Tom Tom Festival | 14th Annual

Schedule

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm

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Location

Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA

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β˜€οΈ The Tom Tom Festival is Charlottesville’s annual celebration of music, art, and big ideas. Each spring, it transforms the city into a creative playground filled with live performances, community events, and conversations that inspire connection and change.
Our 2026 theme, 𝗖𝗒𝗨π—₯π—”π—šπ—˜, invites us to explore what it means to take risks, bridge divides, and shape a shared future together. Through music, art, and dialogue, we’ll look at how courage shows up in our lives, our neighborhoods, and our communities β€” and how it can spark hope and action. πŸ™Œ
What does courage mean to you? Where do you see bravery and resilience in your world? Your ideas and stories will help shape the conversations that define this year’s Festival.
π—œπ——π—˜π—”π—¦ 𝗕𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬
Talks, workshops, and keynotes bring together leaders, creators, and community members to share ideas, build trust, and inspire progress.
π—–π—˜π—Ÿπ—˜π—•π—₯π—”π—§π—œπ—’π—‘ 𝗕𝗬 π—‘π—œπ—šπ—›π—§
When the sun goes down, the city lights up with block parties, concerts, dance events, and art installations that celebrate creativity and community.
𝗖𝗒-𝗖π—₯π—˜π—”π—§π—˜ π—ͺπ—œπ—§π—› 𝗨𝗦
Each year, Tom Tom partners with local and national creatives to produce community-led workshops, performances, and exhibits that highlight the best of Charlottesville’s spirit.
Applications to be part of the 2026 Festival are open now and close November 7.
π—–π—’π— π— π—¨π—‘π—œπ—§π—¬ π—œπ—‘π—§π—˜π—₯π—˜π—¦π—§ π— π—˜π—˜π—§π—œπ—‘π—šπ—¦
Want to get involved or share an idea? Join a Community Interest Meeting to learn more about the Festival and how you can participate.
Learn more ➑️ tomtomfoundation.org/2026-festival
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