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

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Jan 11th 2026 to Jan 12th 2026

Tjukurpa | Handle It: Robert Fielding

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Drive Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA 22911, USA
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911 243-8500 Website

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Aug 31st to Oct 11th

Ruffin Gallery Exhibition — Fuego Eterno: Soberanías Visuales

The Ruffin Gallery: Department of Art at UVA 179 Culbreth Rd. Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-2446 (434) 924-6123 Website

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