What happens when you combine public art and musical instruments? Community Keys! Visit the Capitol Market, GoMart Ballpark, and Kanawha County Public Library and visit local artists turning pianos into works of art right before your eyes! Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below […]
Join Charleston Montessori School as they team up with FestivALL to present Rolls on the River, an annual pepperoni roll competition. There’s no better way to celebrate WV Day than with pepperoni rolls!Attendees can taste delicious pepperoni rolls, sip beer, and shop local artisan vendors and vote for your favorite rolls. The Chucktown Allstars will be […]
Stroll downtown Charleston, WV and visit unique businesses, featuring area artists showcasing their diverse talents! Enjoy street performers, live music, musical easels, and more as you move through the venues! Participating shops are located along Quarrier, Capitol, Lee, Summers and Hale streets in Downtown Charleston and feature a variety of art and goods – from […]
Open Mic Night at Folklore Music Exchange Musical acts, comedians, storytellers, magicians, ALL are welcome! Sign-ups take place the day of the event. There are 12 slots available with each performer getting 10 minutes. Full sound will be provided, along with an acoustic guitar and a keyboard, but feel free to bring your own instruments. […]
Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and interactive fun in the Juliet Art Museum, for FREE! This month, we are debuting a new exhibition celebrating the life and work of beloved Charleston artist Charles Jupiter Hamilton! And it’s the last chance to see our contemporary rug hooking exhibition “Stories are Made Loop by Loop.” We’ll […]
Enjoy an evening by the Kanawha River for Live on the Levee, a FREE Friday night concert series in Charleston, WV!Live on the Levee concerts take place every Friday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekends and feature local and regional musical acts. Food and drink vendors on site include beer and wine.6:30pm The Kind […]
Head downtown two days art, music, and more! We’ve invited over 60+ local and regional artisans to sell and display their wares in bath & body, books, fine art, jewelry, glass work, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodwork, textiles and more. Live music and other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the […]
Are you a fan of great music, amazing drinks, and tasty food? Then you won’t want to miss the 2024 Wine & Jazz Music Festival presented by Fund for the Arts and co-presenter, Spilman Thomas & Battle! Taking place on the lush lawn at the University of Charleston, this year’s Festival promises to be the […]
!!! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED !!! FestivALL 14-28 Jun 2020 A City Becomes a Work of Art A City Becomes a Work of Art FestivALL A city-wide, multi-arts festival in Charleston, WV showcasing a mix of music, theater, dance, visual art, and more each June. Nestled in the heart of Appalachia, over 100 […]
Be part of the live audience as Mountain Stage records a new episode for NPR Music with host Kathy Mattea! Guest artists: The Brothers Comatose, Kelsey Waldon, Myron Elkins and more. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS More details below Ticket Info All tickets to this show are e-tickets, and will be emailed to you upon purchase. […]
City Center Dead FestivALL and Arts Amplified presents: City Center Dead!Friday, October 11 at 6pmLocation: Slack Plaza at City CenterJoin John Inghram, Eric Weingrad, Brandon Bowlds and Brad Goodall for a FREE night of Grateful Dead hits at City Center at Slack Plaza. Food trucks and activities on-site.Enjoy this evening of live music at the […]
Harvest Art Fair Shop from a wide variety of West Virginia artisans as they display and sell their hand crafted goods at the Capitol Market. It’s the perfect time to get some of your holiday shopping done early, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. LOCATION: The Capitol Market at 800 Smith Street! This […]
Harvest Art Fair Shop from a wide variety of West Virginia artisans as they display and sell their hand crafted goods at the Capitol Market. It’s the perfect time to get some of your holiday shopping done early, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. LOCATION: The Capitol Market at 800 Smith Street! This […]
Open Mic Night with Folklore Music Exchange Musical acts, comedians, storytellers, magicians, ALL are welcome! Sign-ups start the day of, with 12 available slots. Each slot is 10 minutes each, and you can message, call, email, or stop by Folklore Music Exchange to secure a slot. Date: Thursday, October 17 Time: 6:30-9pm Location: Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers […]
Art-After-Dark When the gallery lights go down, the party lights come up for Art After Dark! Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, and interactive fun in the Juliet Art Museum, with free admission! Explore the current exhibitions along with live performances by local musicians, take home art activities, and free parking during Downtown Charleston’s Art Walk! […]
FestivALL Mayor’s Concert FestivALL Mayor’s Concert featuring Joslyn & The Sweet Compression and the Bob Thompson UnitWhile The Mayor’s Concert has long been a tradition for FestivALL, this event has changed forms over the years and is now a FREE outdoor event for ALL to enjoy. During this year’s FestivFALL we are excited to welcome Joslyn & The […]
Carriage Trail Leaf Walk Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1-4pmEnjoy the arts outside during FestivFALL. Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail amid fall foliage as you walk along the .65 mile trail taking in the sites and sounds of live music, art, dance, and more.Enjoy vignettes by Carli MarineckLive music TBAVisual art by Brianna Taftand […]
Community Drum Circle May 29 | 6pm Create beautiful rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages. No experience is necessary! Instruments will be available, but bring a drum or shaker if you have one. Facilitated Chris Higgins.Location: Haddad Riverfront Park (Schoenbaum Stage), Charleston, WV
(CANCELED) Live on the Levee presented by Moses Auto Group May 30 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. The City of Charleston is working to reschedule this event for a future date. Please be sure to check out our other events this evening! Enjoy Charleston’s free, Friday-night summer concert series set […]
Children’s Art Fair Saturday, May 31 | 10am-5pm Sunday, June 1 | 11am-4pm The FestivALL Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun! The Children’s Art Fair & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the public. Invited artists and community groups offer free make-and-take art activities, […]
FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Burke & Herbert Bank (Saturday) Saturday, May 3 | 10am-6pm Sunday, June 1 | 11am-5pm The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art, music, and more in the heart of downtown Charleston! Over 60 local and regional artisans will sell and display their wares […]
Charlie West Music Fest presented by Fund for the Arts Saturday, May 31 | 3pm – 10pm Join Fund for the Arts and their co-presenter, Spilman Thomas & Battle, as we get ready for the most epic music fest in town!Charlie West Music Fest is where you want to kickstart your summer. Join us for a day […]
Children’s Art Fair Sunday, June 1 | 11am-4pm The FestivALL Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun in the heart of downtown Charleston, WV! The Children’s Art Fair & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the public. Invited artists and groups offer free make-and-take art […]
FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Burke & Herbert Bank Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1 The annual two-day Capitol Street Art Fair welcomes you to enjoy art, music, and more in the heart of downtown Charleston! Over 70 local and regional artisans will sell and display their wares in bath & body, […]
Carriage Trail Walk June 1 | 1-4pm Enjoy the arts outside during FestivALL! Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail as you walk along the .65 mile trail, taking in the sights and sounds of live music, art, dance, and more. Musical Easels with Minor Swing Performances by Carli Mareneck & Friends The Rustic Mechanicals […]
AVN Corp. Symphony Sunday June 1 The WV Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) is excited to announce that AVN Corp. Symphony Sunday 2025 will be hosted on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the University of Charleston.AARP West Virginia MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE2:00 p.m. Kanawha Valley Community Band 2:55 p.m. Brass Band of the Tri-State 3:40 p.m. Charleston Metro Band 4:25 p.m. […]
FestivFALL Eve Full Moon Drum Circle Create beautiful, soothing, and exciting rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages under the rising supermoon (Hunter’s Moon). No experience is necessary. Some instruments will be provided, but bringing your own drum or shaker is recommended too. Chairs provided. LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the rain, we’ll be […]
Arts Amplified presents Sing Along with Julie Adams & Friends at City Center! Bring your voice and your friends for a feel-good community sing-along. This free event features live music, lyric sheets, and big group energy—no talent required, just enthusiasm! Date: October 9 Time: 7-9pm Location: City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St.
Happy Hours presented by Arts Amplified Unwind after work with this FREE event featuring live music by The Unit, yard games, and more. It’s the perfect way to kick off […]
Kick off your weekend with an evening of live music by Magnolia Boulevard in the heart of downtown Charleston, WV. Formed in Lexington, KY, Magnolia Boulevard is a rapidly rising ensemble in the same vein as Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bonnie Raitt, and Grace Potter. Their sound is a mix of southern rock and the Delta […]
A powerful night of music that celebrates Appalachian roots, modern country soul, and indie-folk brilliance as Philip Bowen takes the stage, joined by special guests The Parachute Brigade. Date: Friday, Oct. 10th Time: 7:30pm Location: The Clay Center, 1 Clay Square
Shop from a wide variety of local and regional artisans as they display and sell their handcrafted goods at the Capitol Market! It’s the perfect time to get some of […]
FestivALL and Arts Amplified present City Center Dead Join John Inghram, JP Nowak, Eric Weingrad, Brandon Bowlds and Brad Goodall for a FREE night of Grateful Dead hits at City […]
Corey Harris is one of blues’ most faithful contemporary griots. Tracing the music back to its African roots, he has trekked all over the world to share these stories in […]
Shop from a wide variety of local and regional artisans as they display and sell their handcrafted goods at the Capitol Market! It’s the perfect time to get some of your holiday shopping done early, and meet the creators behind the goods you love. The Harvest Art Fair also includes free make-and-take kids activities, live […]
Experience the charm of the Sunrise Carriage Trail amid fall foliage as you walk along the .65 mile trail, taking in the sights and sounds of live music, art, dance, and more. Enjoy vignettes by JADCO, live music by Hannah & Her Empty Orchestra, Hot Jazz of Charleston, Minor Swing, String Chiefs and Jon […]
Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with guest host David Mayfield! Guest Artists: Craig Finn & The Band of Forgiveness, Nicki Bluhm, East Nash Grass, Deb Talan, and Two Runner Doors at 6:30pm Show at 7pm ═══✿═══ Tickets: $25-$30 All tickets to this […]