Live Music
The Virginia Highlands Festival Music Committee brings to you a concert series packed full of events for the entire family.
Held at various locations about town, our 2023 music events bring you genres ranging from Indie Folk, 80’s retro, Celtic Rock, and a Country & Blues day you just can’t miss! Bring your own chair and enjoy great music, the region’s best food trucks, plus beer and wine from some of your favorite summer brands at select events. Save when you purchase tickets online and in advance.
2024 Events Coming Soon.
meanwhile, Take a Look Back at 2023:
Free Live Music Concert featuring
Tuatha Dea
Dance the night away and celebrate Celtic heritage with Tuatha Dea. The group takes Irish and Scottish music and blends it with rock and Appalachian blues. Bring chairs, but don’t expect to use them! Come hungry! Abingdon’s finest food trucks will be in attendance.
Abingdon Farmers Market
Friday, July 28 6 – 9pm
Free Live Music Concert!
VHF Country Slam with Country Music Duo, Kaitlyn Baker & Joe Lasher
Special guests, Lauren Cole Band
A throwback to 90s VHF events, this showcase concert featuring some the best talent to come from SWVA and surrounding areas! VHF’s Country Slam is a true American classic for everyone, complete with food trucks, vendors, and fun activities for the kids all served up family-style on a field fit for America’s national pastime. If you’re a country music fan, foodie, or just looking to get the kids out of the house – this is the event for you!
Latture Field
Saturday July 29 4 – 9pm
1st Annual Washington Crossings Car Show with Annabelle’s Curse
Cruisin’ Classics Car Club brings over 300 cars from vintage to new to Washington Crossings Shopping Center. Come show off your ride or appreciate others while listening to SWVA’s finest Indie folk. Food trucks available for lunch and dinner. Cap the evening with headliner musical group, Annabelle’s Curse at 6:30pm.
Washington Crossings Shopping Center
Saturday, July 22, 2pm – 6pm Car Show
6:30pm Annabelle’s Curse
Retro Prom with The Breakfast Club
Relive the glory days with a retro adult prom complete with dinner and a cash bar! Come stag or dance the night away with your sweetie to throwback tunes provided by the wildly popular band, The Breakfast Club. This event combines classy with sassy! We invite you to wear your finest evening attire OR accept our fashion challenge by wearing your flashiest 70s, 80s, or 90s throwback duds to compete for Retro Prom King & Queen 2023.
Ticket price includes dinner catered by
Glenrochie Country Club with cash bar available.
Glenrochie Country Club
Friday, July 21, 7– 10pm
