# Events & Things To Do In Charlottesville on 1st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Charlottesville on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Charlottesville on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Charlottesville

- **Event Name**: Gaia Gathering 2026
  - **Description**: An outdoor women's camping weekend full of workshops, celebrations, and connection-building with each other and the Earth.About this EventThe Gaia Gathering is a beloved annual event that connects women*
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/gaia-gathering-2026/100001984385841470
  - **Venue**: Camp Albemarle, 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 146
  - **Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, camping, health-wellness, kids, art, potluck, sports, food-drinks, nonprofit, live-music, yoga, charities
- **Event Name**: 2026 Knowledge ∞ Continuum
  - **Description**: Celebrate the 35th anniversary of CMIT at this year's Knowledge ∞ Continuum on May 1 at the McIntire School of Commerce!About this EventJoin us for an exciting day of learning and networking with world-class speakers, pra
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/2026-knowledge-∞-continuum/100001984567426596
  - **Venue**: Shumway Hall, McIntire School of Commerce
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 645
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Deau Eyes at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Deau Eyes at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming The Southern Cafe and Music Hall in the heart of C
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/deau-eyes-at-the-southern-cafe-and-music-hall/2400029818259117
  - **Venue**: The Southern Cafe and Music Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hZTQ1YTMyMC0yNmVkLTExZjEtOTZkNi1iMTAxYWY1YTAzMjUtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kY2I4NGEwMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQyOTM3NzA.avif
  - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Free Screening and Discussion of COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT
  - **Description**: Join us for a free in-person screening and conversation about the inspiring film COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHTAbout this EventCome Join Us for a Free Screening and Discussion!Don't miss the chance to wa
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/free-screening-and-discussion-of-come-see-me-in-the-good-light/100001985847178368
  - **Venue**: Visible Records
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mZGE5MmI2NzkzNmNhYzI3MDZiOTNmOWZjMzczZjE1ZTA3ZDY5MDEwMGUyNjg1YTJkZDZmYTYwYzgyYmZiYjFiLXJpbWctdzg2Ni1oNjUyLWRjMTUxMjFiLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NDU1NDM3Mg.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, literary-art, nonprofit, comedy, spoken-word
- **Event Name**: South American Classics — Pisco & Rum
  - **Description**: Pisco Sour,
Chilcano,
El Presidente (Cuban Rum)About this EventDelve into the fascinating history of spirits and Cocktails as our expert mixologists guide you through the origins and evolution of your favorite
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/south-american-classics-—-pisco-and-rum/100001979529461908
  - **Venue**: Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83NDkzMDdhODNjYTc4ODM0NmJlOTMyYmZlZDM4OTAxMWM1MzFjZWY4YTcwNDQwMGYzNjRkNTU0YzE4MTkyNWE0LXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDYwMC1kYzIxM2QzMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njc1MDQ2NjQ.avif
  - **Price**: USD 56
  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Chloe Ester
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: The Southern Cafe and Music Hall
🏠 Address: 103 S 1st St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
🌆 City: Charlottesville
📍 Location: 38.0307, -78.4815🌟 Be part of history at Chloe Ester, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your im
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/chloe-ester/3200029827380448
  - **Venue**: The Southern Cafe and Music Hall
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Chloe+Ester&date=Fri+May+01+2026+at+11%3A00+pm&bg=4
- **Event Name**: Deau Eyes, June Baby & Chloë Ester
  - **Description**: Bill Deau Eyes, June Baby & Chloë Ester with Valentin Prince

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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/deau-eyes-june-baby-and-chloë-ester/200029869823346
  - **Venue**: The Southern Cafe and Music Hall
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- **Event Name**: Charlottesville Cup
  - **Description**: Registration for the 3rd annual Charlottesville Cup in support of Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center goes live on January 17th. Check it out!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/charlottesville-cup/200029404331038
  - **Venue**: CvilleSmash
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Charlottesville+Cup&date=Fri+May+01+2026+at+05%3A00+pm&bg=4
- **Event Name**: MKG Volunteer Day 5/1
  - **Description**: Learn about sustainable gardening as we work on UVA's largest student farm, Morven Kitchen Garden! Advance registration is required.About this EventVolunteers will get to participate in all aspects of crop cultivation on
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/mkg-volunteer-day-5-1/100001982038225688
  - **Venue**: 661 Morven Dr
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: volunteering
- **Event Name**: Annual District 66 Conference
  - **Description**: Conference Registration: https://forms.gle/dwtNnjLhug1qGWyS8
Early bird: $150 (ends March 31)
Regular rate: $175

Hotel cost for two days - $139 plus tax each night
Special hotel rate closes April 1, 2026.

Pre-registration only for the District 66 Confer
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/annual-district-66-conference/200029677505356
  - **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hNTE0OGRhYjNmMjM0ZDMxZWI5NzFlMzNlNWMwMzdkNTQzZWM3Mjk5NjZjYTlmMzQwNWM0ZTNmMWNmZWUzMGRmLXJpbWctdzgyOC1oMzg0LWRjMTgxNjE3LWdtaXI_dj0xNzcyODUzNjAy.avif
  - **Categories**: business, conferences
- **Event Name**: Charlottesville Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/charlottesville-area-pop-up-picnic-park-date-for-couples-self-guided-tickets/100001910273472379
  - **Venue**: Kemper Park- Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: pop-ups, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, contests, nonprofit, health-wellness

## Trending Events in Charlottesville

- **Event Name**: Charlottesville Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Kemper Park- Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1e8da9875e4cc1e976774341122c9c2d0591a69e53c9e79e5583e6af9e7da71d-rimg-w612-h408-dcfdfefd-gmir.jpg?v=1762261805
- **Event Name**: Luke Combs with Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma & James
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Scott Stadium
🏠 Address: 1815 Stadium Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
🌆 City: Charlottesville
📍 Location: 38.0311, -78.5137🌟 Journey into wonder at Luke Combs with Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma & James
  - **Venue**: Scott Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Luke Combs
  - **Description**: Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington & Thelma and James
Venue : Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA
  - **Venue**: Scott Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Billy Strings at John Paul Jones Arena
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Billy Strings at John Paul Jones Arena, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in John Paul Jones Arena nestled in bustling Charlottesville,
  - **Venue**: John Paul Jones Arena
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- **Event Name**: Billy Strings – Charlottesville
  - **Description**: Charlottesville marks another important stop, with the John Paul Jones Arena offering a spacious environment for expansive improvisation. The performance feels exploratory, driven by long instrumental conversations between band members.

“Meet Me at the C
  - **Venue**: Billy Strings – Charlottesville, VA
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- **Event Name**: Downtown Mall Block Party | 2026
  - **Description**: Save the date. 🎉 The Downtown Mall Block Party is back, filling the heart of the city with art, performances, music, and creative energy. Over two days, the Downtown Mall transforms into a vibrant celebration of local culture and community.

Grab a drink
  - **Venue**: Charlottesville Downtown Mall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/28b471c73fd966570933588a89e2f9fdd46bb13e9c88839da0c4b8181ab0b947-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf7e8ef-gmir?v=1774966482
- **Event Name**: Mumford and Sons at John Paul Jones Arena
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Mumford and Sons at John Paul Jones Arena, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA sets t
  - **Venue**: John Paul Jones Arena
- **Event Name**: Mumford and Sons & Marcus King Band
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Mumford and Sons & Marcus King Band, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of John Paul Jones Arena in dynamic Charlottesville
  - **Venue**: John Paul Jones Arena
- **Event Name**: Jeff Dunham at John Paul Jones Arena
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Jeff Dunham at John Paul Jones Arena, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at John Paul Jones Arena in dynamic Charlottesville, VA, this event w
  - **Venue**: John Paul Jones Arena
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Charlottesville?
  - **A:** Gaia Gathering 2026 (Fri May 01 2026 at 02:00 pm at Camp Albemarle, 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA, USA), 2026 Knowledge ∞ Continuum (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 am at Shumway Hall, McIntire School of Commerce), Deau Eyes at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall (Fri May 01 2026 at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall), Free Screening and Discussion of COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Visible Records), South American Classics — Pisco & Rum (Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm at Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Charlottesville?
  - **A:** Free Screening and Discussion of COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Visible Records), MKG Volunteer Day 5/1 (Fri May 01 2026 at 03:00 pm at 661 Morven Dr).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Charlottesville?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Charlottesville on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Charlottesville?
  - **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 events in Charlottesville?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Charlottesville include Camp Albemarle, 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA, USA, Shumway Hall, McIntire School of Commerce, The Southern Cafe and Music Hall.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Charlottesville?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Charlottesville range from USD 10 to USD 645. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Charlottesville?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Charlottesville include Woven Roots Collective, UVA McIntire School of Commerce, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Charlottesville?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Charlottesville.

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