# Theater Events, Live Performances In Forest, VA & Shows in Forest, VA

- **Subtitle**: Discover best of Forest, Virginia performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in Forest, Virginia & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events.
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## Performances Events in Forest

- **Event Name**: Roots and Reconnection Festival
  - **Description**: Join the Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors for the Roots and Reconnection Festival, a special event to honor, celebrate, and educate about the life, culture, and history of th
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/forest/roots-and-reconnection-festival/200030233073444
  - **Venue**: 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502
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- **Event Name**: 1776 the Musical
  - **Description**: Revel in the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers at Poplar Forest’s presentation of 1776—the Tony Award-winning comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Indep
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Jun 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Jun 25 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/forest/1776-the-musical/200029974398130
  - **Venue**: 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502
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  - **Categories**: live-music, art, theatre, comedy, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Hunter Overstreet @ Benjamin's Restaurant
  - **Description**: Come out for some acoustic covers of a few of your favorite 80's and 90's pop and rock hits! There's great food, great drinks, and great fun at Benjamin's in Forest, VA. Hope to see you there!
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 – Fri Sep 18 2026 (-04:00)
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  - **Venue**: Benjamin's Restaurant
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  - **Categories**: pop
- **Event Name**: Glen Shelton at New London Ruritan
  - **Description**: FAMILY FRIENDLY community dance with live entertainers!! $10/adult, doors open at 6:30pm, music 7-10pm. Please bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Supported by Ruritan volunteers.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/forest/glen-shelton-at-new-london-ruritan/200029822020046
  - **Venue**: 12411 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Forest, VA, United States, Virginia 24551
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## Trending Events in Forest

- **Event Name**: Light Up The Lawn 2026 at Ivy Hill!
  - **Description**: Light Up the Lawn is back at Ivy Hill Golf Club on Saturday, June 27!

Join us for one of our favorite nights of the year with live music from The Embers, food trucks, bouncy houses, drinks, fireworks, and a full evening out on the lawn.
This event has gr
  - **Venue**: 1148 Ivy Hill Dr, Forest, VA, United States, Virginia 24551
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- **Event Name**: Independence Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Thomas Jefferson held July 4th as “the only birthday I ever commemorate…” Bring your family and friends out to Poplar Forest, his Bedford County retreat, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in historic sty
  - **Venue**: 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502
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- **Event Name**: Kayu Sumbu @ Tree Town Festival!
  - **Description**: 🌳 We’re so excited to announce that Kayu Sumbu will be set up at the Tree Town Festival  in Forest, Ohio — Dakota’s hometown! 💚

The Tree Town Festival is one of Forest’s biggest summer traditions, featuring a parade, live entertainment, vendors, food, sp
  - **Venue**: Gormley Park
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- **Event Name**: Light Up The Lawn Fireworks Event
  - **Description**: Join us to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with an incredible fireworks show, live music, and more!About this EventTHIS IS A FREE EVENT. NO TICKETS REQUIRED.Light Up The Lawn Firework
  - **Venue**: Ivy Hill Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: Tree Town Festival Fireworks
  - **Description**: The big beautiful fireworks display will be held Saturday July 11, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. They will be shot south of Gormley Park. The festival committee urges attendees to abide by all festival and Gormley Park rules to insure a safe event. DRONES are PROHIB
  - **Venue**: Tree Town Festival
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- **Event Name**: FFC: The Signature Move Presented by Jeff & Cary Sims
  - **Description**: 🎉 Forest Friday Cheers – Live Music, Food & Fun! 🍻

Week 9 of Forest Friday Cheers is here, hosted by Apocalypse Ale Works. Close out June with a great night of live music, food, and summer vibes.

📅 Date: Friday, June 26th, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM to 10
  - **Venue**: 1257 Burnbridge Rd, Forest, VA
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- **Event Name**: FFC: The Nick Johnson Band Presented by Jeff & Cary Sims
  - **Description**: 🎉 Forest Friday Cheers – Live Music, Food & Fun! 🍻

Week 10 of Forest Friday Cheers is here, hosted by Apocalypse Ale Works. Kick off your July 4th weekend with a great night of live music, food, and festive vibes.

📅 Date: Friday, July 3rd, 2026
🕕 Ti
  - **Venue**: 1257 Burnbridge Rd, Forest, VA
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- **Event Name**: Challenged Sports Exchange Presents Dragon Motorsports Summer 2026 Truck & Tractor Pull
  - **Description**: Challenged Sports Exchange & Sims Events welcomes back this summer Dragon Motorsports Truck & Tractor Pull for a night of action packed fun on Saturday August 29th! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets sold at the gate only! Cash
  - **Venue**: 2220 Harvest Ln, Forest, VA, United States, Virginia 24551
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- **Event Name**: Roots and Reconnection Festival
  - **Description**: Join the Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors for the Roots and Reconnection Festival, a special event to honor, celebrate, and educate about the life, culture, and history of th
  - **Venue**: 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Forest?
  - **A:** Roots and Reconnection Festival (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am at 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502), 1776 the Musical (Thu Jun 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502), Hunter Overstreet @ Benjamin's Restaurant (Fri Jul 24 2026 at Benjamin's Restaurant), Glen Shelton at New London Ruritan (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at 12411 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Forest, VA, United States, Virginia 24551).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Forest in June 2026?
  - **A:** 1776 the Musical (Thu Jun 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Forest?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Forest 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 Forest?
  - **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 Forest?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Forest include 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502, Benjamin's Restaurant, 12411 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Forest, VA, United States, Virginia 24551.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Forest?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Forest include Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, Hunter Overstreet Music, New London Ruritan Club.
- **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 Forest?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Forest.

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