Entertainment & Events in Williamsburg, Virginia

Special Events

Fourth of July Celebration
Located at Colonial Williamsburg
A salute to the 13 colonies, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a garden party at the Palace, and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. will all be part of this event. The fireworks display is open to the public, but the garden party requires admission.

Haunted Dinner Theater 757-258-2500
5363 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Capt. George's Restaurant
Sit back and let Williamsburg's finest acting troupe entertain you tableside and dazzle you with special effects, music, magic, and mystery. Their interactive, audience participatory show features ghosts of colonial past coming to the present to spook the cast members and the audience. The family-friendly scripted show is performed around the world famous 71 option buffet. more
Mystery Dinner Playhouse
5351 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Takes Place at the Quality Inn & Suites
A popular, fun-filled evening for families, couples, students, seniors, and tour groups awaits you at this mystery theater where audience members participate in solving a hilarious comedy murder mystery while enjoying a delicious four-course dinner. A wacky cast of characters provides clues to help you solve the evening's crime. more
Williamsburg Players 757-229-0431
200 Hubbard Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23185
The area's oldest continuous community theatre, this troupe presents professional quality theatre productions in an intimate atmosphere so that everyone in the audience has a close-up view of the action on stage. more
Virginia Shakespeare Festival 757-221-2674
The College of William & Mary
Will feature three productions. more

Williamsburg Scottish Festival 757-229-5653
Located at Jamestown Beach Campsites
Bring the whole family to enjoy a day of Scottish culture during this annual festival that takes place in September. The festival includes games, board competitions, re-enactors, clan memorabilia, dance competitions, wine tasting, pub tents, a folk band, and athletic competitions.