Williamsburg Live Expands to Four Days; Alison Krauss & Union Station Headline Saturday Night
The Virginia Arts Festival announced Monday that Alison Krauss & Union Station will perform Saturday, June 27, 2026, as part of the expanded Williamsburg Live concert weekend. The show will take place on The Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg in support of the band’s Arcadia Tour.
And speaking personally for a moment — I’m a huge music fan, and anytime the Virginia Arts Festival releases its summer lineup, I pay attention. Seeing Alison Krauss & Union Station, and especially Jerry Douglas, on this year’s Williamsburg Live schedule genuinely got me excited. This is one I’m already circling on the calendar, and I’m hoping a few friends will join me there.
The Saturday night performance will also feature Jerry Douglas with special guest Theo Lawrence, making it a standout evening for fans of bluegrass, roots, and Americana music.
Williamsburg Live 2026: Four Days of Performances
In 2026, Williamsburg Live expands to a full four-day weekend, running Thursday through Sunday, June 25–28, and serving as the capstone event of the Virginia Arts Festival season.
Here’s the current concert lineup by day:
Thursday, June 25 Opening night performance Artist(s) to be announced Friday, June 26 Williamsburg Live evening concert Artist(s) to be announced Saturday, June 27 Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas Special guest: Theo Lawrence Sunday, June 28 Closing night performance Artist(s) to be announced
Additional artists and full daily schedules are expected to be announced by the Virginia Arts Festival in the coming months.
For nearly four decades, Alison Krauss & Union Station have been among the most influential and widely celebrated acts in bluegrass and roots music. Their 2025 release, Arcadia, marked the group’s first studio album since 2011, making this Williamsburg appearance especially notable.
🎶 Full Williamsburg Live Schedule & Updates
👉 View the latest lineup and announcements at https://vafest.org
🎟 Ticket Information
• Tickets go on sale Friday, December 12
• Online: https://vafest.org
• By phone: 757-282-2822
• In person: Virginia Arts Festival Box Office
With an expanded schedule, an iconic setting, and one of the most respected names in American music headlining the weekend, Williamsburg Live 2026 is shaping up to be one of the best summer music events in the region.
I share stories like this because Williamsburg is more than just a place to live — it’s a place with a vibrant cultural life worth celebrating. From world-class music and arts to the everyday moments that make this community special, my goal is to help residents and visitors stay connected to what’s happening around them.
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