With a vibrant local music scene, you will find music venues of all sizes, which support the diversity of performers and music genres. From the 15,000+ seat John Paul Jones Arena, the historic Paramount Theater, and The Ting Pavilion to more intimate venues like The Southern Café and Music Hall, The Front Porch, or The Jefferson Theater. You can also see the inclusive Charlottesville Ballet, take in the impressive sounds of the Charlottesville Opera, or enjoy one of the many other local performances.
The arts are on display at Charlottesville’s dozens of art galleries, including the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, the only museum in the US dedicated to Australian Aboriginal art, and the Fralin Museum of Art, a free museum at the University of Virginia offering a diverse collection for the enrichment of the students and community. For a one-of-a-kind experience, don't miss McGuffey Art Center, where you're invited watch artists at work, or IX Art Park, home to Virginia’s first immersive art experience, The Looking Glass, as well as murals, sculptures, markets, and performances.
Take a short drive outside of Charlottesville City to nearby Albemarle County communities, like Crozet, to browse the quaint Crozet Artisan Depot housed in the Historic Train Depot, or Scottsville, to view a variety of exhibits, performances, and other events at Scottsville Center for Arts & Nature.
For even more art events, visit our Arts & Culture Events page. You can find ongoing exhibits, one-off events, and dates for our popular annual multi-day festivals, including the Virginia Theatre Festival, Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival, and Artisans Studio Tour.
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