Tom Tom Festival

The Tom Tom Foundation is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Tom Tom Festival this April 16-20, 2025. A cultural experience throughout the historic downtown, the Festival connects neighbors and friends, new and old, through music, art, ideas, and performances. The five day event will include the Downtown Mall Block Party, a New Orleans-style event along the nationally recognized pedestrian mall with eight performance stages. Throughout the week, a variety of competitions, concerts, showcases, and parties will highlight “Tomorrow’s Charlottesville,” and connect diverse communities to share ideas and build a brighter future for Charlottesville. A cornerstone of the Tom Tom Festival is the EVOLVE Conference. The EVOLVE Conference is where innovation meets purpose. We bring together citizen leaders, visionaries, and changemakers to explore the intersections of technology, business, society and wellness that are shaping the future of community.