Virginia Arts Festival will light up stages throughout Hampton Roads in 2026 as it celebrates its 29th anniversary season, bringing acclaimed artists from around the world. Throughout southeastern Virginia, Virginia Arts Festival will fill the calendar from November 2025 through June 2026. Tickets for all performances are on sale now at vafest.org, 757-282-2822, and in person at Virginia Arts Festival box office (440 Bank Street in Norfolk).
November 2025 (Preseason events)
Attucks Jazz Club – Ken Peplowski, clarinet
Saturday, November 15, 7:30 PM
Attucks Theatre
Lynnhaven River Now, Musicians of Virginia Symphony Orchestra Benefit Concert
Saturday, November 15, 4:00 PM
Harrison Opera House
Luca Stricagnoli, guitar with Matt Thomas
Sunday, November 23, 3:00 PM
Attucks Theatre
December 2025 (Preseason Events)
VOCES8
Tuesday, December 16, 7:30 PM
Christ & St. Luke’s Church
VOCES8
Wednesday, December 17, 7:30 PM
St. Bede Catholic Church
VOCES8
Thursday, December 18, 7:30 PM
River Road Church, Baptist
January 2026 (Preseason Events)
The Acting Company – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Friday, January 16, 7:30 PM
Attucks Theatre
Attucks Jazz Club – Joel Frahm, saxophone
Saturday, January 17, 7:30 PM
Attucks Theatre
February 2026
Attucks Jazz Club – René Marie, vocals
Saturday, February 7, 7:30 PM
Attucks Theatre
Danish Radio Big Band with Cécile McLorin Salvant led by Miho Hazama
Sunday, February 22, 5:00 pm
Attucks Theatre
March 2026 (Season Events)
BalletX
Connie & Marc Jacobson Opening Night Celebration
Thursday, March 5, 7:30 PM
Chrysler Hall
Joshua Bell & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Saturday, March 7, 7:30 PM
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Joshua Bell & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Sunday, March 8, 3:00 PM
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Sérgio & Odair Assad
Thursday, March 12, 7:30 PM
Norfolk Academy
Attucks Jazz Club – Anaïs Reno, vocals
Saturday, March 14, 7:30 PM
Attucks Theatre
Dance Theatre of Harlem – Firebird
Friday, March 20, 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 21, 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 22, 3:00 PM
Chrysler Hall
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 PM
Ferguson Center for the Arts
All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Sunday, March 29, 7:30 PM
Attucks Theatre
Meow Meow
Monday, March 30, 7:30 PM
Tuesday, March 31, 7:30 PM
Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center
April 2026
Lucía
Tuesday, April 7, 7:30 PM
Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
Sunday, April 12, 2:00 PM
Chrysler Hall
Borromeo String Quartet & Verona String Quartet
Monday, April 13, 7:30 PM
Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum of Art
Virginia International Tattoo
Thursday, April 16, 7:30 PM
Friday, April 17, 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 18, 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 19, 2:30 PM
Scope Arena
Dorrance Dance
Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 PM
Attucks Theatre
Dorrance Dance
Thursday, April 23, 7:30 PM
Ferguson Center for the Arts
One Night in Memphis
Friday, April 24, 7:30 PM
Perry Pavilion
Kayce Laine: Sound Bath
Saturday, April 25, 7:30 PM
Chrysler Hall
Celebrating Adolphus Hailstork’s 85th Birthday
with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, April 30, 7:30 PM
L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, Norfolk State University
May 2026
Attucks Jazz Orchestra
Saturday, May 9, 7:30 PM
Attucks Theatre
James Kealey, Organ
Sunday, May 10, 4:00 PM
Christ & St. Luke’s Church
Music of Queen – A Rock Symphony
with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Friday, May 15, 7:30 PM
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Tony® Award winner Adrienne Warren
Saturday, May 16, 7:30 PM
Harrison Opera House
Christian McBride with Ursa Major
Sunday, May 17, 5:00 PM
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Coffee Concert: VAF Chamber | Olga Kern, piano
Thursday, May 21, 10:30 AM
Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center
Coffee Concert: VAF Chamber| Olga Kern, piano
Friday, May 22, 10:30 AM
Miller Studio Theatre, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Finding Peace at Potsdam with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Friday, May 29, 7:30 PM
Chrysler Hall
Finding Peace at Potsdam with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, May 30, 7:30 PM
Ferguson Center for the Arts
June 2026
Olga Kern and Orava String Quartet
Wednesday, June 3, 7:30 PM
Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center
Thursday, June 4, 7:30 PM
William & Mary Concert Hall
New York Voices
Thursday, June 4, 7:30 PM
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Coffee Concert: Orava String Quartet
Friday, June 5, 10:30 AM
St. John’s Episcopal Church
The Leila
Saturday, June 6, 7:30 PM
Perry Pavilion
Alexandre Da Costa, violin | Tommy Mesa, cello | Olga Kern, piano
Tuesday, June 9, 7:30 PM
Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center
Coffee Concert: Alexandre Da Costa, violin | Tommy Mesa, cello | Olga Kern, piano
Wednesday, June 10, 10:30 AM
William & Mary Concert Hall
Coffee Concert: Alexandre Da Costa, violin | Tommy Mesa, cello | Olga Kern, piano
Thursday, June 11, 10:30 AM
Towne University
A Solo Evening of Music with Chris Thile
Friday, June 12, 7:30 PM
Perry Pavilion
Top Gun: Maverick with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, June 13, 7:30 PM
Chrysler Hall
Williamsburg Live – Save the dates!
Thursday, June 25, 7:30 PM
Friday, June 26, 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 27, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 28, 7:30 PM
