# Live Shows in Staunton | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Staunton — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
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## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in Staunton are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in Staunton that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the Staunton show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Staunton

- **Event Name**: Staunton's African American Heritage Festival
  - **Description**: The African-American Heritage & Multicultural Festival will be held September 19-20, 2026 at Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand in Staunton. The festival will feature a variety of food, arts and crafts, musicians, entertainers, and activities that showcase the
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/stauntons-african-american-heritage-festival/200030003730106
  - **Venue**: Gypsy Hill Park
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- **Event Name**: The Tempest - Preview Performance
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Sep 03 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/the-tempest-preview-performance/2300030377191229
  - **Venue**: American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
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- **Event Name**: The Powerful Quiet Fire 🔥 Soul Show LIVE at Staunton African American Heritage Festival
  - **Description**: STAUNTON, WAYNESBORO, VA and Surrounding Areas….WE’RE COMING YOUR WAY!!!  GET READY for The Hottest Show Band In The DMV “The Powerful Quiet Fire 🔥 Soul Show” will be performing LIVE at the Staunton African American Heritage Festival Gypsy Hill Park 600 C
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/the-powerful-quiet-fire-soul-show-live-at-staunton-african-american-heritage-festival/200030411825152
  - **Venue**: Gypsy Hill Park
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- **Event Name**: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/mary-shelleys-frankenstein-at-american-shakespeare-center-blackfriars-playhouse/2400030180057238
  - **Venue**: American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
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- **Event Name**: QCMS Presents: Tim May and Steve Smith House Concert
  - **Description**: Join us for an intimate evening of original, traditional and swing music with Nashville based duo Tim May and Steve Smith.About this EventQCMS Presents: Tim May and
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/qcms-presents-tim-may-and-steve-smith-house-concert/100001998553146260
  - **Venue**: Queen City Music Studios
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  - **Price**: USD 29 to 39
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Workshops, Festivals, performances, Art, Meetups
- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol at American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 – Sun Dec 27 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/a-christmas-carol-at-american-shakespeare-center-blackfriars-playhouse/2400030532511116
  - **Venue**: American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
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- **Event Name**: XOAP at Bricks
  - **Description**: XOAP plays Bricks for a two night run on September 18th and 19th. 

Friday night will feature special guest Nick Berkin on keys and vocals. 

Saturday night will feature Ben Reade (Calf Mountain, Cripple Creek, Acoustic Union) on guitar and vocals. 

Expe
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/xoap-at-bricks/200030571456558
  - **Venue**: Bricks Restaurant and Pub
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Common's Wealth: Episode 1
  - **Description**: 🔥 THE COMMON'S WEALTH: EPISODE 1 🔥

A NEW LIVE MUSIC SERIES IS BORN.

September 19th — Staunton, VA

What if the greatest wealth we have isn't money?

What if it's music? Art? Community? The people we create with and the moments we create together?

Welco
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/the-commons-wealth-episode-1/200030577906035
  - **Venue**: Zen Dragon Lounge
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Concerts, performances, dance
- **Event Name**: Jazz Nite with Boxcar Trio
  - **Description**: The Boxcar Speakeasy crew joins us in Trio Form for a swinging set to pair with dinner & drinks
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  - **Date**: Wed Aug 26 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/jazz-nite-with-boxcar-trio/200030075847127
  - **Venue**: 23 E Beverley St., Staunton, VA, United States, Virginia 24401
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: WITCH by Jen Silverman
  - **Description**: “And if a soul is what that costs, I don't think that's so much, really, because what's a soul ever done for me?”
-Winnifred

 

The Devil comes to the quiet village of Edmonton with a bargain to strike. Power, love, security, whatever your heart desires,
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/witch-by-jen-silverman/200030446000858
  - **Venue**: 10 S Market St, Staunton, VA, United States, Virginia 24401
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  - **Categories**: performances, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 24 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/a-christmas-carol/2300030558410952
  - **Venue**: American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
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## Trending Events in Staunton

- **Event Name**: Oak Grove Folk Music Festival
  - **Description**: Theater Wagon's 48th Oak Grove Folk Music FestivalAbout this EventWelcome to the Oak Grove Folk Music Festival! Join us at The Oak Grove Theater for a we
  - **Venue**: The Oak Grove Theater
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- **Event Name**: The Tempest
  - **Venue**: American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
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- **Event Name**: Comedy Show @ The Visulite
  - **Description**: LIVE stand-up comedy at The Visulite with national touring comedian Matt Light!About this EventMatt Light is a high-energy stand-up comedian known for his unfiltered style, quick crowd work, and unpredictable live shows.
  - **Venue**: 12 N Augusta St
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- **Event Name**: Andrew Hypes @ Heard & Friends
  - **Description**: The multi-talented global musician, DJ & producer, Andrew Hypes, is pulling up for Heard's first outdoor party! Free vendor market 12-5.About this EventHeard the Store is ending the summer strong, bringing the first v
  - **Venue**: 16 S New St
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- **Event Name**: Ales & Rails - Beer Tasting Adventure featuring Pro Re Nata
  - **Description**: All aboard for a craft beer adventure through the Shenandoah Valley!

Join us for Ales & Rails, an exclusive beer tasting experience aboard the Virginia Scenic Railway. Sit back, relax, and take in the views as you sample a curated lineup of premium V
  - **Venue**: 415 Bridge St, Staunton, VA 24401, United States
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- **Event Name**: Staunton's African American Heritage Festival
  - **Description**: The African-American Heritage & Multicultural Festival will be held September 19-20, 2026 at Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand in Staunton. The festival will feature a variety of food, arts and crafts, musicians, entertainers, and activities that showcase the
  - **Venue**: Gypsy Hill Park
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- **Event Name**: Art in the Park 2026
  - **Description**: I need a very short summary for eventbrite
A two-day outdoor arts festival featuring 90+ local artists, food trucks, an art competition, an
  - **Venue**: Gypsy Hill Park
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- **Event Name**: The Tempest - Preview Performance
  - **Venue**: American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
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- **Event Name**: THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare
  - **Description**: “Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not.”
-Act III, Scene II

 

Prospero summons the storm that brings his enemies into his grasp after being betrayed and cast out to sea. With Ariel at his comma
  - **Venue**: 10 S Market St, Staunton, VA, United States, Virginia 24401
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Staunton?
  - **A:** Staunton's African American Heritage Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at Gypsy Hill Park), The Tempest - Preview Performance (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:30 pm at American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse), The Powerful Quiet Fire 🔥 Soul Show LIVE at Staunton African American Heritage Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 01:00 pm at Gypsy Hill Park), Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:30 pm at American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse), QCMS Presents: Tim May and Steve Smith House Concert (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Queen City Music Studios).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Staunton today August 26, 2026?
  - **A:** Jazz Nite with Boxcar Trio (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 23 E Beverley St., Staunton, VA, United States, Virginia 24401).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Staunton in August 2026?
  - **A:** Jazz Nite with Boxcar Trio (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 23 E Beverley St., Staunton, VA, United States, Virginia 24401).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Staunton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Staunton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Staunton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in Staunton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Staunton include Gypsy Hill Park, American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse, Queen City Music Studios.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Staunton?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Staunton range from USD 29 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Staunton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Staunton include African American Heritage Festival-Staunton, VA, Ticket Network Events, Quiet Fire Soul Show.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in Staunton?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Staunton.

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