Festivals near Richmond, VA.

Richmond International Film Festival

• Sep. 22 - Sep 27, 2026
• THE BYRD THEATRE (Plus 8 Venues) - Richmond, VA USA

• $10 - $25
• $25 - $50
• $50 - $100
• $100 - $250

RIFF, one of the largest international competitive film festivals in the Mid-Atlantic, brings more than 170 cutting edge film premieres to Richmond, V ....

Richmond VegFest 2026

• Sep. 26 - Sep 26, 2026
• William Byrd Park - Richmond, VA USA

Hey Richmond, The Veggie Best Day of the Year is returning for our 23rd annual Richmond VegFest this fall! ?? Saturday, September 26th 12-6pm ?? Byrd ....

Powhatan's Festival of the Grape

• Oct. 3 - Oct 3, 2026
• 3860 Old Buckingham Rd - Powhatan, VA USA

• $25 - $50

Powhatan’s favorite fall tradition is back— gather in Powhatan’s Historic Courthouse District to sip, shop, and celebrate 23 years of the Festival of ....

Oct 24 College Nite Concert at VCU Chi Alpha Building

• Oct. 24 - Oct 24, 2026
• Richmond Chi Alpha Campus Ministries - Richmond, VA USA

• Music

Join area college students at an evening of Christian Hip Hop music followed by an inspiring message of how Jesus can change your life. Join us at th ....

Brahms and Strauss

• Oct. 24 - Oct 24, 2026
• Dominion Energy Center - Richmond, VA USA

• Music

Valentina Peleggi conducts a program shaped by memory, identity, and musical storytelling. Pianist Jon Kimura Parker returns to perform Brahms’ sweepi ....

Brahms and Strauss

• Oct. 25 - Oct 25, 2026
• Dominion Energy Center - Richmond, VA USA

• Music

Valentina Peleggi conducts a program shaped by memory, identity, and musical storytelling. Pianist Jon Kimura Parker returns to perform Brahms’ sweepi ....

Rachmaninoff, Glass & Stravinsky

• Nov. 7 - Nov 7, 2026
• Dominion Energy Center - Richmond, VA USA

• Music

Violinist Julian Rhee returns for Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1, honoring the composer’s 90th birthday and the 40th anniversary of this iconic w ....

Rachmaninoff, Glass & Stravinsky

• Nov. 8 - Nov 8, 2026
• Dominion Energy Center - Richmond, VA USA

• Music

Violinist Julian Rhee returns for Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No. 1, honoring the composer’s 90th birthday and the 40th anniversary of this iconic w ....

Peleggi Conducts Mahler’s Fifth

• Jan. 23 - Jan 23, 2027
• Dominion Energy Center - Richmond, VA USA

• Music

Music Director Valentina Peleggi leads a profound journey from sorrow to joy. Strauss’ Metamorphosen opens the program with a moving elegy for 23 solo ....

Peleggi Conducts Mahler’s Fifth

• Jan. 24 - Jan 24, 2027
• Dominion Energy Center - Richmond, VA USA

• Music

Music Director Valentina Peleggi leads a profound journey from sorrow to joy. Strauss’ Metamorphosen opens the program with a moving elegy for 23 solo ....

Bernstein, Foley & Still

• Sep. 19 - Sep 19, 2026
• Dominion Energy Center - Richmond, VA USA

• Music

The Richmond Symphony opens the 2026–27 season with three groundbreaking American voices. Bernstein’s sparkling Candide Overture sets the stage. Artis ....

Armenian Food Festival

• Sep. 18 - Sep 19, 2026
• St. James Armenian Church - Richmond, VA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

The 66th Annual Armenian Food Festival features dishes prepared by members of St. James Armenian Church, with proceeds benefiting local and internatio ....

FESTIVAL OF INDIA - 2026, September 12th & 13th at Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA

• Sep. 12 - Sep 12, 2026
• Greater Richmond Convention Center - Richmond, VA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

At the Festival of India, one can enjoy a renowned cultural program, consisting of classical and modern Indian live performances, as well as East-West ....

2026 Fork Union Day & Parade

• Sep. 12 - Sep 12, 2026
• 4744 James Madison Hwy - Fork Union, VA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

VENDOR REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Come and visit Fork Union, Virginia, home of Fork Union Day. Come and enjoy a day of shopping, music, a parade, live mus ....

ImmseriBeats - National DJ Competition For A Cause, August 8th 2026, Eagles Lodge Fredericksburg, VA

• Aug. 8 - Aug 8, 2026
• Eagles Lodge - Fredericksburg, VA USA

• $10 - $25

To all DJ's that want to showcase their talents and just have fun? This is.... Your Mix. Your Stage. Your Moment. ImmersiBeats is a multi-round DJ co ....

804 Day

• Aug. 1 - Aug 1, 2026
• 100 N 17th St - Richmond, VA USA

• Music

804 Day will have music from some of Richmond's most diverse indie talents, with the food, drink, arts, culture, and community energy that makes the 8 ....

The Veil's Forever Summer Fest 2026

• Jul. 25 - Jul 25, 2026
• Main Street Station - Richmond, VA USA

• $50 - $100

Join us Saturday, July 25th for one unforgettable summer day celebrating incredible beer, cider, wine, spirits, food, music, and community in the hear ....

First Africans Day

• Jul. 25 - Jul 25, 2026
• Stratford Hall - Stratford, MS USA

• Music

• FREE!!

You’re invited to First Africans Day, a powerful collaboration of reflection, celebration, and remembrance at Stratford Hall. Together, we honor of th ....

Spotsylvania Stars & Stripes Spectacular

• Jun. 27 - Jun 27, 2026
• 9104 Courthouse Rd - Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA USA

• Other / General

Each year, Spotsylvania County hosts its Stars & Stripes Spectacular on the Saturday before July 4. Come celebrate the 250th anniversary of American i ....

Jubilation in June

• Jun. 20 - Jun 20, 2026
• Midtown Green - Richmond, VA USA

• Other / General

Jubilation in June returns for 2026. Join us for a Juneteenth celebration honoring culture, community, and freedom. This year’s event will feature a ....

Moose Tracks 10,000 Scoop Challenge in Richmond, VA

• Jun. 16 - Jun 16, 2026
• Monroe Park - Richmond, VA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

Every FREE scoop of ice cream you eat generates a $1 donation to charity! Come enjoy FREE Mayfield Moose Tracks Ice Cream to help raise $10,000 for ....

Virginia Berry Cider Jam

• Jun. 13 - Jun 13, 2026
• Blue Bee Cider - Richmond, VA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

Virginia Berry Cider Jam is BACK - another year of celebrating Virginia ciders and their berry delicious offerings! Join us at Blue Bee Cider for a c ....

Join us for Capriotti’s Grand Opening Celebration in Midlothian, VA!

• Jun. 9 - Jun 9, 2026
• 35 Le Gordon Dr - Midlothian, USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

To celebrate the big day, we have some special giveaways: Starting at 10 a.m., the first 50 guests in line will receive a free small sub gift card f ....

Pocahontas State Park

• Jun. 6 - Jun 6, 2026
• Pocahontas State Park - Chesterfield, VA USA

• Music

Be there for a free outdoor concert! Bring a blanket, picnic basket and family and friends, and enjoy the sounds of a live orchestra at the beautiful ....

Cheers to 100 Years

• Jun. 6 - Jun 6, 2026
• Maymont - Richmond, VA USA

• Other / General

Celebrate 100 years of Maymont with a free community festival filled with live music and fun for all ages in Richmond’s favorite public space on Satur ....