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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Oct 12–18, 2026

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Oct 12–18, 2026

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in Charlottesville and surrounding areas that you absolutely can’t miss. These are, at the very minimum, shows you should hit if you’re in the neighborhood—all the way up to cancel-your-plans, call the sitter, and buy your tickets right now.

Anand’s Picks to Click

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  • Oct 15: Carsie Blanton @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    On the right side of history and unafraid to tackle polarizing issues, Carsie Blanton is bringing her incredible songwriting and activism to The Southern.

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  • Oct 15: Daniel Donato @ Jefferson Theater
    Daniel Donato rips on guitar and he’s one of the best things to come around since Billy Strings. He’s lifting the entire jam band scene onto his back, and it’s hard to even say what he’s doing is jam band music.

CHECK IT OUT

  • Oct 17: Robert Lester Earl @ The Southern Café & Music Hall
    A nearly forgotten figure of the psychedelic 70s scene, Robert Lester Folsom is enjoying his golden years by sharing his music with the masses.
  • Oct 16: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers @ Jefferson Theater
    It’s not often you get a former member of the Grateful Dead in town, so make sure you go see this legend.

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