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UPDATED 10/20/25

VA Opera: Family Pricing for Cinderella
Virginia Opera invites families to discover the world of opera with Rossini's sparkling retelling of the beloved fairytale Cinderella (La Cenerentola) this November in Norfolk, Richmond, and Fairfax. Perfect for first-time audiences, Cinderella blends dazzling music, comic twists, and a timeless story of kindness rewarded ‑all in a live theatrical experience that children and adults can enjoy together. "Rossini's Cinderella is full of charm, humor, and breathtaking music that speaks across generations," said Adam Turner, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of Virginia Opera. "It's an ideal production for families new to opera –children will be captivated by the fairytale story, while adults will be thrilled by the vocal fireworks and the beauty of live performance." Children can take selfies with the fairytale couple, creating a magical memory to treasure. To make attending more accessible, Virginia Opera is offering special family pricing:
Family 4‑Pack: Any four tickets for $250 (plus fees) ‑ available for Norfolk and Richmond Build‑Your‑Own Bundle: Children's tickets are 50% off, allowing families to create a package that fits their budget.
Virginia Opera is proud to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for families. For the comfort of all guests, our venues require that every attendee (adult or child) has a ticket and that children under age 5 are not admitted. This ensures an enjoyable experience for families with school-aged children attending their first opera.In addition, families can enjoy a special meet & greet with Cinderella and the Prince after Sunday matinee performances in each city: Norfolk‑November 9, Richmond‑November 16, Fairfax‑November 23. More information and tickets: vaopera.org/cinderella

Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:30 pm
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 pm
Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio
Combining the talents of three award-winning soloists, the Weiss Kaplan Stumpf Trio brings to each performance its distinctive fusion of authority and experience, energy, and passion. These three musicians comprise an ensemble that embraces the music of the future while offering fresh insights into three centuries of masterworks. Hailed by The New York Times as "Three strong voices, locked in sequence," the Trio was originally founded in 2001, and was joined in 2014 by the distinguished cellist Peter Stumpf. The Trio has presented concerts throughout the US, Europe and the Middle East. Program (subject to change): Deux Pièces en Trio (1918) Lili Boulanger (1893-1918;) Trio in E-flat Major, Op.1 No.1 Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827); Trio in D minor, Op. 63 Robert Schumann (1810-1856);
https://www.weiss-kaplan-stumpf-trio.com/ Oct 20: Feldman Chamber Music Society. Dwight Davis's pre-concert talk at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm with concert start at 7:30 pm. Single Tickets: Regular: $40; Student/Musician: $10. https://www.feldmanchambermusic.org/tickets/. Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum of Art, One Memorial Place, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510. Oct 21: Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg.For further information and tickets visit our website http://chambermusicwilliamsburg.org. Hennage Augitorium, Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 301 S Nassau St, Williamsburg

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:00 pm
AfL: Poetry, Percussion and Purpose Workshops
Arts for Learning Virginia' s JuJu Drum will use drumming and poetry to lead participants in interactive workshops to explore poet Langston Hughes's impact on literature, culture, and social justice. Each workshop will build on the previous one, with participants having the opportunity to share their creative work with the community in a final event. Register for these free workshops here: Register
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek, 1425 Norchester Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 pm
C&SL: Organist Paul Fey
Christ & St. Luke's. With over 40 million views on YouTube and a large social media following (on 100K+ TikTok), young organist Paul Fey from Leipzig, Germany represents a new generation of social media influencers who are bringing the organ to new audiences worldwide. His energy and charisma are matched by his brilliant organ playing of traditional repertoire as well as his own compositions. Childcare available. Free-will offering.www.christandstlukes.org/smss. Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Rd, Norfolk.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 pm
WSO: From Courts to Castles
Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra, Michael Butterman, Music Director. Travel through time with a concert that bridges the elegance of the Renaissance and the brilliance of the Classical and Romantic eras. Respighi, Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3; Haydn, Sinfonia Concertante; Dowland, Lachrimae antiquae; Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 5 ("Reformation"). Pre-Concert Talk: 6:30-7:00 PM Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ ticket-sales/WilliamsburgSymphonyOrchestra/1688 Williamsburg Community Chapel, 3899 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185

CNU Department of Music October Events
Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public and are subject to change. Please contact the Department of Music at (757) 594-7089 or visit the CNU Music home page at music.cnu.edu for updated information and student recitals. Ferguson Center for the Arts Box Office: (757) 594-8752. Event venue unless otherwise noted: Peebles Theatre, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 pm
Jazz Ensemble Annual Swing Dance
Music from the dance books of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller and more! 6:30 pm: Free swing dance lesson. 7-9 pm: Live music for dancing. . For more information contact Dr. Kelly Rossum at (757) 594-8812 or kelly.rossum@cnu.edu. Free Admission. Diamonstein Concert Hall Lobby
Friday, October 31, 2025, 12:00 pm
Rotunda Concert Series
Featuring The University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Drew Lusher. Free Admission, Trible Library Rotunda

William & Mary Music Department October Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. All events on the William & Mary campus, Williamsburg, unless otherwise noted. For more details on these events please click on http://www.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/music/list. Music Arts Center, Concert Hall and Comey Recital Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg VA 23185
Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:30 pm
Suhail Yusuf: A Concert of North Indian Classical Music
Suhail Yusuf descends from the most celebrated lineage of sarangi (bowed fiddle) players of Old Delhi. Together with tabla (drum) player Monir Hossain, he will bring to our stage the riches of traditional Hindustani (North Indian classical) music. Open to the public Free. To reserve seats, visit: UniversityTickets Music Arts Center, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Saturday, October 25, 2025 7:30 pm
William & Mary Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert
W&M Symphony Orchestra. The WMSO will perform American Premieres and World Premiere Recordings of symphonic works by Paul Ladmirault, a forgotten French composer, Gabriel Fauré's most gifted student, contemporary of Debussy and Ravel. This music hasn't been played for more than a century. The composer's grandson will be in attendance, and a peer reviewed article will be published in the Journal of the International Conductors Guild. Open to the public. To purchase tickets: UniversityTickets Music Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Bruton Parish Candlelight Concerts & Historic Organ Recitals, October, 2025
Continuing a tradition begun by our 18th-century organist, Peter Pelham, Bruton Parish presents more than 120 recitals and concert programs annually in its Candlelight Concert series. Instrumental and choral groups from all over the United States and other countries perform in our historic church, interspersed with organ and harpsichord recitals by our own splendid musicians. The Candlelight and outdoor concerts will last approximately 45 minutes, and the Wren Recitals will last just 30 minutes.  All are non-ticketed and open to the public, with freewill offerings gratefully received. Masks are required only for those not yet vaccinated. Free parking on Duke of Gloucester Street. Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist; Dr. JanEl Will, Organist & Choir Director; James Darling, Choirmaster & Organist Emeritus. Contact: bdavy@brutonparish.org or (757) 645-3431. www.brutonparish.org.
Candlelight Concerts in Bruton Parish Church
Thursday, October 23 @ 8:00 pm
Organ& Harpsichord Recital
Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, October 25 @ 8:00 pm
Wind Ensemble Concert
USAF Langley Winds
Thursday, October 30 @ 8:00 pm
Organ Recital: Music of the Reformation
JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish

F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music October Events
Old Dominion University's School of Music faculty and student ensembles regularly present their work to the public. Performances are free unless otherwise indicated. Unlesss otherwise noted, all performances will take place in Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, and are free and open to the public unless specified otherwise. Parking for Chandler Hall: The 49th Street Stadium Garage is now partially open; floors 1 & 2 are closed, but 3, 4 & 5 are open. The VIP lot between Webb Center and the Diehn Center may be open. For more information about the School of Music, please call (757) 683-4061, email music@odu.edu, or visit odu.edu/music. Check odu.edu/music/calendar for additional events added throughout the year.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 3:00 pm
Faculty Brass Concert
The Diehn School of Music welcomes its new horn professor, Jacob Wilder, and old friend, trumpeter Mark Nixon, in a free concert of music for six brass. Chandler Recital Hall
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 7:30 pm
Madrigal Singers, Collegium Musicum, and Alta Capella Fall Concert
Free. Chandler Recital Hall
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:30 pm
Collage Concert
Free. Chandler Recital Hall

Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 pm
VAF: Step Africa!
Absolutely unique, undeniably appealing, and able to lift audiences to their feet in joyful celebration, Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities with traditional African dances and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding. “Joyful, inclusive, and soul-filling…a tour de force” (DCTheaterArts), this “enthralling sensory experience is rooted in history and packed full of joy”—an unforgettable tradition to share with family and friends. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at vafest.org, by phone at 757-282-2822 or by visiting the Virginia Arts Festival box office located at 440 Bank Street in Norfolk between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Chrysler Hall, 215 St Pauls Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510

Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 pm
C&SL: Silent Movie Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Audience favorite Dorothy Papadakos returns for her fifth year to improvise a complete organ soundtrack to the 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde featuring the legendary John Barrymore. Shown on the big screen and fun for all ages! Free-will offering. www.christandstlukes.org/smss. Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Rd, Norfolk.

Friday, Octber 24, 2025, 7:30 pm
PCC: Pianomania! ~ Rocking the 1950s with Jared Freiburg
Portsmouth Community Concerts. Jared Freiburg toured the world on land and sea performing the role of Jerry Lee Lewis for five years in Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Musical, Million Dollar Quartet. Since then he has been traveling the world in his own show celebrating the Music and Artists of the Early Rock &Roll Era. In Theaters, Concert Venues, Performing Arts Centers and SpecialEvents, Jared takes his audiences on a high-energy Rock & Roll thrillride through the songs and sounds of such icons as Ray Charles, FrankSinatra, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis...and beyond. Single Adult Tickets: $25. Phone 757-686-5447 or visit https://www. portsmouthcommunityconcerts.com/tickets-and-donations I. C. Norcom High School Auditorium, 1801 London Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Saturday, October 25, 2025 7:00 pm
TEP: Nosferatu (1922)
Silent Movie with Organ Accompaniment by Award-winning Organist Donnie Rankin
Join us at Trinity Episcopal Church for the 1922 classic vampire film Nosferatu accompanied by award-winning theatre organist Donnie Rankin! The movie will begin at 7:00 PM in the church, and there is a 6:00 PM reception (heavy hors d'oeuvres and wine) in the churchyard. This will be a fun fall event for the whole family. This is a ticketed fundraiser event to benefit Trinity's St. Cecilia's Guild. Ticket prices are $35 and $10 for under 21 years old. Tickets may be purchased at the door, by phone (757-393-0431), or online at MinistryLogIn. For more information, call the church office or email eric@trinity-portsmouth.org. Trinity Episcopal Church, 500 Court Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 pm
WCG: Voices of Williamsburg
Williamsburg Choral Guild, Sarah Bland, Guest Conductor. Tom Marshall, organist. Featuring winners of the Millie Andrews Young Artist Vocal Music Competition. Tickets: $10.00 student; $20.00 adult. Purchase Tickets Online: www.tix.com Williamsburg Presbyterian Church; Williamsburg, VA

Saturday, October 25, 2025 7:30 pm
VSO: Yo-Yo Ma & Kayhan Kalhor: One Night Only
Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Virtuoso and composer Kayhan Kalhor composed Venus in the Mirror as an "ode to peace and a celebration of a 25-year friendship with Yo-Yo Ma." The double concerto for cello, kamancheh (Persian spiked fiddle), and orchestra reflects on "the beauty that lies hidden in the balance of what it means to be human." On the first half of the program, Eric Jacobsen and the VSO will immerse the audience in the lush sounds of Brahms' majestic Third Symphony. Eric Jacobsen, conductor; Yo-Yo Ma, cello; Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh. Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5. Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3. Kayhan Kalhor: Venus in the Mirror (Double Concerto for Cello and Kamancheh). Tickets: $80 - $254: Tickets Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News, VA.

Sunday, October 26, 2025 3:00 pm
VSO PBJ: Hogwarts Hullabaloo
Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor; Charms, Potions and Musical Notions! Hop on the Hogwarts Express and visit The Virginia Symphony Orchestra School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Designed for all the young witches and wizards who haven't received their Hogwarts acceptance letters yet, the Hogwarts Hullabaloo showcases all that the wizarding world has to offer, complete with some Weasley magical mischief in store! Tickets: Aug 1. Sandler Center, 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Sunday, October 26, 2025 7:00 pm
VSO: The Musical World of Harry Potter
Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor. Witches, Wizards, and Muggles are all invited to celebrate The Musical World of Harry Potter! Let the Virginia Symphony take you for a ride on "The Knight Bus" as you learn about Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, but watch out for the Weasley Brothers "Fireworks" and other mischief from "Dobby the House Elf" along the way! With music from across the entire Wizarding World, this concert is sure to win the House Cup! Tickets: Aug 1. Sandler Center, 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Thursday, October 30, 2025, 7:30 pm
Friday, October 31 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 1 @ 7:30 pm
Tuesday, November 4 @ 7:30 pm
Thursday, November 6 @ 9:00 pm
Friday, November 7 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, Nov 8 @ 7:30 pm
HBO: ORGY & BESS
Heartbeat Opera's 10th Drag Opera Extravaganza! Strap into your corsets, hoist up your petticoats, and get down with the sexiest and most problematic arias ever shot out of the operatic cannon. Heartbeat's signature spectacle returns for its celebratory 10th edition, directed by none other than our co-founder and Drag Show legend, Ethan Heard. Let's walk the tightrope of wokeness together, smear our faces with all the colors of the rainbow, and see what Bess gets up to when she meets her fellow opera queens in the dark alleys and dressing rooms of New York City. Created by Ethan Heard and Jacob Ashworth; Directed by Ethan Heard; Arrangements by Dan Schlosberg; Music Directed by Jacob Ashworth and Dan Schlosberg. Tickets from $10. By popular demand, we’ve added 10 Pay-What-You-Will tickets to every performance of ORGY & BESS! (Excluding our Gala on November 1.) Tickets start at $10. Tickets Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square S, NY, NY 10012

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 1:00 pm
NACUSA: Mythos and Character
National Association of Composers USA (NACUSA) Mid-Atlantic presents Mythos and Character. Works by Brian Field, William Toutant, and Betty Wishart. Free and open to the public, but donations will be received through PayPal. For more information contact Harvey Stokes at (757) 768-6263 or Betty Wishart at wishforart@gmail.com. Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists, 809 S Military Hwy., Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:30 pm
TCG: Petrit Çeku
Tidewater Classical Guitar. Discover the spellbinding artistry of Petrit Çeku, the internationally acclaimed classical guitarist from Prizren, Kosovo, whose expressive depth and refined technique have captivated audiences around the world. A frequent soloist with top orchestras and prizewinner at major international competitions, Petrit has performed in prestigious venues from Paris to Tokyo and collaborated with acclaimed artists, including his stirring performances alongside HAUSER of 2Cellos. Whether performing beloved masterpieces or hidden gems, Petrit's warm stage presence and deeply personal style draws listeners into a world where every note tells a story. Join us for this transcendent evening of classical guitar. Tickets: $35 General Admission, $30 Senior/Military/Educator, $10 Student. Petrit Çeku Tickets. Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists, 809 S Military Hwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Bruton Parish Candlelight Concerts & Historic Organ Recitals, November, 2025
Continuing a tradition begun by our 18th-century organist, Peter Pelham, Bruton Parish presents more than 120 recitals and concert programs annually in its Candlelight Concert series. Instrumental and choral groups from all over the United States and other countries perform in our historic church, interspersed with organ and harpsichord recitals by our own splendid musicians. The Candlelight and outdoor concerts will last approximately 45 minutes, and the Wren Recitals will last just 30 minutes.  All are non-ticketed and open to the public, with freewill offerings gratefully received. Masks are required only for those not yet vaccinated. Free parking on Duke of Gloucester Street. Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist; Dr. JanEl Will, Organist & Choir Director; James Darling, Choirmaster & Organist Emeritus. Contact: bdavy@brutonparish.org or (757) 645-3431. www.brutonparish.org.
Candlelight Concerts in Bruton Parish Church
Saturday, November 1 @ 8:00 pm
Organ Recital
Christopher Reynolds, Organist from St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, VA
Thursday, November 6 @ 8:00 pm
Organ Recital
Dr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, November 8 @ 8:00 pm
Organ & Harpsichord Recital
Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist at Bruton Parish
Tuesday, November 11 @ 8:00 pm
Chamber Strings Recital
William & Mary Gallery Players, Susan Via, Director
Thursday, November 13 @ 8:00 pm
Cello & Organ Recital: Night Music
Juliana Solstis, Cellist from Richmond, Virginia & Rebecca Davy, Organist at Bruton Parish
Saturday, November 15 @ 8:00 pm
Organ Recital
Dr. JanEl Will, Organist at Bruton Parish
Tuesday, November 18 @ 5:30 pm
Harpsichord Recital
Dr. Faythe Vollrath, from Northern California, where she is a professor of harpsichord & organ at University of California Davis
Thursday, November 20 @ 8:00 pm
Holiday Band Concert
York River Concert Band from Hampton Roads, Jeff Haney, Director
Saturday, November 22 @ 8:00 pm
Organ Recital for St. Cecilia, Music of Women Composers
JanEl Will & Rebecca Davy, Organists at Bruton Parish
Saturday, November 29 @ 8:00 pm
Holiday Organ Recital
Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organist at Bruton Parish

Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00 pm
NNO Chamber Music Series: Piano Solos
The Northern Neck Orchestra. Virtuoso pianist Daniel Inamorato will perform Schubert's Impromptu No. 3., Beethoven's Sonata Pathetique and seven piano miniatures by Lyttle. Prize-winning piano soloist Daniel Inamorato will perform Franz Schubert's Impromptu in B-flat major. It will be followed by the world premiere of seven compositions by Eric Lyttle, professor of music at the College of William & Mary: Prelude No. 1, Waltz No. 1, Mazurka No. 1, Phrygian Study, Prelude No. 2, Waltz No. 2 in F-sharp minor and Toccata. The concert will conclude with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata Pathetique in C. Tickets: $35. Students are admitted free with an online reservation. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online. https:// interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E351332&id=87 Good Luck Cellars, 1025, Goodluck Rd, Kilmarnock, VA 22482, USA

Sunday, November 2, 2025, 5:00 pm
All Souls Requiem
Galillee Church. The musical setting for this Eucharist will be the beloved Requiem Mass of Gabriel Fauré, sung by the combined choirs of Galilee and Trinity Episcopal Church (Portsmouth) and will feature soloists, horns, strings, organ, Children's Choir, Gregorian Chant, and even some lovely moments with harp! Galillee Church, 3928 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Sunday, November 2, 2025, 5:30 pm
C&SL: Mosaic Requiem
Christ & St. Luke's. This year's All Souls Liturgy will be built on works from various composers to form a Mosaic Requiem, interspersed with Gregorian Chant. Composers include Howells, Vaughan Williams, James Whitbourn, and Daniel Gawthrop. Free-will offering. www.christandstlukes.org/smss. Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Rd, Norfolk.

F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music November Events
Old Dominion University’s School of Music faculty and student ensembles regularly present their work to the public. Performances are free unless otherwise indicated. Unlesss otherwise noted, all performances will take place in Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, and are free and open to the public unless specified otherwise. Parking for Chandler Hall: The 49th Street Stadium Garage is now partially open; floors 1 & 2 are closed, but 3, 4 & 5 are open. The VIP lot between Webb Center and the Diehn Center may be open. For more information about the School of Music, please call (757) 683-4061, email music@odu.edu, or visit odu.edu/music. Check odu.edu/music/calendar for additional events added throughout the year.
Monday, November 2, 2025, 2:30 pm
DSoM Young Artists Competition Final Round
The Diehn School of Music presents the final round of the annual Young Artists Competition. Free and open to the public. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Center.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 pm
Fall Opera: The Gift of the Magi
Jim and Della are a young married couple determined to give each other meaningful gifts despite having no money. When they each choose to give up something precious to make the other happy, they discover that their selfless love and willingness to sacrifice for each other are the true gifts they've given each other. Fee: General, $17 ODU Faculty: $11 ODU Students: $6. Register University Theatre, 4600 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, VA 23508
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:30 pm
ODU Percussion Ensemble Concert
Chandler Recital Hall
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 pm
Jazz Piano Duo Recital
The Diehn School of Music presents a recital with pianists Justin Kauflin and Professor John Toomey. Free. Chandler Recital Hall

William & Mary Music Department November Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. All events on the William & Mary campus, Williamsburg, unless otherwise noted. For more details on these events please click on http://www.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/music/list. Music Arts Center, Concert Hall and Comey Recital Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg VA 23185
Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg
Sunday, November 2, 2025 7:30 pm
Satan Jawa. A film by Garin Nugroho with live music
Satan Jawa, an experimental silent film by Indonesia' s foremost filmmaker, Garin Nugroho. Musical score by Peni Candra Rini, performed live by Rini, Andy McGraw, Shahzad Ismaily, with contributions by Victor Haskins and Dave Dominique. The concert is free, but tickets are required. UniversityTickets Music Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Saturday, November 8, 2025 7:30 pm
William & Mary Presents! American Patchwork Quartet
American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, resonates as a potent symbol of unity in diversity. Their music dives deep into America's dreams and diverse histories. Their sound is a deliberate homage to America's past and a showcase of its dynamic present. APQ recently made history as the first group of their kind to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. Open to the public. To reserve seats, visit: UniversityTickets Music Arts Center Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 7:30 pm
Appalachian Music Ensemble Fall Concert
he Appalachian Music Ensemble presents its annual fall concert. Open to the public. To reserve seats, visit: UniversityTickets Music Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Friday, November 14, 2025 7:30 pm
Ebony Expressions Fall Concert
The Ebony Expressions Gospel Choir presents its annual Fall concert. Open to the public Free. To reserve seats, visit: UniversityTickets. Music Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Saturday, November 15, 2025 2:00 pm
Combined Choirs Fall Concert
Combined concert of the Barksdale Treble Chorus, Botetourt Chamber Singers, Ebony Expressions Gospel Choir, and W&M Choir. To reserve seats, visit: UniversityTickets Music Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 pm
Indonesian Gamelan Concert
Indonesian gamelan. Open to the public Free. To reserve seats, visit: UniversityTickets Music Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:30 pm
The Gallery Players Fall Concert
The Gallery Players, W&M's conductor-less chamber orchestra. Featuring the music of CPE Bach, Dvorak, and Josef Suk. Open to the public Free. To reserve seats, visit: UniversityTickets Music Arts Center, Comey Recital Hall, 51 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:30 pm
Experimental Music and Technology Ensemble and Saxophone Quartet Combined Concert
Open to the public. To purchase tickets: UniversityTickets Music Arts Center, Comey Recital Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:30 pm
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 2:30 pm
OiW: Gluck' s Orfeo ed Euridice
Opera in Williamsburg. Music Director: Jorge Parodi; Artistic and General Director: Naama Zahavi-Ely. Live fully-staged opera with world-class singers in the original languages with English supertitles Reserved seats $65, discount $60 (seniors, first responders, military, teachers, musicians, librarians, college faculty and staff), students $15. Tickets: https:// operainwilliamsburgvirginia.thundertix.com/events/236649Kimball Theatre, 428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, Virginia

Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:30 pm
5BMF: PUBLIQuartet: What is American: Rhythm Nation
5 Boroughs Music Festival. The follow-up to PUBLIQuartet,s GRAMMY®-nominated What Is American project, What Is American: Rhythm Nationcelebrates American rhythmic traditions as expressions of bodily autonomy and tacit history keeping. From the propulsive beat-breaks of Daniel Bernard Roumain,s Hip-Hop Etudes to the shifting textures of Andy Akiho,s Quartet No. 1 “Mobile on a Stream into the Sound,” this wide-ranging exploration also features new works by Jeff Scott, Mazz Swift, and Eddie Venegas, commissioned with the support of a 2024 Chamber Music America Artistic Projects grant. Each of the pieces on the program evokes a distinct rhythmic world, reflecting the plurality of American movement(s) and protecting the unspoken spirit of their lineage,s narratives. Tickets: General Admission: $15; Student/Senior: $10.
5bmf.org/ Brooklyn Art Haus, 24 Marcy Ave., Brooklyn NY 11211

Friday, November 7, 2025, 6:00 pm
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 6:00 pm
TENET: Auld Acquaintances
TENET. Heart-melting music from Scotland. Come explore the art of Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Poet nicknamed 'The Bard of Humanity.' You'll hear Burns' deeply expressive lyrics flowing over fiddle tunes and folk songs. Revel in music from the Renaissance to today, with rousing Scottish dances, sonatas, jigs, and reels. As a special treat, the Brooklyn show includes drinks and nibbles! Tickets & info: https://tenet.nyc/auld#auld-tickets Nov 7: Cullen Hall at St. Pauls Carroll Street, Brooklyn. Nov 8: St. Luke in the Fields, Manhatta

CNU Department of Music November Events
Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public and are subject to change. Please contact the Department of Music at (757) 594-7089 or visit the CNU Music home page at music.cnu.edu for updated information and student recitals. Ferguson Center for the Arts Box Office: (757) 594-8752. Event venue unless otherwise noted: Peebles Theatre, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 pm
Opera CNU: Die Fledermaus (The Bat)
Johann Strauss's Die Fledermaus. Performed in English, Director: Dr. John A. McGuire. Conductor: Prof. J. Lynn Thompson. $10 admission; $8 Faculty, Seniors, Friends of Music; CNU students free. Peebles Theatre
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:30 pm
University Orchestra Concert
University Orchestra Concert, under the direcction of Dr. Richard Cook Free Admission. Peebles Theatre
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:30 pm
Jazz Combos
Free Admission. Peebles Theatre
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 pm
University Chorale
Free Admission. Peebles Theatre
Friday, November 14, 2025, 12:00 pm
Rotunda Concert Series
Featuring the University Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Richard Cook Free Admission. Trible Library Rotunda
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 pm
Composers Forum
Come hear world premieres by CNU composition majors. Free Admission. Peebles Theatre
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00 pm
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Mark U. Reimer Free Admission. Diamonstein Concert Hall
Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:30 pm
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Kelly Rossum Free Admission. Peebles Theatre
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:30 pm
Electronic Music Ensemble
Electronic Music Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Maxwell Tfirn Free Admission. Studio Theatre
Monday, November 24, 2025, 8:00 pm
Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Scott Amman Free Admission. Peebles Theatre

Saturday, November 8, 2024, 10:30 am
WMC: Trio Niche
The Williamsburg Music Club presents Tio Niche: Tom Marshall, Pianoforte; Susan Via, Violin; and Sarah Glosson, Cello. The trio specializes in music from the turn of the 19th Century, when the pianoforte was used, a rather small niche in music history. A reception will follow the concert, during which time attendees may speak with the performers and are invited to observe the impressive collection of keyboard instruments showcased by William and Mary, located in a gallery opposite the recital hall. The concert is free. Tickets may be reserved by going to http://wm.universitytickets.com/w/ and scrolling down to Williamsburg Music Club on the left side. Tickets will also be available at the door. All tickets are free. Free parking will be available in front of the Arts Quarter and in the adjacent parking lot. Handicap parking is available and the hall is handicap accessible. Comey Recital Hall, William & Mary Music Arts Center, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg 23185

Met Live in HD 2025–2026 Season
The Met's 2025–26 fall season of live movie theater transmissions features four extraordinary operas. Tickets are now on sale in the United States and Canada. International ticketing dates will vary. Please check your local listings. https://www.metopera.org/season/in -cinemas/theater-finder/
These live cinema transmissions are part of the Met's award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe. English StreamText captioning is available for the Met's transmissions here: https://www.streamtext.net/ player?event=MET_Opera_Live_in_HD.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:00 pm
Giacomo Pucini: La Bohème
With its enchanting setting and spellbinding score, the world's most popular opera is as timeless as it is heartbreaking. Franco Zeffirelli's picture-perfect production brings 19th-century Paris to the Met stage as Puccini's young friends and lovers navigate the joy and struggle of bohemian life. Soprano Juliana Grigoryan is the feeble seamstress Mimi, opposite tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the ardent poet Rodolfo. Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts the November 8. A transcript of the transmission will also be available to view after the live performance.
Saturday, November 22, 2015, 1:00 PM
Richard Strauss Arabella
On November 22, Strauss's elegant romance brings the glamour and enchantment of 19th-century Vienna to cinemas worldwide in a sumptuous production by legendary director Otto Schenk that is "as beautiful as one could hope" (The New York Times). Soprano Rachel Willis-Sorensen stars as the title heroine, a young noblewoman in search of love on her own terms. Radiant soprano Louise Alder is her sister, Zdenka, and bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny is the dashing count who sweeps Arabella off her feet. A transcript of the transmission will also be available to view after the live performance.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:00 pm
Umberto Giordano Andrea Chénier
Giordano's passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczala as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano's Fedora in the 2022– 23 Live in HD season, Beczala reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier's aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joel's gripping staging. A transcript of the transmission will also be available to view after the live performance.

VA Opera: Cinderella, Gioachino Rossini
Virginia Opera. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. They’ll live happily ever after. Cinderella embarks on an enchanting journey the entire family will enjoy! Amidst the glimmering splendor of 18th-century Italy, a kind-hearted dreamer rises above her misfortunes in search of love and her rightful place in the world. This timeless tale of rags to riches will captivate you with its sparkling music and timeless charm! Tickets: Norfolk: https://ticketing.vaopera.org/events.
Richmond: https://ticketing.vaopera.org/packages/ fixed/1980
Fairfax: https://cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/virginia- opera-cinderella.
Norfolk
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 2:30 PM
The Edythe C. and Stanley L. Harrison Opera House, 160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia 23510.
Richmond
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2:30 PM
The Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 E Grace St Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23219
Fairfax
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 2:00 PM
Center for the Arts at George Mason University,4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

Sunday, November 9, 2025, 3:00 pm
Kristallnacht Commemoration
The American Society for Jewish Music. A Tribute to the Artists who Perished in the Holocaust, whose music and poetry we keep alive today. Featuring music by Hans Krása, Viktor Ullmann, Pavel Haas, James Simon, Gideon Klein, and Erwin Schulhoff and poetry by Ilse Weber, Gertrud Kolmar, and Selma Meerbaum‑Eisinger. Performed by the young artists of the Mannes School of Music, the program features Krása's "Three Songs for Baritone, Clarinet, Viola and Cello," songs by Pavel Haas and Viktor Ullmann, Gideon Klein's remarkable "Sonata for Piano," James Simon's "Sonata for Cello and Piano," and Erwin Schulhoff's "Sonata for Flute and Piano." Tickets: Kristallnacht Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, NYC

Sunday, November 9, 2025, 5:00 pm
BASS: Cycles II: Dichtertliebe Re-Imagined
Robert Schumann’s iconic reflection on lost love with two modern re-imaginings that reflect on similar themes of memory, heartache, and redemption. Robert Schumann: Dichterliebe Op. 48. Bernard Foccroulle: Zauberland (Selections). Katherine Balch: estrangement (BASS Commission). Kristina Bachrach, Lucy Fitz-Gibbon soprano; Randall Scarlata baritone; Michael Brofman, Lyndsi Maus, Ryan McCullough piano. Pre-Concert Lecture (4:30 PM) with Katherine Balch (Yale). Digital Subscribers: Free Admission. Premium Tickets: $55. General Admission: $35. More informaiton and tickets: https:// brooklynartsongsociety.org/cycles-ii-dichtertliebe-re-imagined/ Roulette, 509 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217

Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:00 pm
Choral Compline
Galillee Church. Compline is an ancient service of Psalms, Canticles, and prayers to prepare us for sleep. This 15-minute candlelit service is a wonderful opportunity to ground yourself in scripture at the end of the day, sung by Galilee’s Chancel Choir. Galillee Church, 3928 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:00 pm
WSO: Broadway Divas
Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra, Michael Butterman, Music Director. Guest Conductor: Morihiko Nakahara; Guest Artists: Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker. Broadways comes to Williamsburg in a spectacular evening of show-stopping hits and unforgettable melodies! Pre-Concert Talk: 6:30-7:00 PM Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ ticket-sales/WilliamsburgSymphonyOrchestra/1688 Williamsburg Community Chapel, 3899 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 pm
AfL:Soul of Langston Performance
Arts for Learning Virginia. Fused with rhythms of jazz and blues, Soul of Langston sketches the life of American playwright, poet, and civil rights activist Langston Hughes. As portrayed by actor Daron P. Stewart, Langston reflects on some of his literary accomplishments—from being discovered as a “busboy poet” thriving in the Harlem Renaissance to becoming one of America’s most read and quoted poets. Soul of Langston is an inspiring story of resilience and persistence that dares anyone to dream big! Register for FREE tickets: Tickets Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Friday, Novemer 14, 2025, 7:30 pm
PCC: The Waddington Brothers ~ 4-Piece Bluegrass & Western Band
Portsmouth Community Concerts. The Waddington Brothers, a band of four brothers from rural North Dakota, perform what they live: music that is real to them, that takes listeners on a journey through the heart of the American West. Seth, Ethan, Jacob, and Job Waddington skillfully blend cowboy and bluegrass music, creating a style that’s timelessly classic and yet refreshingly new and unique. With their rich, stirring vocal harmonies and instrumental versatility that ranges from hard-driving bluegrass to more mellow acoustic tones, this quartet has developed a sound that is truly as strong as it is special. Single Adult Tickets: $25. Phone 757-686-5447 or visit https://www. portsmouthcommunityconcerts.com/tickets-and-donations I. C. Norcom High School Auditorium, 1801 London Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23704

On Sale Now
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 4:00 pm
VAF: Lynnhaven River Now Benefit Concert
Celebrate Our Rivers, Our Community, and the Power of Music!
Musicians of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Join us for a joyful concert honoring the heroes who work to protect and restore our local waterways. This special performance celebrates Lynnhaven River Now, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring and protecting Virginia Beach waters and natural areas, ensuring clean, healthy waterways for wildlife and our community
Experience the beauty and inspiration of music that reflects the flow, life, and vitality of rivers and water. Featuring music performed by talented Musicians of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, this family-friendly event will uplift your spirits while highlighting the importance of preserving our natural treasures.
Bring your friends and family, enjoy the sounds of river-inspired music, and support the mission of Lynnhaven River Now. Together, we can celebrate the environment, our community, and the joy of music! Program: James Hosay—Rivers of the Chesapeake: I. The Elizabeth. Bedrich Smetana‑Vltava (The Moldau), from Má vlast. Deep River, arr. Morton Gould. George Frideric Handel‑Suite No. 2 in D major, HWV 349, from Water Music. Johann Strauss Jr.‑An der schönen blauen Donau (The Blue Danube). All proceeds go to Lynnhaven River Now. For tickets, visit vafest.org or call 757-282-2822, or buy in-person at the Festival Ticket Office, 440 Bank St, Norfolk (Monday-Friday, 10 am-3 pm). Harrison Opera House

On Sale Now
Attucks Jazz
Virginia Arts Festival's Attucks Jazz series brings great jazz artists to Norfolk's historic Attucks Theatre. In an intimate club-like atmosphere, where every seat provides an up-close experience, jazz fans can enjoy the gifts of acclaimed artists who regularly play top New York clubs and jazz festivals across the U.S. and abroad. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online at vafest.org, by phone at 757-282-2822 or by visiting the Virginia Arts Festival box office located at 440 Bank Street in Norfolk between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 pm
Ken Peplowski, clarinetist
Clarinetist Ken Peplowski returns to the Attucks. “Brilliantly entertaining” (DownBeat), Peplowski has been hailed by the BBC as “arguably the greatest living jazz clarinetist” Hearing this legendary artist in the intimate, 120-seat Attucks Jazz Club will be a phenomenal treat for area fans.

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 pm
ARC:Music In Exile: New York
The Royal Conservatory of Music and Holocaust Music Lost & Found present ARC Ensemble’s Music In Exile: New York. The ARC Ensemble (Artists of the Royal Conservatory), one of Canada’s leading cultural ambassadors, has earned three Grammy nominations and performed at major international venues. Dedicated to recovering music suppressed under 20th-century repressive regimes, ARC’s unique repertoire highlights forgotten composers. This program features works by Jerzy Fitelberg and Frederick Block, who fled to New York before WWII, and Arthur Willner, who found refuge in England, and whose archive is now in the Leo Baeck Institute in New York. For tickets and more information: KaufmanMusicCenter Kaufman Music Center’s Merkin Hall, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023

Sunday, November 16, 2025 3:00 pm
VSO Up Close: Beethoven Violin Sonatas
Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Concertmaster Grace Park showcases her breathtaking prowess with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas. Joined by long time friend and pianist, Gilles Vonsattel, Park’s artistry and virtuosity are on full display with Beethoven's Second and Third Sonatas and the emotionally complex “Kreutzer” Violin Sonata.Grace Park, violin; Gilles Vonsattel, piano. Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 12, No. 2. Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 12, No. 3. Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47, Kreutzer”. Tickets: Aug 1. Peebles Theatre, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News, VA

Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00 pm
Symphonicity: Voices Of America: Bernstein Barber & A World Premiere
Symphonicity presents Voices Of America: Bernstein Barber & World Premiere with Irina Muresanu, violin. Thomas Sleeper: Hana’s Day Out Overture. Erich Stem: A World-Premiere! Leonard Bernstein: Candide Overtur. Samuel Barber: Violin Concerto Tickets: $26 -$53, Call 757-671-8611, email email tickets@symphonicity.org or visit https://www.symphonicity.org/ or Sandler Center, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:00 pm
MMCS: Ching-Yi Lin, pianist
Mildred McDaniel Concert Series. Originally from Taiwan, Ching-Yi Lin swiftly established himself after winning the First Prize and Commissioned Prize at the Taipei Taiwan International Piano Competition. He received the Second Prize at the 2022 Texas State International Piano Competition, performing with the Central Texas Philharmonic. He also received the Third Prize at the 2019 Marbella International Piano Competition. A vivid music educator, Ching-Yi was appointed as a faculty associate at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University between 2021 and 2024. He has given and coached masterclasses and lectures at Berkshire High Peaks Festival, Gijon International Piano Festival, Kirov International Music Festival, Ocean County College, Soochow University, University of Maryland, and University of Maryland at Baltimore County. He holds his Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Peabody Institute as a recipient of the Richard Franko Goldman Prize in Performance under the tutelage of Alexander Shtarkman. Since 2025, he has been appointed as a faculty member at the Montgomery College. The event is free and open to the public. Contributions will be accepted to help support the Concert Series. A reception follows the concert. The concert is free and open to the public. Contributions will be accepted to help support the Concert Series. A reception follows the concert. Reformation Lutheran Church, 13100 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA  23602

Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:30 pm
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 pm
Ying Quartet
The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world, combining brilliantly communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today’s world. Now in its third decade, the Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the highest musical qualifications. Their performances regularly take place in many of the world’s most important concert halls. In fact, the Ying Quartet’s constant quest to explore the creative possibilities of the string quartet has led it to an unusually diverse array of musical projects and interests. https://www.ying4.com/ Nov 17: Feldman Chamber Music Society. Dwight Davis's pre-concert talk at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm with concert start at 7:30 pm. Single Tickets: Regular: $40; Student/Musician: $10. https://www.feldmanchambermusic.org/tickets/. Kaufman Theater, Chrysler Museum of Art, One Memorial Place, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510. Nov 18: Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg.For further information and tickets visit our website http://chambermusicwilliamsburg.org. Hennage Augitorium, Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 301 S Nassau St, Williamsburg

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:00 pm
TW: Brews with Brewington
Join the Tidewater Winds Board, Staff and Musicians at Voodoo Brewing Company, where we eat and drink to raise funds for Tidewater Winds' RiME Literacy and Music Programs! A slice of the evening's sales will shimmy back to the Winds, fueling our musical masterminds of tomorrow! voodoobrewery Voodoo Brewing Company, 300 Constitution Drive, Suite 109, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

The Governor's School for the Arts November Events
The Governor's School for the Arts. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and take place at the Governors School for the Arts building at 254 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510. All ticketing is online only at showtix4u.com. No Walk-up ticket sales unless otherwise noted. GSA, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 pm
Chamber Music Concert
Instrumental Music students. Free. Miner Music Hall at GSA, 254 Granby St, Norfolk
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:00 pm
Fall Juried Art Exhibition
Awards at 7:00pm FREE! Origin Gallery at MacArthur Center, 2nd level, Norfolk
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 pm
Sleepers Awake
Instrumental Music and Vocal Music co-production. See C&SL listing below for more information. Christ and St. Luke's Church, 560 W. Olney Rd, Norfolk

VWU: November Events
Virginia Wesleyan University. All events take place in the Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center. Public ticket prices are as listed; free to the VWU community. Tickets and reservations GoodeCenterTickets , 757.455.3381 More information: https://www.vwu.edu/the-arts-at-virginia-wesleyan/art-events.php; (757) 455-3381. Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, Virginia Wesleyan University, 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:30 pm
Virginia Wesleyan Orchestra Fall Concert
Join The Virginia Wesleyan Orchestra for their Fall Semester Concert under musical director Alexander Chen, of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The Orchestra will perform a variety of classic and new works with a focus on small-ensemble chamber music. Concert is free and open to the public. Brock Theatre, Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:30 pm
Concert Jazz Series: Marlins Jazz Ensemble
Join the Marlins Jazz Ensemble for their Fall Semester Concert. The Jazz Ensemble will perform jazz favorites from a variety of different styles. Hosted by Jason Squinobal. Concert is free and open to the public. Brock Theatre, Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 pm
C&SL: Stephen Coxe & Friends
Dr. Stephen Coxe gathers his friends, including violinist Jonathan Richards, tenor Noah Van Niel, mezzo-soprano Anna Farley, flutists Elizabeth Writtenberry and Aefael Drakeford, harpist Christiana Staten, and the Governor's School for the Arts Chamber Orchestra, to perform works by Vaughan Williams, Prokofiev, Britten, and Bach's masterful Cantata 140 "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme." Not to be missed! Free-will offering. www.christandstlukes.org/smss. Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Rd, Norfolk.

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:00 pm
VAF & TCG: Luca Stricagnoli, guitar
Featuring Matt Thomas, guitar
Virginia Arts Festival and Tidewater Classical Guitar present Luca Stricagnoli, guitar. With more than 200 million internet views and performances around the world, guitarist Luca Stricagnoli has created a niche for an entirely unique style of performance: fingerstyle guitar. Fingerstyle guitar has a long history, involving playing by plucking with the fingers instead of using a pick, but Stricagnoli takes the technique to new levels, even inventing new styles of guitars to create his endlessly inventive sounds. Along the way, this guitarist rooted in classical music has drawn the attention of such rock artists as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica and more, and won the regard of critics who praise his mindblowing artistry (Guitar World). Tickets: $41.50 https://www.vafest.org, by phone at 757-282-2822, or at the Festival Ticket Office, 440 Bank St, Norfolk (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm). Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk 23510

Sunday, November 30, 2025, 5:30 pm
C&SL: Advent Lessons and Carols
Christ & St. Luke's. The Parish Choir presents our annual service of light to mark the season of joyful preparation. Music of Manz, Macmillan, Poston, Gibbons, and more. Childcare available. Free-will offering. www.christandstlukes.org/smss. Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Rd, Norfolk.

F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music December Events
Old Dominion University’s School of Music faculty and student ensembles regularly present their work to the public. Performances are free unless otherwise indicated. Unlesss otherwise noted, all performances will take place in Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, and are free and open to the public unless specified otherwise. Parking for Chandler Hall: The 49th Street Stadium Garage is now partially open; floors 1 & 2 are closed, but 3, 4 & 5 are open. The VIP lot between Webb Center and the Diehn Center may be open. For more information about the School of Music, please call (757) 683-4061, email music@odu.edu, or visit odu.edu/music. Check odu.edu/music/calendar for additional events added throughout the year.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 7:00 pm
String Chamber Recital
The Diehn School of music presents a recital of various chamber ensembles performing. Free and open to the public. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Center.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 7:30 pm
ODU Jazz: Jazz Choir, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Orchestra in Concert
Join ODU Jazz in concert, featuring the Jazz Choir, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Orchestra. Free and open to the public. Chandler Recital Hall
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 pm
Monarch Steel Winter Showcase
The Monarch Steel band will perform a Winter Showcase Concert. Free. Chandler Recital Hall
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 12:30 pm
Collage Concert
The Diehn School of Music presents a recital featuring various students, faculty and ensembles performing music from various genres. Free. Chandler Recital Hall
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:30 pm
ODU Wind Ensemble & Symphony Orchestra Concert
Join the ODU Wind Ensemble & Symphony Orchestra for a performance featuring repertoire standards, holiday favorites, and more! General, $17 ODU Faculty: $11 ODU Students: $6. Register: Register University Theatre, 4600 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, VA 23508
Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:30 pm
New Music Ensemble
The Diehn School of Music's New Music Ensemble will present a program featuring music of Elliott Carter, student composers, and more! Free. Chandler Recital Hall
Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:30 pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 6:30 pm
2025 Madrigal Banquet
Come dance and sing at the annual ODU Madrigal Banquets! This holiday event will feature a selection of historical and seasonal music and dance presented by the Madrigal Singers, Collegium Musicum, and Alta Capella. Special pre-concert performances by the ODU chamber ensembles will take place outside the theater and in the lobby beginning at 6 p.m. Guests will once again have the opportunity to join in the dancing and singing! Guests can select the dining option, which includes a plated 3-course meal, or the non-dining option. A cashless bar is available for all. Dec 5: Register
December 6: Register Goode Theatre, Room 1300, 4601 Monarch Way Norfolk, VA 23508

William & Mary Music Department December Events
Admission is free, and no ticket is required unless otherwise noted. All events on the William & Mary campus, Williamsburg, unless otherwise noted. For more details on these events please click on http://www.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/music/list. Music Arts Center, Concert Hall and Comey Recital Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg VA 23185
Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 7:30 pm
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo I Concert
The W&M Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo I present their annual fall concert. The concert is free, but tickets are required. UniversityTickets Music Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:30 pm
W&M Wind Ensemble Winter Concert
The W&M Wind Ensemble presents its annual Winter Concert. The program features Latin American-inspired music by Nubia Jamie Donjuan, Manuel Ponce, and Kenneth Alford, among others. Open to the public. To reserve seats, visit: UniversityTickets Music Arts Center Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:30 pm
Flute Ensemble Concert
The W&M Flute Ensemble presents its end of semester concert. Open to the public. To reserve seats, visit: UniversityTickets Music Arts Center, Comey Recital Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:30 pm
Middle Eastern Music Ensemble Concert
Middle Eastern Music Ensemble The Middle Eastern Music Ensemble presents its end of semester concert. Open to the public Free. To reserve seats, visit: UniversityTickets. Music Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Saturday, December 6, 2025 7:30 pm
W&M Symphony Orchestra Concert
The W&M Symphony Orchestra presents its end of semester concert. The program includes ballet and soundtrack music: Tchaikvosky' s Sleeping Beauty, Strauss's Overture to Die Fledermaus, Barry' s Out of Africa and Shore' s excerpts from Lord of the Rings. To reserve seats, visit: UniversityTickets Music Arts Center, Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:00 pm
St. Bede: Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols
Join the Junior and Senior Choristers of the Saint Bede Youth Choir and the Saint Cecilia Choir in this beautiful candlelit service of choral music, Scripture readings, and traditional congregational hymns of the season. In this hectic and chaotic time of year, set aside this hour to immerse yourself in the music of the season and prepare your heart and mind for the coming of Christ as an infant. For more information visit www.bedeva.org/concerts or call (757) 229-3631.Free and open to the public. Saint Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg

CNU Department of Music December Events
Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public and are subject to change. Please contact the Department of Music at (757) 594-7089 or visit the CNU Music home page at music.cnu.edu for updated information and student recitals. Ferguson Center for the Arts Box Office: (757) 594-8752. Event venue unless otherwise noted: Peebles Theatre, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University, Newport News.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:30 pm
Saxophone Quartet
Saxophone Quartet, under the direction of Mr. Kenny Drefke Free Admission. Peebles Theatre
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:30 pm
Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds
Featuring the graduate wind conducting students Free Admission. Peebles Theatre
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:00 pm
CNU Concerto/Aria Competition
Music students compete for the chance to solo with the CNU University Orchestra. Free Admission. Peebles Theatre

Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:30 pm
TENET: Ein Kind Geborn
TENET. Festive joy with Piffaro. A child is born! Tenet and Piffaro join forces to share Christmas music from 17th-century Germany (think “Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming”)! Come be amazed by Piffaro’s dazzling array of festive instruments, including shawms, recorders, sackbuts, lutes, and percussion. Tenet's vocalists will join these special instruments to create a dazzling sound world. Tickets & more info: https://tenet.nyc/geborn#geborn-tickets St. Vincent Ferrer, Manhattan

Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:30 pm
TCG: TCG Holiday Showcase
Tidewater Classical Guitar. Our holiday-inspired concert is a beloved seasonal tradition, filling the air with warmth, joy, and community spirit. Join us for a festive evening featuring the Tidewater Guitar Orchestra alongside some of Hampton Roads’ most talented guitarists and guest musicians, all set in the heart of beautiful downtown Williamsburg. Celebrate the season with music that brings us together and lifts the soul—a joyful experience for audiences and performers alike! Ticket Prices – $35 General Admission, $30 Senior/Military/Educator, $10 Student. Holiday Showcase Tickets Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg VA

The Governor's School for the Arts December Events
The Governor's School for the Arts. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and take place at the Governors School for the Arts building at 254 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510. All ticketing is online only at showtix4u.com. No Walk-up ticket sales unless otherwise noted. GSA, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Thursday, December 4 - Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 14, 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 7 & Saturday, 13, 2025, 3:00 pm
Baltimore by Kristen Greenidge
Theatre and Film Departament. Free. Dalis Black Box Theatre at GSA, 254 Granby St, Norfolk
Friday, December 5, 2025, 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:30pm
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol, co-production with Virginia Musical Theatre. Tickets at Ticketmaster or Sandler Center Box Office. Sandler Center, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach 23462
Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 14, 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 7, Friday, December 12 & Saturday, December 13, 7:30 pm
Shakespeare's R & J
Theatre & Film Department. An adaptation by Joe Calarco. Dalis Black Box Theatre at GSA, 254 Granby St, Norfolk
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:00 & 8:00 pm
Sleepers Awake
Instrumental Music and Vocal Music co-production. Dr. Stephen Coxe and the Governor's School for the Arts Chamber Orchestra, to perform works by Vaughan Williams, Prokofiev, Britten, and Bach's masterful Cantata 140 "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme." Monticello Arcade, 208 E. Plume St, Norfolk
Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:30 pm
Senior Choreography Showcase
ODU University Theatre, 4600 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 pm
Piano Student Concerts
FREE! Miner Music Hall at GSA, 254 Granby St, Norfolk
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:00 pm
Jazz
Free. Miner Music Hall at GSA, 254 Granby St, Norfolk
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:30 pm
New Student Cabaret
Musical Theatre Department ODU University Theatre, 4600 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:30 & 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:30 & 3:00 pm pm
WSO: Holiday Pops
Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra. Michael Butterman, Music Director; Guest Artist: Tiffany Haas, soprano. Celebrate the season with the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra and Broadway star Tiffany Haas in our annual Holiday Pops concert. Tiffany, best known for her role as Glinda in the musical Wicked, is back by popular demand to spread holiday cheer with her stunning vocals and festive spirit in the charming Kimball Theatre. From heartwarming classics to joyful surprises, this magical afternoon will fill you with the holiday spirit and create memories to last all season long. Don’t miss this beloved tradition in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg!   The running time for each concert is approximately 55 minutes. Tickets: Adults $40/Children $20. Concert requires an additional ticket and is not included in season subscription. Kimball Theatre, 428 West Duke of Gloucester Street

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 pm
VA Chorale: Sing We Nowell
Welcome the holidays with the Virginia Chorale as we celebrate four beloved composers with milestone birthdays in 2025: Arvo Pärt (90), John Rutter (80), Bob Chilcott (70), and Giovanni da Palestrina (500). The magic and mystery of the season will resound in songs and carols and by these esteemed composers and the Virginia Chorale. Single Tickets: $30; Group Tickets: $20; Military: $20; Student: $10. http://www.vachorale.org/tickets.html Dec 6: Galilee Episcopal Church, 3928 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach. Dec 7: Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Road, Norfolk.

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm
VSO: Classical Christmas
Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Adam Turner, conductor. VSO returns to the William & Mary Concert Hall for a symphonic holiday program of winter and festive-themed classics by your favorite classical composers! Delight in pieces that have stood the test of time for centuries! Tickets: Aug 1.William & Mary Music and Arts Building Concert Hall, 551 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 5:00 pm
CBWE: An Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue Holiday!
Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble. Festival Fanfare for Christmas, John Wasson. A Home Alone Christmas, John Williams, arr. Paul Lavendar. "Troika" from Lieutenant Kijé, Sergi Prokofiev. The Nightmare Before Christmas, Danny Elfman. Hanukkah Festival Overture, Lucas Richman. Greensleeves, Alfred Reed. New Orleans Nutcracker, Michael Kamuf. Trumpeter's Lullaby, Leroy Anderson. Sleigh Ride, Leroy Anderson. Concerts are free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted. King of Glory Lutheran Church, 4897 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Saturday, December 8, 2025, 6:00 pm
TW: Yuletide Celebration
Tidewater Winds Concert Band. The warmth and wonder of the holiday season come alive in this festive performance. From brilliant fanfares to cherished carols, audiences will be treated to a joyful mix of music that celebrates the traditions of Christmas and Hanukkah alike. The evening opens with Jim Beckel's A Christmas Fanfare, a sparkling and majestic introduction to the season. Sean O'Loughlin's Holiday Portraits paints vivid scenes of joy, reflection, and holiday cheer through lush orchestrations. The celebration continues with Rhapsody for Hanukkah, a spirited and heartfelt tribute to the Festival of Lights, followed by Boléro de Noël, a clever holiday twist on Ravel's famous rhythm. No holiday concert would be complete without familiar favorites. Carol of the Bells, in the soaring style of David Foster, brings brilliance and energy to the stage, while Larry Clark's arrangement of I Wander As I Wonder offers a moment of quiet beauty and reflection. Join us for an evening of festive sounds as the concert band presents Yuletide Celebration. Tickets: Sandler Center Ticket Master $46: SandlerCenter or Phone Sandler Center at (757) 385-2787 Charge and pickup in person: $32. Phone Tidewater Winds at (757) 480-0953) Limited number of tickets at $25. Sandler Center, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 7:00 pm
VSO: Holiday POPS!
Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Robert Shoup, conductor; Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus; Virginia Children’s Chorus; Earl Bynum & The Mount Unity Choir. The acclaimed holiday tradition continues – Holiday POPS! Showcasing the best that the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus have to offer, this concert will shine like the brightest star on top of the tree! Get cozy with classic carols and dazzle in the holiday hits of today! No Holiday POPS! is ever alike so, come embrace the sounds of the season and celebrate the 2025 holiday season with the VSO! Tickets: Aug 1. To purchase phone 757-892-6366 or visit Dec 11: Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News, VA. Dec 13: Chrysler Hall, 215 St Pauls Blvd., Norfolk, VA. Nov 14: Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street, Towne Center, Virginia Beach

Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:30 pm
NCC: Consort Christmas at The Attucks
Norfolk Chamber Consort presents Consort Christmas at The Attucks. New music celebrating the season by local composers. No charge for tickets. Your donations will be kindly accepted at the door. Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church St, Norfolk

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 pm
VCS: Hodie!
The Virginia Choral Society, Dr. Bryson Mortensen, Artistic Director, presents Hodie!. Celebrate the joyous day...Today! Several of our favorite seasonal carols and traditional sing-alongs that are sure to bring the holiday spirit, our Christmas concert will also include Daniel Pinkham's Christmas Cantata and Z Randall Stroop's Hodie, accompanied by a double brass quintet! Tickets: General Admission $20 in advance/$25 at the door; Discount in Advance: Student/55+/Active Military $18. Youth 12 and under: Free. Groups: 10 or more: $15. https://www.vachoralsociety.org/box-office. Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, 414 Hiden Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606

Sunday, December 14, 2025, 2:00 pm
HRP: Holiday Classics!
The Hampton Roads Philharmonic. It’s An Orchestral Christmas! Familiar and new composers alike featured as well as commissioned new works make for an unforgettable afternoon! Steven Brindle, conductor. Tickets start at $18. Additional fees may apply. The American Theatre, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA 23663

Sunday, December 14, 2025 3:00 pm
VSO PBJ: Jingle Bell Jam
Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Helen Martell, conductor. With a visit from Santa Claus, the beloved Jingle Bell Jam rings in the magic of the season with the holiday tunes you know and love! Celebrate the holidays with the VSO and the best of Hampton Roads for an afternoon that will have you “gliding along with a song of a wintry fairy land” and so much MORE! Tickets: Aug 1. Sandler Center, 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 pm
MMCS: Virginia Handbell Consort
Mildred McDaniel Concert Series. The Virginia Handbell Consort is comprised of auditioned musicians performing on over five octaves of Schulmerich bells, five and a half octaves of Melody Chimes, three octaves of Petit and Fritsen bells and other percussion instruments. An all-time favorite of the Mildred McDaniel Concert Series audiences, the VHC will perform a Christmas program. Al Reese is the Musical Director. The VHC is a crowd-pleaser. Plan to arrive early to get a seat. The concert is free and open to the public. Contributions will be accepted to help support the Concert Series. A reception follows the concert. The concert is free and open to the public. Contributions will be accepted to help support the Concert Series. A reception follows the concert. Reformation Lutheran Church, 13100 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA  23602

Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 pm
WPC: Beau Soleil avec Michael Doucet
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church Open Door Concert Series. Hailed as “the best Cajun band in the world,” BeauSoleil draws inspiration from the roots of Cajun and Creole music of Louisiana, mixed with modern New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country and blues. The resulting musical gumbo has earned the ensemble two Grammy awards (with eleven nominations), performances in countless soundtracks and television shows, and devoted fans around the world. This program, "Christmas in the Bayou", brings their charm to the holiday season. Reception with the performers follows the concert. Details at: https://www.mywpc.org/concerts/ Free and open to the public. Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 pm
WPC: BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church Open Door Concert Series presents Christmas in the Bayou. Hailed as “the best Cajun band in the world,” BeauSoleil draws inspiration from the roots of Cajun and Creole music of Louisiana, mixed with modern New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country and blues. The resulting musical gumbo has earned the ensemble two Grammy awards (with eleven nominations), performances in countless soundtracks and television shows, and devoted fans around the world. This program, "Christmas in the Bayou", brings their charm to the holiday season. Reception with the performers follows the concert. Details at  https://www.mywpc.org/concerts/  Free and open to the public. Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Sunday, December 14, 2025, 5:00 pm
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Galillee Church. Galillee Church, 3928 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Sunday, December 14, 2025, 5:00 pm
BASS: Cycles III: Die Schöne Magelone
Brahms' swashbuckling adventure of a song cycle mines a whimsical fairy tale for some of his most inspired music. Johannes Brahms: Die Schöne Magelone Op. 33. Brian James Myer baritone; Dimitri Dover piano; Chris Hayes speaker. Pre-Concert Lecture (4:30PM) with Larry Wolff (NYU) Digital Subscribers: Free Admission. Premium Tickets: $55. General Admission: $35. More informaiton and tickets: https:// brooklynartsongsociety.org/cycles-iii-die-schone-magelone/ Roulette, 509 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:30 PM
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:30 pm
VAF: VOCES8
This internationally acclaimed British vocal ensemble has toured the world, thrilling audiences with impeccably curated and gloriously performed repertoire. Their inspired collaborations include working with iconic GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Paul Simon and performances with the great orchestras of the world. This holiday season, VOCES8 brings joy-infused performances of holiday music from across centuries to three churches rich in architectural beauty and history. An occasion you will gladly want to share with family and friends! Savannah Porter, soprano; Eleonora Poignant, soprano; Katie Jeffries-Harris, alto; Barnaby Smith, alto and artistic director; Blake Morgan, tenor; Euan Williamson, tenor; Christopher Moore, baritone; Dominic Carver, bass. Tickets: vafest.org. Dec 16: Christ and St. Luke's Church, Norfolk. Dec 17: St. Bede Catholic Church, Williamsburg. Dec 18: River Road Baptist Church, Richmond.

Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:30 pm
Friday, December 19, 2025, 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 3:30
VSO: Handel's Messiah with Eric Jacobsen
Eric Jacobsen, conductor; Rachel Blaustein, soprano; Lisa Marie Rogali, mezzo-soprano; David Walton, tenor; Joshua Conyers, baritone; Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus. George Frideric Handel: Messiah. It's Southeastern Virginia's grandest Messiah! Conducted this year by Music Director Eric Jacobsen, Handel's most famous work comes to life with the full Christmas section along with selections from the second and third parts, including the iconic Hallelujah chorus! This sacred masterpiece will hearten and warm the spirit this holiday season. Tickets: Aug 1. To purchase phone 757-892-6366 or visit Dec 18: Regent University Theatre,1000 Regent University Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 . Dec 19: Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk . Dec 20: First Baptist Church of Newport News, 12716 Warwick Blvd, Newport News

Friday, December 19, 2025, 7:30 pm
VSO: Holiday Brass
Bright and Bold, Holiday Brass is a sound to behold. Featuring the VSO brass and percussion sections, this festive concert is full of finesse, flourish and a touch of flair! You'll enjoy music from a variety of styles that have made this concert a new holiday tradition across Hampton Roads! Tickets: To purchase phone 757-892-6366 or visit HolidayBrassTickets For more information, visit bedeva.org or call (757) 229-3631. St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg 23188.

Saturday, December 20, 2025, 7:30 pm
NNO: Holiday Pops
Northern Neck Orchestra. The holiday concert will celebrate music of the season, including Christmas carols, popular tunes and classical favorites. Purchase tickets early for this exceedingly popular concert which sold out the auditorium the past two years. Holiday Reception with Michael Repper at 6:45 p.m. Tickets will not be sold at the door for this performance. Tickets are $40; Students free. https:// interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E351332&id=83 Lancaster Elementary School Theatre, 191 School St, Kilmarnock, VA