Tom Tom Festival | 14th Annual

☀️ Welcome to the Tom Tom Festival - the annual celebration of music, art, and big ideas in Charlottesville! This spring, we’re transforming the city into a vibrant creative playground filled with remarkable live performances, engaging community events, and inspiring conversations.

This year’s theme is 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘, inviting us to reflect on the importance of taking risks, bridging divides, and shaping a shared future together. Through music, art, and dialogue, let’s explore how courage manifests in our lives, neighborhoods, and communities, and discover how it sparks hope and action. 🙌

What does courage mean to you? Where do you see bravery and resilience around you? Your stories will help shape the discussions that define this year’s Festival!

𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬

Join us for talks, workshops, and keynotes featuring leaders, creators, and community members sharing ideas that build trust and inspire progress.

𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧

As the sun sets, the city will illuminate with lively block parties, concerts, dance events, and captivating art installations, celebrating creativity and community spirit.

𝗖𝗢-𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗨𝗦

Each year, Tom Tom collaborates with local and national creatives to host community-led workshops, performances, and exhibitions that showcase the best of Charlottesville!

🗓️ Applications to participate in the 2026 Festival are currently open and will close on November 7.

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦

Want to get involved or share your ideas? Join a Community Interest Meeting to find out more about the Festival and how you can take part!

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📍 Address: 406 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-3205, United States