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 (TBD)
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!
Apr 13th
John Paul Jones Arena
295 Massie Rd, VA, 22904, US
Charlottesville, VA 22903-1767
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Tyler Childers On The Road 2025295 Massie Rd, VA, 22904, US
Charlottesville, VA 22903-1767
Apr 13th
Old Cabell Hall
Old Cabell Hall, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-3376
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Elle Woodard and Andy Heils Distinguished Major RecitalOld Cabell Hall, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Apr 13th
The Southern Cafe & Music Hall
103 South 1st St., VA, 22902, US
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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The Bright Light Social Hour103 South 1st St., VA, 22902, US
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Apr 13th
The Jefferson Theater
110 E. Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Beach Bunny110 E. Main St., Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Apr 14th
Campbell Hall
110 Bayly Drive, Charlottesville VA 22903
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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24–25 Student Travel Fellows Showcase110 Bayly Drive, Charlottesville VA 22903
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Apr 14th
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. 22902
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-9800
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Pursuits of Knowledge931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. 22902
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Apr 14th
Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery - Charlottesville
520 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 956-3141
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Trivia on Tap | Three Notch'd Brewing520 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Apr 15th to May 6th
The Scrappy Elephant
1745 Allied St, Charlottesville, Va 22903, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Adult Sewing 102: Garments1745 Allied St, Charlottesville, Va 22903, USA
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Apr 15th
Virginia Discovery Museum
524 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 977-1025
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Crafty Creators Drop-In Program524 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Apr 15th
Virginia Discovery Museum
524 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 977-1025
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Chess Mates Spring Sessions524 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Apr 15th
Newcomb Hall Commonwealth Room
180 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Airea D. Matthews Poetry Reading180 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Charlottesville, VA 22903