Charlottesville Events

In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside of Shenandoah National Park, Charlottesville is the ideal escape for a vacation with family, friends, or just yourself! Experience the wonder of the University of Virginia's graduation, cheer on the Hoos at a sporting event, feel the music at one of our many concert venues, or soak up the weekend in Charlottesville's beautiful outdoors at over 50 vineyards. See for yourself why Charlottesville is named one of the "happiest cities in the country!"

Books stacked at a festival in Charlottesville

Virginia Festival of the Book

Mar 20 2026 - 5:00pm to Mar 22 2026 - 5:00pm
A signature program of Virginia Humanities and the Virginia Center for the Book, the annual Festival of the Book is a special event with readers and writers from all genres and backgrounds. 2026 is the event's 32nd Anniversary and sure to be extra spectacular! Festival...Read more

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