☀️ The Tom Tom Festival is Charlottesville’s annual celebration of music, art, and big ideas. Each spring, it transforms the city into a creative playground filled with live performances, community events, and conversations that inspire connection and change.
Our 2026 theme, 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘, invites us to explore what it means to take risks, bridge divides, and shape a shared future together. Through music, art, and dialogue, we’ll look at how courage shows up in our lives, our neighborhoods, and our communities — and how it can spark hope and action. 🙌
What does courage mean to you? Where do you see bravery and resilience in your world? Your ideas and stories will help shape the conversations that define this year’s Festival.
𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬
Talks, workshops, and keynotes bring together leaders, creators, and community members to share ideas, build trust, and inspire progress.
𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗬 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧
When the sun goes down, the city lights up with block parties, concerts, dance events, and art installations that celebrate creativity and community.
𝗖𝗢-𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗨𝗦
Each year, Tom Tom partners with local and national creatives to produce community-led workshops, performances, and exhibits that highlight the best of Charlottesville’s spirit.
Applications to be part of the 2026 Festival are open now and close November 7.
𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦
Want to get involved or share an idea? Join a Community Interest Meeting to learn more about the Festival and how you can participate.
Learn more ➡️ tomtomfoundation.org/2026-festival
Also check out other Festivals in Charlottesville, Arts events in Charlottesville, Workshops in Charlottesville.
