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Exhibition on Screen — Frida Kahlo

This award-winning film, directed by Ali Ray, takes audiences on a journey through the life of Frida Kahlo, uncovering the story of her rebellious, passionate,...

Asian Comedy Showcase
Asian Comedy Showcase
May 22 · Capital One Hall, Tysons

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by watching some of the funniest Asian comedians in the country!  This all-Asian lineup is...

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
May 23 · 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...

Palmyra
Palmyra
May 27 · Perry Pavilion, Norfolk

Co-produced by Virginia Arts Festival and North Shore Point Downtown They met at James Madison University, and now they’re attracting critical acclaim with roots/folk songs that fans can’t get enough of: compulsive...

Dr. Smile
Dr. Smile
May 15 – May 30, 2026 · Zeiders American Dream Theater, Virginia Beach

In 1989, as fear closed doors to people living with HIV, a young Black dentist signs on to run a new dental clinic and becomes...

Dr. Smile: A New Musical
May 15 – May 30, 2026 · Zeiders American Dream Theater

Dr. Smile: A New Musical, running May 15–30 at Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach, tells the true story of Dr. Valli Meeks, a...

Floyd Country Store presents an Evening with The Country Gentlemen Show
Floyd Country Store presents an Evening with The Country Gentlemen Show
May 30 · Floyd Country Store, Floyd

Few names in the bluegrass world are as celebrated as The Country Gentlemen. Their harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary styles has made a lasting...

The Bomb-itty of Errors
The Bomb-itty of Errors
May 21 – May 30, 2026 · ROŪGE: Theater Reinvented, Virgina Beach, VA

Get ready for a wildly original night at the theatre with The Bomb-itty of Errors! This fast-paced, laugh-out-loud musical remix transforms Shakespeare’s classic comedy into...

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
May 30 · 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...

New York Voices

New York Voices performs as part of the Vocal Jazz Summit Mainstage Concert series in partnership with the Virginia Arts Festival. The ensemble is among...

Double Duran The Ultimate Duran Duran Tribute Experience
Double Duran "The Ultimate Duran Duran Tribute Experience"
Jun 5 · Capital One Hall, Tysons

Step into the electrifying world of new wave pop with Double Duran — The Ultimate Duran Duran Experience. With a stunning multimedia production, dynamic visuals,...

Songs of Home & Belonging

Songs of Home & Belonging is a Mainstage Concert featuring Matt Baker and Virginia native Veronica Swift as part of the Vocal Jazz Summit. The...

Kenny Washington

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Kenny Washington headlines the Vocal Jazz Summit Mainstage Concert series on June 6. The performance is part of the multi-day festival celebrating...

National Chamber Ensemble - Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos
National Chamber Ensemble - Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos

Internationally acclaimed pianist Carlos Cesar Rodriguez joins NCE for a luminous performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, “Elvira...

Neil Forever: The Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute
Neil Forever: The Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute
Jun 6 · Capital One Hall, Tysons

Neil Forever performs the music of Neil Diamond. The 14 piece ensemble has been capturing the hearts of the nation and is being recognized for its...

A Fest Less Ordinary--Celebrating American Music
A Fest Less Ordinary--Celebrating American Music
Jun 7 · 868 Estate Vineyards, Purcellville

A FEST LESS ORDINARY — SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026 | 12 PM – 7 PM868 Estate Vineyards | Purcellville, VAGood Music. Great Wine. Incredible Cause.Grab...

Cowboy Junkies
Cowboy Junkies
Jun 7 · Perry Pavilion, Norfolk

Co-produced by Virginia Arts Festival and North Shore Point Downtown In the ‘80s, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something beautiful and...

Noises Off
May 15 – Jun 7, 2026 · Little Theatre of Virginia Beach

Little Theatre of Virginia Beach presents Noises Off, a farce written by Michael Frayn. The play follows a troupe of actors touring a production called...

Vocal Jazz Summit
Jun 3 – Jun 7, 2026 · Zeiders American Dream Theater

The Vocal Jazz Summit is a multi-day festival returning for its sixth year, combining live performance, artist development, networking, and late-night jam sessions for singers...

Statistically Speaking: A Dance in Numbers
Statistically Speaking: A Dance in Numbers
Jun 12 · Capital One Hall, Tysons

"Statistically Speaking: A Dance in Numbers" is a captivating performance that transforms the abstract world of data into a poignant reflection of our shared reality....

Ravel Dance: Cinderella
Ravel Dance: Cinderella
Jun 13 · Capital One Hall, Tysons

Experience “Cinderella,” a timeless ballet of kindness, courage and true love. Featuring Prokofiev’s score, stunning costumes, imaginative sets and the artistry of the Ravel dancers, this enchanting tale comes...

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Jun 13 · 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...



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Virginia Symphony Orchestra | Eric Jacobsen, conductor | Finding Peace at Potsdam  in Central Virginia Virginia Symphony Orchestra | Eric Jacobsen, conductor | Finding Peace at Potsdam
Ferguson Center for the Arts (5/30-5/30)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Central Virginia The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (7/18-7/18)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Central Virginia The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Richmond (7/18-7/18)
Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, with special guest Theo Lawrence - Williamsburg Live in Central Virginia Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, with special guest Theo Lawrence - Williamsburg Live
Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg (6/27-6/27)
The Bomb-itty of Errors in Central Virginia The Bomb-itty of Errors
ROŪGE: Theater Reinvented (5/21-5/30)
National Chamber Ensemble - Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos in Central Virginia National Chamber Ensemble - Mozart and Bruch: The Great Concertos
Gunston Arts Center - Theater One (6/06-6/06)
Orava Quartet, Olga Kern  in Central Virginia Orava Quartet, Olga Kern
William & Mary Concert Hall (6/04-6/04)
A Fest Less Ordinary--Celebrating American Music in Central Virginia A Fest Less Ordinary--Celebrating American Music
868 Estate Vineyards (6/07-6/07)
Coffee Concert:| Alexandre Da Costa, violin | Tommy Mesa, cello | Olga Kern, piano  in Central Virginia Coffee Concert:| Alexandre Da Costa, violin | Tommy Mesa, cello | Olga Kern, piano
Towne University (6/11-6/11)
Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour in Central Virginia Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour
Capital One Hall (11/24-11/24)