Richmond East End Music Festival | Richmond Music Festival

Fun at the Festival

Check out some of the fun we have as we rally around a great cause! We can't wait to have you join us this year!

Saturday, September 26, 2026
11am to 7pm
17th Street Market
100 N 17th St| Richmond, Va.

Proceeds of family-friendly event support music & cultural arts programs at Richmond Public Schools in the East End. Since 2016, the RVA East End Festival has raised over $550,000 to support music, visual arts and performing arts programs at eight elementary, middle and high schools in the East End communities of the Richmond Public Schools system. The free family event will feature performances by local professionals including members of the Richmond Symphony, as well as some of RVA’s most talented youth musicians, dancers and visual artists.

Check back soon for more information about musicians that will be performing and other exciting announcements!

2026 Festival Program

2026 East End Festival Program
Saturday, September 26, 2026 11am -7pm

Check back for all of the latest program updates and Festival announcements as the Festival schedule is always subject to change

Come join this symphonic celebration in Shockoe Bottom!

11-11:30 Opening Ceremonies

11:30 am- 12:30 pm RPS Students

1 pm-1:45 pm Richmond Symphony

2 pm-2:45 pm NO BS Brass Band

3 pm-3:45 pm Lenny Holmes

4 pm-4:45 pm Dennis "Dap" Mallory Band

5 pm -5:45pm James "Saxsmo" Gates

6 pm -6:45 pm Sounds Funny Band

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Join us for the music on Saturday, September 26th, but there are so many other ways to be involved!

The Festival would not be possible without the volunteers that help make it a success! Sign up to join us, there is plenty to be done!

Do you want to be a vendor - Food or Merchandise? Apply now!

We are able to keep this Festival free and continue to support the schools in the East End through the generous financial support of friends like you! Please consider making a donation today!