 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm Ix Art Park

WNRN Presents - The String Cheese Incident

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:15 pm 700 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22902

Marcus King in Charlottesville

 Sun, 20 Sep at 07:30 pm John Paul Jones Arena

Paramount Presents: An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee

 Thu, 01 Oct at 08:00 pm 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22902

Paramount Presents: Sherri Shepherd: Make It Make Sense Tour

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22902

The Wailers

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm Jefferson Theater - VA

Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band at Paramount Theater Charlottesville

 Tue, 21 Jul at 07:00 pm Paramount Theater Charlottesville

Terri Allard Band w/ Scuffletown

 Sat, 13 Jun at 06:30 pm Rivanna River Company

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville

Josiah and the Bonnevilles in Charlottesville

 Fri, 26 Jun at 08:00 pm Jefferson Theater

Sam Barber

 Wed, 23 Sep at 07:00 pm Ting Pavilion

Patty Griffin at Jefferson Theater-VA

 Sun, 02 Aug at 08:00 pm Jefferson Theater-VA

SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Culbreth Theatre Free

Kolby Cooper in Charlottesville

 Fri, 19 Jun at 08:00 pm Jefferson Theater

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake at Paramount Theater Charlottesville

 Tue, 05 May at 07:00 pm Paramount Theater Charlottesville

Trousdale in Charlottesville

 Sun, 31 May at 08:00 pm Jefferson Theater

The Happy Fits at Jefferson Theater-VA

 Mon, 27 Apr at 08:00 pm Jefferson Theater-VA

Charlottesville Arts Festival 2026

 Sat, 23 May at 03:00 pm Ix Art Park

Charlottesville Opera - Cinderella at Paramount Theater Charlottesville

 Fri, 26 Jun Paramount Theater Charlottesville

The California Honeydrops at Jefferson Theater-VA

 Fri, 02 Oct Jefferson Theater-VA

Farmers Market at Ix Art Park

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 am The Farmers Market at IX

Sherri Shepherd at Paramount Theater Charlottesville

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Paramount Theater Charlottesville

First Annual Charlottesville Filipino Spring Festival

Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm Ix Art Park

91.1FM WTJU Charlottesville Rock Marathon fundraiser Hacienda Dance party

Thu, 23 Apr at 08:00 pm Ix Art Park

Kolby Cooper at Jefferson Theater-VA

 Fri, 19 Jun Jefferson Theater-VA

Fonville x Fribush w/ Choose Your Own Adventure

 Sat, 16 May at 06:30 pm Rivanna River Company

Josiah and the Bonnevilles

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm Jefferson Theater - VA

An Evening Under the Trees: Dori Freeman and Ric Robertson Live at Thistlerock

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:30 pm 3075 gables run road, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22902

Sunny War in Charlottesville

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:30 pm The Front Porch

Annual Beltane Festival 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm 3075 gables run road, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22902

Pablo Cruise

 Tue, 02 Jun at 12:00 am Jefferson Theater - Charlottesville, VA

The First Street Flea Market!

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Darling x Dashing Boutique

Pen to Paper: The Civic Gospel of the Declaration of Independence

Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22902

The Barber of Seville at Paramount Theater Charlottesville

 Fri, 17 Jul Paramount Theater Charlottesville

Arcy Drive at Jefferson Theater-VA

 Sun, 10 May at 08:00 pm Jefferson Theater-VA

The Barber of Seville - Charlottesville Opera at Paramount Theater Charlottesville

 Sun, 19 Jul at 02:00 pm Paramount Theater Charlottesville

Spafford at Jefferson Theater-VA

 Sat, 27 Jun Jefferson Theater-VA

Mo Lowda and The Humble at Jefferson Theater-VA

 Fri, 09 Oct Jefferson Theater-VA

The California Honeydrops

 Thu, 01 Oct at 07:00 pm Jefferson Theater - VA

Autumn K. England: Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous – in Conversation with Alix E. Harrow

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm New Dominion Bookshop

Immodest Opulence Burlesque at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall

 Fri, 22 May The Southern Cafe and Music Hall

Lil Xan Meet & Greet Experience| Charlottesville-CONCERT ENTRY NOT INCLUDED

 Tue, 05 May at 06:00 pm The Jefferson Theater USD 55 to 107

Gaia Gathering 2026

 Fri, 01 May at 02:00 pm Camp Albemarle, 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 0 to 146

Mother’s Day Candle-Making Workshop: Flowers for Mom

 Sun, 10 May at 01:00 pm Random Row Brewing Co. USD 49 to 65

Benjamin Tod

 Sun, 18 Oct at 12:00 am Jefferson Theater - Charlottesville, VA

Hare & Tortoise at Paramount Theater Charlottesville

 Sun, 03 May at 04:00 pm Paramount Theater Charlottesville

Perfect Pasta: Pasta-making Class & Gourmet Wine Lunch (Sun, May 3)

 Sun, 03 May at 11:00 am 421 Monticello Rd USD 0 to 146

Cor de Lux Live at IX Looking Glass (2026 WTJU Rock Marathon)

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm Looking Glass

Morehouse Makers Market

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am Morehouse Studio

Cville Band Spring 2026 Concert

 Sun, 26 Apr at 03:30 pm Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center

Pablo Cruise

 Sun, 31 May Jefferson Theater - VA

Evan Honer at Jefferson Theater-VA

 Tue, 16 Jun Jefferson Theater-VA

Free Comic Book Day 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am 398 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22901

Elmo's Got the Moves at Paramount Theater Charlottesville

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Paramount Theater Charlottesville

Abundant Life Presents: Gospel Explosion Community Concert

 Sat, 08 Aug at 05:00 pm Jefferson School City Center USD 8 to 15

Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle Presents: Wordplay

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22902

XSmashcasters at IX Looking Glass (2026 WTJU Rock Marathon)

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm Looking Glass

The Met Live in HD: Eugene Onegin

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville

The Met Live In HD: Eugene Onegin

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville

Paint + Sip: "Blue Ridge Spring" at Potter's Craft Cider

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Potter's Craft Cider USD 44

Lue Elizondo at Paramount Theater Charlottesville

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm Paramount Theater Charlottesville

Chihamba's 4th Annual African American Cultural Arts Ball

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm The Center at Belvedere USD 0 to 482

Free Screening and Discussion of COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Visible Records Free

Tequila & Mezcal — Latin American Classics

 Sat, 25 Apr at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Gin & Tonic Pairing — Botanical Exploration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Lara Call Gastinger: A Perpetual Journal Practice

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm 225 W Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5029, United States

Waylon Wyatt at Jefferson Theater-VA

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm Jefferson Theater-VA

Tiki & Rum — Exotic Summer Cocktails

 Fri, 10 Jul at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Beginner Bonsai with Danny Coffey in Charlottesville

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Fifth Season Gardening USD 90

Arcy Drive

 Mon, 11 May at 12:00 am Jefferson Theater - Charlottesville, VA

Tequila & Mezcal — Latin American Classics

 Fri, 24 Apr at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

South American Classics — Pisco & Rum

 Fri, 01 May at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Paint + Sip: "Swinging In The Spring" at Starr Hill Downtown

 Sun, 10 May at 03:00 pm Starr Hill Downtown USD 48

Cinderella - Charlottesville

 Fri, 26 Jun Paramount Theater Charlottesville

South American Classics — Pisco & Rum

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Staghorn Fern Mounting Workshop & Farm Walk

 Sat, 11 Jul at 10:00 am Giardino Foresta USD 93

Summer Aperitivo — Italian & NYC Bars

 Sat, 30 May at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

CRAVE 2026 Fashion Show: To Whom It May Concern

 Sun, 26 Apr at 05:30 pm 109 Culbreth Rd USD 16 to 34

Encaustic Painting Workshop

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am McGuffey Art Center USD 167

Gin Focus — Botanical Exploration

 Fri, 22 May at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Modern NYC Bars — Attaboy & Milk & Honey

 Sat, 18 Jul at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Tequila & Mezcal — Modern Mexican Classics

 Fri, 12 Jun at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Improv Night at Vinegar Hill Theatre!

 Sat, 16 May Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre USD 5 to 10

Paint a Pet Portrait

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am 1770 Timberwood Blvd Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22911

Halloween Specials — Dark & Spiced Cocktails

 Sat, 17 Oct at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

London & NYC Modern Bars

 Sat, 10 Oct at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Summer Aperitivo — Italian & NYC Bars

 Fri, 29 May at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Gin & Tonic Pairing — Botanical Exploration

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Craft + Sip: "Pressed Flower Bookmarks" at Eastwood Farm & Winery

 Sun, 24 May at 12:00 pm Eastwood Farm and Winery USD 40

Summer Spritz & Aperitivo

 Fri, 26 Jun at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

General Trivia at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Charlottesville

 Thu, 02 Apr Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Charlottesville Free

Summer Spritz & Aperitivo

 Sat, 27 Jun at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Independence Day Classics — American Spirits

 Fri, 03 Jul at 04:00 pm Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA USD 56

Climate Film Challenge Screening

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre Free