Arts & Culture
There is always something happening in the Charlottesville area, from celebrity-studded film festivals to vibrant community celebrations.
Morgan Freeman, Sandra Bullock, Anthony Hopkins and thousands of movie buffs have all attended the annual Virginia Film Festival. For more local flavor, check out the Maupintown Film Festival, which showcases stories of African American history and culture through film. The Virginia Festival of the Book brings together writers and readers every year in March to celebrate literature. Bring the family together to enjoy arts, craft demonstrations, live music and Virginia beer and wine at the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, going strong for over 40 years.
Find upcoming arts and culture events below, or visit our main events page to plan your trip around one of Charlottesville and Albemarle’s annual events.
Arts & Culture Events
Oct 27th to Dec 15th
The Ruffin Gallery: McIntire Department of Art at UVA
179 Culbreth Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-6123
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Thinking of Place iii179 Culbreth Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Oct 27th
After We Are Gone: New Works by Mike Egan115 2nd St SE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Oct 27th
Old Cabell Hall 107
Old Cabell Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-3052
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Rob Hamilton Colloquium: on using immersive environments for music-makingOld Cabell Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Oct 27th
The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA
155 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-3592
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Final Friday155 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Oct 27th
The Ruffin Gallery: McIntire Department of Art at UVA
179 Culbreth Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-6123
Website
Thinking of Place iii: Opening Reception179 Culbreth Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Oct 27th
New Dominion Bookshop: New Books & Gifts
404 E Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Jody Hobbs Hesler: What Makes You Think You're Supposed to Feel Better – in Conversation with Sharon Harrigan404 E Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Oct 27th
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Rd. Ste. 3
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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DMR Adventures Presents MEAN GIRLS JR.221 Carlton Rd. Ste. 3
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Oct 27th
The Rotunda, UVA
1826 University Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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The Great Rotumpkin • A Spooktacular Halloween Projection1826 University Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Oct 27th
Old Cabell Hall
Old Cabell Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-3376
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Free Bridge HalloweenOld Cabell Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22903