Charlottesville Virginia Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Anniversary of Jefferson's Birth
931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway • Charlottesville, VA 22902
Located at Monticello
434-984-9822
This annual commemoration of the birthday of one of the nation’s founding fathers and pre-eminent social philosophers is held in April and is comprised of an outdoor ceremony at Thomas Jefferson's gravesite at Monticello. Remarks by a featured speaker, music by a fife and drum corps, and a wreath laying by Jefferson affiliated groups are part of the ceremonies.Monticello Independence Day Celebration
931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway • Charlottesville, VA 22902
Located at Monticello
434-984-9822
Remarks by a featured speaker, patriotic music by the Charlottesville Municipal Band, and the taking of the oath of U.S. citizenship by people from countries around the world are part of the events featured during this Fourth of July celebration. more...Friends of the Library Book Sales
1500 Gordon Avenue • Charlottesville, VA 22903
Located at the Gordon Avenue Library
434-977-8467
Annual Spring & Fall book sales sponsored by the Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. All categories of books and recordings in excellent condition and at low prices. Continuous re-stocking. Proceeds benefit the programs and services of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. more...First Night Virginia
Located in Downtown Charlottesville
434-975-8269
Bringing families together and uniting the community in all its diversity through the visual and performing arts in Charlottesville, this New Year's Eve festival for families features live music, entertainment, and fireworks at midnight. more...
Cinema
Carmike Six
1005 Garden Boulevard • Charlottesville, VA 22091
434-973-4294
First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown daily at this cinema that also features a large concession stand for all of your snack needs. more...Regal Stonefield Stadium 14 and IMAX
1954 Swanson Drive • Charlottesville, VA 22901
434-244-3213
A multiple screen theater showing the latest in movies. more...Regal Downtown Mall 6
200 West Main Street • Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-979-7857
You will find first-run Hollywood movies, critically acclaimed films, and alternative productions at this movie cinema which also features a concession stand and comfortable seating. more...Virginia Film Festival
Various Locations
434-924-3376
"The Virginia Film Festival is a four-day celebration featuring first-run features and timeless classics, high-profile industry insiders and up-and-coming stars, and filmmakers from throughout Virginia and beyond. Taking place every autumn at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, the Virginia Film Festival has brought the best in contemporary and classic cinema to its audiences for nearly twenty-five years." more...
Sponsored By: University of Virginia
Concerts & Performances
Ash Lawn Opera Festival
226 East High Street • Charlottesville, VA 22902
Performances at the Paramount Theater
434-293-4500
One of the top 20 international warm weather summer opera festivals, this event showcases opera and musical theater performances from early June to mid-August. In addition to the festival, the group also provides a range of educational programs, and professional training for youth and adults. more...Paramount Theater
215 East Main Street • Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-979-1333
This historic Charlottesville landmark, built in 1931, was originally one of the last grand "movie palaces" during the golden age of cinema. The building features stately Georgian facade, an elegant lobby, magnificent chandeliers, 18th century style Colonial scenes painted on silk panels, and an ornate auditorium. A wide variety of live art performances can be seen here. more...McIntire Department of Music
112 Old Cabell Hall • Charlottesville, VA 22903
University of Virginia
434-924-6492 or 434-924-3984
The McIntire Department of Music is a liberal arts music department serving the University, local, and national communities through creative work, scholarship, and performance. Offering in-depth study of music with particular focus on the intersections of music history and ethnomusicology, and on composition, using both acoustic instruments and new technologies. Students also have ample performance opportunities, and individual lessons are available with the Artist Faculty. Visit the website or call for performance times. more...Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival
434-295-5395
Fine chamber music concerts with fantastic composers, new works, and traditional works. more...Ash Lawn Opera
1941 James Monroe Parkway • Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-293-4500
What began in 1978 with three evenings of lectures and one-act operas has grown into the Ash Lawn Opera Festival that is known today. Approaching its thirtieth year, the festival has expanded over time to include six to eight weeks of full-length opera. more...
Plays & Productions
Old Michie Theatre
221 East Water Street • Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-977-3690
Dedicated to serving families in the central Virginia region, this theatre exposes children and young adults to positive, stimulating, cultural, and educational live theatre and puppetry arts. more...
Festivals & Fairs
African-American Cultural Arts Festival
Located at Booker T. Washington Park
434-979-0582
Celebrating the rich heritage of people of African ancestry and their contributions to the community, the nation, and the world, this family oriented festival is held the last Saturday of every July and opens with a grand entrance by the Spiritwalker. Other features of the festival include dancers, drums, a wide variety of crafts, foods, and traditional African storytellers. more...Albemarle County Fair
Located on Route 692 in North Garden
434-293-6396
This annual, six day, family fun-filled fair offers a variety of events for the whole family to enjoy such as agricultural, livestock, and craft exhibits; musical entertainment; amusement rides; commercial exhibits; and a wonderful variety of food. more...Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival
Located in Downtown Charlottesville
434-979-1200
Taking place each September, this annual outdoor festival celebrates a healthy and humane lifestyle. It includes delicious, vegan food samples; restaurant booths; healthy living exhibitors; nonprofit and educational organizations; a video festival; a dog and cat adoption fair; a Kids' Patch for children; and live music. more...Charlottesville Family Fun Fair & Camp Expo
990 Hilton Heights Road • Charlottesville, VA 22901
DoubleTree by Hilton
434-984-4713
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. you can explore camp options for kids & teens from all over the east coast. This fun fair will also feature entertainment, great giveaways, and special activities for the kids. more...Virginia Festival Of The Book
145 Ednam Drive • Charlottesville, VA 22903
Virginia Foundation For The Humanities
434-924-6890
The Virginia Festival of the Book is a five-day festival of literary events that are open to the public to promote reading and literacy. more...Charlottesville Dogwood Festival
Various Locations in Charlottesville
434-961-9824
This 13-day festival includes a wide variety of activities and events such as a large parade, a golf tournament, a chicken barbeque, a dogwood tree sale, and a blues festival. more...
Sporting Events
Foxfield Races
Located on Route 654, Barracks Road
434-293-9501
A staple of Charlottesville social life ever since 1978, these exciting races are held the last Saturday in April and the last Sunday in September and include horse related children's' activities before and between the races. more...BRDGC Ice Bowl to Benefit First Tee
250 McIntire Bypass • Charlottesville, VA 22902
McIntire Golf Course
281-382-2355
An annual frisbee golf fundraiser to benefit First Tee Charlottesville and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The event is open to all players and abilities and will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. more...
| Print - Entertainment & Events | Back to Top >> |
