13th Annual Tom Tom Festival | EVOLVE

Tom Tom, aka “Tomorrow Tomorrow,” is a nonprofit music, art, and ideas festival that annually gathers 22,000+ people to explore the future of community. Tom Tom reaches across all neighborhoods, socio-economic divides, sectors, and industries to ask the question: what happens if we all gather together to envision the future? It’s a bold and innovative opportunity to collectively explore themes of technology, spirituality, criminal justice, education, housing, mental health and wellness, and entrepreneurship. The end goal: bring together engaged citizens to bridge divides, create solutions, and build a brighter tomorrow.

Learn More: Tom Tom Foundation

OUR 2025 THEME: EVOLVE
Our 2025 theme is “EVOLVE,” and it’s all about embracing change and transformation. It’s a call to adapt, grow, and reimagine the future together. How can we evolve as individuals, communities, and a society? Together, we’re shaping a brighter tomorrow by learning, creating, and innovating through connection. So step up, share your vision, spark new ideas, and let’s evolve—together!

Learn more: The Meaning of EVOLVE

With four immersive tracks, the Evolve Conference tackles some of the most important questions of the day. We'll explore innovations in science, technology, and entrepreneurship, and innovative approaches to how we build community.

Civic Futures, April 16th

Technology, April 17th

Entrepreneurship, April 18th

Society & Wellness, April 19th

Location: The Code Building and Common House

Come out for a cocktail and meet the movers and shakers in Charlottesville’s tech scene! For this annual celebration at the Tom Tom Festival, we will especially toast the Startups, the Founders, Founding Teams, and Investors of emerging powerhouses in the region.

All night long in the historic marble atrium of the Bradbury and Vault Virginia, we’ll groove to DJ FlatlineLay and other special guests and set the vibes for connections. At 8PM, a special champagne toast will occur.

Whether you're biotech, software, energy, data, defense, AI, or technology, this toast goes to everyone fueling the growth of Charlottesville as a startup mecca!

Location: | ages 21+

An invitation to dance and build community. Dance connects us. Dance is a universal language of creative self-expression. And we’re here for it. Two unique events. One amazing time!

Carnivale| Salsa. Bachata. Brazilian. Funk. | April 18 | 9 PM-1 AM

Paradise | Hip Hop. Afro. House | April 19 | 9 PM-1AM

Location: | ages 21+

The Patron Badge includes all ticketed events at the Tom Tom Festival, including the Together Conference, headlining events, mixers, dance parties, and a welcome gala. The Patron Badge does not include “Community Partner Events” that are privately ticketed. The Patron Badge is a tax-deductible contribution worth $200.

A cultural experience to remember, the Downtown Mall will be turning into a New Orleans-style festival for TWO nights! Grab a drink from your favorite local bar, take a walk, check out galleries and shops, listen to live performances, and hang out with friends, old and new.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Historic Charlottesville Downtown Mall, 1, Charlottesville, United States