Fridays After Five, presented by Bud Light, returns for the 37th Anniversary season of free live music and fun!
The season kicks off with the first event on April 18 and will run each Friday thereafter through September 5. Each week volunteers work the concessions on behalf of a variety of local non-profits who share in the proceeds, which raises tens of thousands of dollars to support their work in our community.
The summer schedule features local artists performing a wide range of musical styles and will see collaborations with a number of local organizations, celebrating the diverse and creative communities throughout Charlottesville; there is truly something for everyone. Unwind each Friday evening at this fabulous and FREE Charlottesville institution.
The 2025 season will see the introduction of cashless concessions at Ting Pavilion and patrons will no longer be required to purchase drink tickets separately before ordering – saving time in line and allowing us to serve you better.
| 2025 Fridays After Five – 1st Half Schedule * | |||
| DATE | HEADLINER | STYLE | OPENER |
| 18-Apr | Elby Brass / Isaac Hadden | Street Brass Band / Improvisational Funk Rock | Jay Pun and Morwena Lasko |
| 25-Apr | Jack Stepanian | Pop, Rock, Singer-Songwriter | Pocket Change |
| 2-May | Free Union | Soulful, Rocking R&B | Charlottesville High School Jazz Band |
| 9-May | Afro Asia | Southeast Asian-Inspired Funk | Prabir Trio |
| 16-May | HASH | Exciting Alt/Indie Rock | BOFA |
| 23-May | Waasi | Funky, Soulful, Electric, Groovy | Atreyu |
| 30-May | The Skip Castro Band | Best Party Band Ever | Tin Can Fish Band |
| 6-Jun | Dogwood Tales | Alt Country, Indie Rock | Silverstone |
| 13-Jun | Ramona and The Holy Smokes | Honky Tonk & Mexitonk | Brandon Wayne & His Lonesome Drifters |
| 20-Jun | Ebony Groove | Go-Go, R&B, Jazz | Dara James and the Soul Disciples |
| 27-Jun | The Southern Belles | Thinking, Feeling, Dancing Music | Dan and the Fam |