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Summer 2026 Shows & Performances

Fredericksburg is alive with the sound of summer! From captivating theater performances to live concerts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s your guide to upcoming performances happening in and around the city this summer.

Theater & Performing Arts

Shakespeare on the Lawn: Macbeth at Kenmore

The 23rd annual Shakespeare on the Lawn event returns to Historic Kenmore this June with a reimagined performance of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Presented by Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble and directed by Heather McIntosh, this tragedy is full of ambition, power, and walking the line of fate and free will.

  • Dates: June 13, July 11, August 8

  • Location: Historic Kenmore

  • Tips: Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Come early and enjoy your own picnic on the lawn. Soft drinks and water available for purchase on site.

  • Tickets:  Available online.

Stand Up Comedy at Stagedoor Productions

Come out to the Allstate Community Theater in downtown Fredericksburg, where Stage Door Productions presents Stand-Up Comedy Night a production of Callback Comedy Productions. Callback Comedy works with comics who have performed on ABC, NBC, FOX, PBS, NETFLIX, AMAZON PRIME VIDEO, Channel 4 UK, Drybar Comedy, and more; as well as at regional and national Comedy Clubs, including: DC Improv, Stand Up NYC, Helium Philadelphia, DC Drafthouse, Comedy Loft, Comedy Zone, Arlington Drafthouse, and the Capital One Vault, it’s sure to be a night of laughs!

  • Dates: June 13, July 11, August 8

  • Location: Allstate Community Theater

  • Tickets:  Available online.

Godspell – the Musical at Stagedoor Productions

Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.”

A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

  • Dates: June 19-21 & 26-28

  • Location: Allstate Community Theater

  • Tickets:  Available online.

Nation’s 250th Celebration in Music and Variety Show at Stagedoor Productions

The 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) of American independence in 2026 features major musical celebrations, highlighting patriotism and history, culminating around July 4th 2026. A variety of performances and music, will tell the story of the United States, from its birth to a modern day celebration in freedom.

  • Dates: July 3 & 5

  • Location: Allstate Community Theater

  • Tickets:  Available online.

The Mousetrap at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor and surprising twists, Agatha Christie’s iconic murder mystery is the world’s most successful and longest-running play. The Mousetrap is about a group of strangers trapped during a snowstorm when a local woman is murdered. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate.
This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.  It will be a perfect escape from the hot summer weather and fun outings for families, groups and friends.

Into the Woods at CYT Fredericksburg

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

  • Dates: July 17-18 & 24-25

  • Details: Visit cytfredericksburg.org for performance dates and ticket information.

FTE Presents: Dance Nation

Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. And if their new routine is good enough, they’ll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. A play about ambition, growing up, and how to find our souls in the heat of it all.

  • Dates: July 17-19 & 24-26

  • Location: Allstate Community Theater

  • Tickets:  Available online.

Pride and Prejudice at Stagedoor Productions

This Pride and Prejudice theatrical adaptation is a fast-paced version, bringing Jane Austen’s classic to life with high energy, wit, and romantic tension. The production blends Regency-era romance with modern, bold interpretations, focusing on Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s “enemies-to-lovers” journey. This production is a bold, “not your grandmother’s” comedic take, emphasizing wit, character, and a merry-go-round of social intrigue, focusing on the contrast between Regency society and the modern feeling of the romance. This play brings to life the classic romance, focusing on social conventions, “enemies-to-lovers” plot, and characters’ journeys.

  • Dates: August 21-23 & 28-30

  • Location: Allstate Community Theater

  • Tickets:  Available online.

Live Music & Concerts

Downtown Sounds Concert Series

Enjoy free live music on Friday evenings from May 1 to September 25 in Market Square, hosted by the Fredericksburg Area Museum. Each week features talented local and regional bands across various genres. See the full lineup.

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  • Location: Market Square, Downtown Fredericksburg

  • Admission: Free

  • Tip: Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere.

Man singing into a microphone on steps to a crowd of people sitting on a lawn.Music on the Steps

Celebrate the 41st year of this beloved free concert series held every Monday evening from June through August on the front steps of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Fredericksburg Branch. Enjoy a diverse lineup of musical performances that reflect Fredericksburg’s dynamic music scene.

  • Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  • Location: 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA

  • Admission: Free

  • Note: Bring your own chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside the library’s theater.

 

For a complete list of events and updates, visit our events page.

Updated 4/24/26