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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: August 17–23, 2026

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: August 17–23, 2026

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in Charlottesville and surrounding areas that you absolutely can’t miss. These are, at the very minimum, shows you should hit if you’re in the neighborhood—all the way up to cancel-your-plans, call the sitter, and buy your tickets right now.

Anand’s Picks to Click

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  • Aug 19: Flowerbomb & Shagwuf @ The Beautiful Idea
    DC rockers Flowerbomb are coming to Charlottesville and they’ll be on the downtown mall this week with local faves Shagwuf. The new single “Jewish Girl” is a heater, and their licks are infectious.

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  • Aug 19: Dominic Fike @ Ting Pavilion
    If you’re a fan of Euphoria you’re already well aware of Dominic Fike and his music. This global pop superstar is coming to town mid-week and tickets are flying. I saw him at Coachella a few years ago and he’s pretty good, I gotta say. 

CHECK IT OUT

  • Aug 22: Ramona & the Holy Smokes with Rebecca Porter @ Rivanna River Company
    Honky-tonk and neo-country down by the Rivanna? Sign me up.
  • Aug 22: Bring Out Yer Dead @ Jefferson Theater
    Stop playing around you will never catch me missing a Grateful Dead tribute. Especially of this caliber.

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