Events
Charlottesville and Albemarle County host a variety of visitor-friendly events throughout the year, bringing people together to celebrate food, drinks, music, art, culture, history, the outdoors and more.
Annual Signature Events
Explore these standing signature events in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, from the Virginia Festival of the Book and Virginia Film Festival to Foxfield Races and Juneteenth celebrations.
Spring
- Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival | March 7th - 9th
- Virginia Festival of the Book | March 20th - 23rd
- Charlottesville Marathon & Half Marathon | April 5th
- Tom Tom Festival | April 16th - 20th
- National Park Week | April 19th - April 27th
- Foxfield Races | April 25th - 26th
- Virginia Historic Garden Week | April 26th - May 3rd
- VeryAsian VA Celebration | May 9th
- Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival | May 10th - 11th
- Charlottesville Arts Festival | May 24th - 25th
- Rivanna Riverfest | May 10th
Summer
- Charlottesville Opera 'Carmen' | June 20th - 22nd
- Charlottesville Opera 'The Pirates of Penzance' | July 11th - 13th
- Maupintown Film Festival
- Juneteenth Celebration
- Virginia Theatre Festival
- Fae Festival | June 28th - 29th
- Rivanna Roots Concert Series
- Charlottesville Restaurant Week (July)
- Soul of Cville (August)
Fall
Winter
- Winter Wander at Boar's Head Resort
- Magic on the Mall (November-December)
- Charlottesville Grand Illumination (December)
- Crozet Winter Brews Festival (December)
- Charlottesville Restaurant Week (January)
Browse the event calendar below to see what’s happening!
May 3rd
John Paul Jones Arena
295 Massie Rd, VA, 22904, US
Charlottesville, VA 22903-1767
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World's Toughest Rodeo295 Massie Rd, VA, 22904, US
Charlottesville, VA 22903-1767
May 3rd
The Southern Cafe & Music Hall
103 South 1st St., Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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No Stupid Questions103 South 1st St., Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22902
May 3rd
John Paul Jones Arena
295 Massie Rd, VA, 22904, US
Charlottesville, VA 22903-1767
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World's Toughest Rodeo295 Massie Rd, VA, 22904, US
Charlottesville, VA 22903-1767
May 3rd
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Virginia premier of heartwarming comedy “All Bark, No Bite”401 Valley St
Scottsville, VA 24590
May 3rd
St. Paul's Memorial Church
1700 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Zephyrus Presents: Faire is the Heaven1700 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville, VA 22903
May 3rd
Vision BBQ & Catering
247 Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesvle, VA 22903, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(443) 838-4432
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Josh Mayo and Friends247 Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesvle, VA 22903, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22903
May 3rd
The Jefferson Theater
110 E. Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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SOS: The Recession Pop Party (18+)110 E. Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22902
May 3rd
Holly's Diner
1221 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 234-4436
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Goth Takeover1221 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Charlottesville, VA 22902
May 3rd
The Looking Glass
522 Second St SE, Ste D, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Black Lodge Ball522 Second St SE, Ste D, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22902