Events

Get ready because Salt Fest is back!  Join us for an unforgettable celebration of West Virginia’s salt-making heritage, packed with incredible artisan vendors, live music, and mouthwatering food trucks! This is THE event of the season! Free to attend, family-friendly, and full of history, community, and good vibes. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience... View Article

Met music director Yannick Nezet-Seguin takes the podium on May 17 to conduct Strauss's one-act tragedy, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide. Leading the company's first new production of the work in 20 years, Claus Guth, one of Europe's leading opera directors, gives the biblical story a psychologically... View Article

Pianist Barbara Nissman returns to Carnegie Hall to present a third season of Carnegie Classics, a three- part concert series designed to introduce classical music to new audiences, as well as inspiring and entertaining all music enthusiasts. Hosted by Steinway “legend” and recent 2023 West Virginia Music Hall of Fame inductee, Nissman invites the listener... View Article

Be a part of the live radio audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with Kathy Mattea! GUEST ARTISTS: Dan Tyminski, Darrell Scott, I Draw Slow, Jacob Jolliff Band, and more artists TBA 

The Vandalia Gathering brings together the finest traditional Appalachian musicians for a weekend of great picking. Elder statesmen and young upstarts perform on stage, compete in contests and play in impromptu jam sessions all over the Capitol Complex. Visitors to the Gathering can enjoy fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar contests outside during the day, and... View Article

This highly renowned group has thrived on the international music scene longer than any group in pop history, attesting to extraordinary talent and tenacious adaptability. Because of their distinct and blended harmonies, the brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb have offered an impossible challenge to those who would pay them homage... until now. Stayin' Alive,... View Article

“If you missed The Beatles and The Rolling Stones live, here is your second chance," said the San Clemente Times. The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history - which band is the greatest? These two... View Article

The two greatest rock 'n' roll bands of all time face off as Yoshis hosts Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown. Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the country’s top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs spanning the Beatles' career. They engage... View Article

Brandon Woody is a New York Times-featured trumpeter, composer, and educator who began his musical journey at the age of 7. Known for his soulful artistry and dynamic performances, Brandon is the founder of Upendo, a band that brings his original compositions to life on stages across the globe. From Jazz at Lincoln Center and... View Article

For over a decade Separate Ways the Band has delivered the look, sound, and feel of the legendary Journey! On Friday, May 30 you will experience all of the Steve Perry era hits from Faithfully and Wheel in the Sky to Separate Ways and Be Good to Yourself plus occassional surprises for all of the die-hard Journey fans. 

Join Fund for the Arts and our co-presenter, Spilman Thomas & Battle, as we get ready for the most epic music fest in town! Charlie West Music Fest is where you want to kickstart your summer. Join us for a day full of live bands, awesome selections of food, beer and wine, and just good... View Article