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  • Evening Program: Palace Concert

    Colonial Williamsburg's early music ensemble, the Governor's Musick, offers an elegant evening of chamber music.

  • Music: Fife & Drum March

    The Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums, representing military field musicians, march down Duke of Gloucester Street.

  • Special Event: Lighting of the Cressets

    Join us on the historic Duke of Gloucester Street as we bring our 18th-century streets to life at night.

  • Music: Governor's Musick in the Wythe Parlor

    Join members of the Governor’s Musick in the gentry setting of the Wythe House parlor as they illustrate domestic music on period instruments.

  • Music: Mind the Music and the Step

    Join members of the Governor’s Musick for an exploration of the political lyrics set to popular tunes at the time of the American Revolution.

  • Presentation: Deed Without a Name

    Discover the tale of this musical theater playwright, who lost his career due to public exposure of his homosexuality. Mature subject matter, audience discretion advised.

  • Historic Organ Recital - Rebecca Davy

    Rebecca Davy, Music Director at Bruton Parish Church, gives a recital on the Historic English Chamber Organ, one of Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century instruments.

  • Homeschool Performance: Fashioning a Future

    Jane is getting married! Join the Hunter sisters through disagreement, sisterhood, and a little magic. The Play House Players present: Fashioning A Future!

  • Music: How to Play the 18th-Century Violin

    The violin was played by all classes and in all settings in 18th-century Virginia. Come hear how this instrument was played; it is easier said than done.

  • Special Event: Salute to the Heroes

    A lone bagpiper plays from the Governor's Palace in a heartfelt tribute to honor those men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

  • Performance: Harvest's In, Fiddle's Out

    Join some of the members of the Play House Players as they play 18th-century songs and dance tunes from the Williamsburg harvest season.

  • Performance: Play House of Horror

    Horror-as-entertainment was as popular in the 18th century as it is today, and in both centuries, it was fodder for fun as much as fear!

  • Organ Recital - Dr. JanEl Will

    Enjoy a candlelit recital by Dr. JanEl Will, organist at Bruton Parish Church.

  • Special Event: Gothic Airs on the Organized Piano

    Step into the Making Music in Early America exhibit with Governor's Musick's Kyle Collins for a night of gothic-flavored music on the organized piano.

  • Special Event: Regency Music of Barraud & Beyond

    Step into the Making Music in Early America exhibit with Kyle Collins for a Classical concert on the organized piano, one of the few playable keyboards of its kind in the world.

  • Special Event: Ghouls, Ghosts, and Gleeful Gloom

    Sing along, shiver, and quake during this delightful family-friendly program of spooky tunes and songs from these veteran performers.

  • Music: Fife & Drum

    Watch and listen to the Fifes and Drums as they demonstrate the music and drill of various military ceremonies from an 18th-century soldier's working day.

  • Organ Recital & Hymn Sing

    See this elegant 350-year-old worship space and enjoy a Hymn Festival presented by the Bruton Choirs, Director Rebecca Davy, and Organist JanEl Will.

  • Ciaconna: Tour of Italy

    The recently formed Early Music Chamber Orchestra, Bruton Baroque, will begin its season “The Grand Tour” with a program from Italy, including music of Monteverdi and Locatelli.

  • Organ Recital - Scott Hayes

    Experience a candlelit recital by Scott Hayes, organist from All Saints Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia, in this 350-year-old worship space.

  • Opera in Williamsburg: Lucia Di Lammermoor

    Opera in Williamsburg presents Lucia Di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti. Live fully staged opera with world-class singers and orchestra, in Italian with English supertitles.

  • Music: Governor's Musick in the Palace Ballroom

    Join members of the Governor’s Musick in the Palace Ballroom as they illustrate domestic gentry music using period-style instruments and performance practices.

  • Music: Governor's Musick in the Geddy House

    Join members of the Governor’s Musick in the Geddy House as they illustrate domestic music on period instruments.

  • Special Events: Indigenous Short Films

    Richmond's acclaimed Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival comes to Williamsburg to share a series of short films written, directed, and produced by Indigenous artists.

  • Broadway Dance Arts: It’s A Wonderful Life

    "It's A Wonderful Life" is a spectacular holiday dance and variety show that will be sure to put you into the most upbeat holiday spirit to deck the halls!

  • Organ Recital - Cheryl Van Ornam

    See this beautiful 18th-century worship center and experience a candlelit recital by organist Cheryl Van Ornam.

  • Viola da Gamba Recital

    See this beautiful 350-year-old worship center and enjoy a candlelight recital with Brady Lanier, viola da gamba player for Colonial Williamsburg.

  • Early Music Vocal Recital

    Join us in this beautiful 18th-century worship center and enjoy a candlelit vocal recital by early music soprano Sarah Richards, accompanied by Rebecca Davy.

  • Bassoon & Organ Recital

    Join us in this beautiful 18th-century worship center and enjoy a candlelit recital by bassoonist Elizabeth Roberts and organist Rebecca Davy.

  • Chamber Concert: Music from the British Isles

    Enjoy music from the British Isles in this 350-year-old church.

  • Organ Recital - Agnes French

    Experience a candlelit recital by Agnes French, organist from Williamsburg, Virginia, in this 18th-century worship space.

  • Choral Evensong of Remembrance

    Join us for a choral evensong of remembrance presented by the Choirs of Bruton Parish, Rebecca Davy, Director, and JanEl Will, Organist.

  • Historic Organ Recital - Thomas Marshall

    Enjoy this Historic Organ Recital in the Wren Chapel at the College of William & Mary performed by Thomas Marshall, organist at Williamsburg United Methodist Church.

  • Historic Organ Recital - Sarah Bland

    Sarah Bland, organist at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church, gives a recital on the Historic English Chamber Organ, one of Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century instruments.

  • Fun Facts About Harpsichords

    Discover everything you need to know about harpsichords. This 18th-century musical instrument resembles a piano but operates differently. Read on to learn more.

  • New Hunting Shirts for the Junior Fifes and Drums Corps

    For many, the sight and sound of the Fifes and Drums marching down the Duke of Gloucester Street is iconic to Colonial Williamsburg. Sadly, this has not happened in over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the senior and junior corps are not marching, behind the scenes our …

  • Exploring African American History Through Music

    Learn about the instruments that have been a part of African Americans' music during the 18th century. Watch the video to discover history through music.

  • Tavern, Palace, and Parlor

    A Look at Where Music was Made in 18th-Century Williamsburg.

  • The Bird Fancyer’s Delight

    New species of birds were discovered, and new vocations and artwork sprang up relating to birds and bird catching. Pet birds were taught to sing.