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Norfolk Theatre Festival
Norfolk Theatre Festival
Mar 20 – Apr 26, 2026 · Norfolk Theatre Festival, Norfolk

Norfolk Theatre Festival returns, March 20-April 26!A celebration of one of Virginia’s most theater-rich cities! Throughout the year, Norfolk is home to vibrant, creative, engaged...

Adrienne Warren
Adrienne Warren
May 16 · Harrison Opera House, Norfolk

“Perfection! Warren is the real deal and no imitation; she’s smoke on wheels, luminous, unbridled, and her performance gives goosebumps” (Manhattan Digest). The Tony Award-winning...

Annie the broadway musical, performed by Goose Creek Players
Annie the broadway musical, performed by Goose Creek Players

In 1933, Annie is a spirited orphan determined to find the parents who left her at an orphanage eleven years ago. When she is unexpectedly...

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Apr 25 · The Dinner Detective Richmond, Richmond

America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Richmond, VA!At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging...

Little Women the Musical
Little Women the Musical
Mar 18 – Apr 26, 2026 · Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, Fredericksburg

Experience a beloved American literary classic with Little Women the Musical, live onstage at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts March 18 through April 26,...

Live Jazz Concert Featuring Vocalist Petra Martin on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Meade Church
Live Jazz Concert Featuring Vocalist Petra Martin on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Meade Church
Apr 26 · Meade Memorial Episcopal Church, Alexandria

For more than two decades, Petra Martin has captivated audiences with her rich, soulful voice and deep passion for storytelling through music. Trained by renowned...

The Bacchae of Euripides: A Communion Rite By Wole Soyinka / Directed by David Emerson Toney / April 23-26 , 2026
The Bacchae of Euripides: A Communion Rite By Wole Soyinka / Directed by David Emerson Toney / April 23-26 , 2026
Apr 23 – Apr 26, 2026 · VCUtheatre, Richmond

In the VCU Department of Theatre’s production of Wole Soyinka’s The Bacchae, we confront the unyielding scars of colonialism. Mr. Soyinka reimagines this classical myth through...

'Let Freedom Ring,' an America 250 Concert
'Let Freedom Ring,' an America 250 Concert

"Let Freedom Ring" is a family friendly concert event with an incredible lineup of veteran and military connected performers.,Featured performers include:• CAMMO Voices – a...

2026 Richmond Bluegrass Jam
2026 Richmond Bluegrass Jam
May 2 · American Legion Post 354, Midlothian

This family-friendly event features 20 of the region’s best bluegrass and Americana bands playing on multiple stages, all to raise money for our military veterans...

Andrew Sords German Masters
Andrew Sords "German Masters"

First appearing with the MSO in 2011, violin virtuoso Andrew Sords returns to Merchant Hall for his third performance, this time showcasing Richard Strauss’s vibrant...

German Masters with Andrew Sords, Violin
German Masters with Andrew Sords, Violin

Violinist Andrew Sords has been cited for “a flawless performance displaying not only mastery of his instrument but also maturity and sensitivity,” by the Arizona...

Lee Greenwood
Lee Greenwood
May 3 · Perry Pavilion, Norfolk

Making his Festival debut, international country music icon Lee Greenwood brings a celebrated career marked by chart-topping hits, industry honors, and enduring patriotism. A Grammy Award winner...

George Thorogood & The Destroyers: The Baddest Show on Earth
George Thorogood & The Destroyers: The Baddest Show on Earth
May 5 · Capital One Hall, Tysons

Five decades, more than 8,000 live shows, and 15 million albums later, “one of the most iconic bands in rock & roll history” (Rapid City...

Academy Competition Showcase
Academy Competition Showcase
May 6 · Capital One Hall, Tysons

Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the artistry, dedication, and achievements of Dance Academy of Virginia’s Competition Program. Dance Academy of Virginia is a...

Heart Beats
Heart Beats
May 7 – May 8, 2026 · Capital One Hall, Tysons

SHOW 1: Thursday, May 7 at 10:30AMSHOW 2: Friday, May 8 at 10:30AMHelping Hearts Through the Arts (HHA) presents "Heart Beats", an uplifting dance and live music...

Michael Mayo
Michael Mayo
May 8 · Perry Pavilion, Norfolk

In its 4-star review of his debut album, Jazziz raved, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor, which glides over luxuriant...

The Lone Bellow
The Lone Bellow
May 8 · Perry Pavilion, Norfolk

It’s a sound like no other: born in the South, transplanted to Brooklyn, cooked in a Kentucky farmhouse and distilled in a Muscle Shoals studio—true to its roots...

Beethoven's 9th Symphony and Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, May 9, 2026, Reston Virginia
Beethoven's 9th Symphony and Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, May 9, 2026, Reston Virginia

On Saturday May 9 at 3:00PM, the Great Falls Philharmonic joins forces with Voce Chamber Singers for an extraordinary performance. Under the baton of Derek...

The Big Jam 2026
The Big Jam 2026
May 9 · Capital One Hall, Tysons

Experience the Rhythmic Magic: The Vienna Jammers & Snubby J!Get ready for an electrifying evening of rhythm, energy, and world-class percussion as The Vienna Jammers team up...

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
May 9 · The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach

America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Virginia Beach at Apex Entertainment in Town Center! At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery...

Paragon Philharmonia presents Battle of the Decades
Paragon Philharmonia presents Battle of the Decades
May 10 · Capital One Hall, Tysons

Synth-pop. Garage rock. Emo. Club anthems. Acoustic ballads. Who wins? You decide. In this high-energy musical showdown, Paragon Philharmonia’s String Quartet takes on the biggest hits...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
May 14 · 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria

Little Shop of Horrors follows nerdy florist Seymour Krelborn, who finds fame and fortune after discovering a mysterious, alien plant he names "Audrey II". The...

Steep Canyon Rangers
Steep Canyon Rangers
May 14 · Perry Pavilion, Norfolk

Steep Canyon Rangers bring their celebrated blend of traditional bluegrass and contemporary acoustic Americana to the Virginia Arts Festival’s Perry Pavilion, in an evening co-presented with North Shore...

ESVA ChamberFest
ESVA ChamberFest
May 16 · 100 Mason Ave, Cape Charles

Get ready for the ultimate waterfront party! The Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce invites you to ChamberFest, May 15–16, 2026, at the beautiful...

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
May 16 · The Dinner Detective Richmond, Richmond

America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Richmond, VA!At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging...

The Lion King
The Lion King
Apr 30 – May 17, 2026 · Chrysler Hall, Norfolk

Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap - the entire Serengeti comes to life. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises from the stage....



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