The Front Porch and Rivanna River company are excited to present the 2026 Rivanna Roots Concert Series. Join us for 13 shows featuring the finest local music and refreshments in one of the prettiest venues in Charlottesville! 

The Rivanna Roots season pass provide entry to every concert in the series with one convenient purchase. One pass is required per adult. Kids 12 and under are FREE! 

All concerts are held outdoors and rain or shine. Doors open at 5:30 pm with music from 6:30-9:30 pm. Check out our Rivanna Roots FAQs for more information on parking, policies, and what to bring.

*Parking passes are sold by Rivanna River Company. Click here for more info.

2026 Rivanna Roots Lineup

May 2 - We Are Star Children w/ Dropping Julia

May 16 - Fonville x Fribush w/ Choose Your Own Adventure

May 30 - The Pollocks w/ Tanasi

June 13 - Terri Allard Band w/ Scuffletown

June 27 - The Oversteppers w/ Driftwood Radio

July 11 - The Jacob Jolliff Band w/ Clara George & Annie Savage

July 25 - DJ Williams Band w/ Humble

Aug 8 - Corey Harris Band w/ Jen Tal

Aug 22 - Ramona & the Holy Smokes w/ Rebecca Porter

Sept 5 - Theocles & the Muses and The Currys (co-bill)

Sept 19 - Larry Keel Duo w/ Brennan Gilmore & Andy Thacker

Oct 3 - Chamomile & Whiskey w/ Sweet Afton & Leah Grams Johnson

Oct 17 - Gallatin Canyon w/ Mike Burris & Emily Morrison

Sponsors

It takes a village to make these magical concerts possible! A huge thank you to our sponsors: Sun Tribe, Martin Horn, The Nature Conservancy of Virginia, NOLA Builds, Alloy Architecture & Construction, Bottle House, Woodard Properties, Piedmont Paint & Finish, WNRN, and C-ville Weekly.

We’ll also be serving some of the finest local beer and cider from our exclusive beverage partners Random Row Brewing Company and Potter’s Craft Cider. Last but not least, thanks to Hogwaller Brewing, our Artist Hospitality sponsor, who feeds all of our artists on site. Please visit and support these local businesses – they're passionate about our community and we’re grateful to feature them at Rivanna Roots 2025.