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Albemarle Ciderworks hosts an array of festivals, workshops, and talented local musicians; check the schedule often, as we are constantly adding new dates.

Ticketed events can be found by following this link.

December 2025

Wed, 12/24/2025 (All day)

We will be open 11am - 2pm on Christmas Eve. 

Thu, 12/25/2025 (All day)

We will be CLOSED Christmas Day.  Happy Holidays from the Albemarle CiderWorks Family!

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm

Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians, with new lineups every time, straight to your neighborhood for an unforgettable night of laughter! Our shows feature top-tier talent...

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Sat, 12/27/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Join Brian Franke at Albemarle CiderWorks for an afternoon of live and local holiday music. Since his start in 2009 he's held regular rotations in Virginia's winery scene playing a range of folk and... more
Sun, 12/28/2025 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. This is a free social event hosted in our Orchard Room.

We are excited to be...

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Wed, 12/31/2025 (All day)

January 2026

Thu, 01/01/2026 (All day)
Sat, 01/03/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Kick off the start of the year with Matty Metcalfe and Jim Richardson!

Join us for a very special jam session with two celebrated musicians, introducing us to various singers, songwriters...

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Sat, 01/10/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Join us for an afternoon of jazz!

The C'ville Jazz Congregation is a collective of local musicians that have been playing together since 2005. In their duo configuration you will hear your...

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Sat, 01/17/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Enjoy live music by The Wavelength!

The Wavelength is a consortium of Charlottesville's finest musicians. Led by vocalist/harmonica Waverly Milor, they perform vintage rock, blues,...

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Sun, 01/18/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Grab a glass and join us for live music by LUA Project!

Lua is a cultural pollinator, bridging musical styles from different continents and different centuries. They write about contemporary...

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Sat, 01/24/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come on by, Sip some cider and enjoy live music with Melissa Hansen!

Melissa Hansen's music is a blend of blues, pop, country and soul that comes from her own life experiences. Born and...

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Sat, 01/31/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Mojo Pie!

Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriters workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries,...

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February 2026

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Join Brian Franke at Albemarle CiderWorks for an afternoon of live and local music.

Since his start in 2009 he's held regular rotations in Virginia's winery scene playing a range of folk and...

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Sat, 02/14/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come sip cider and enjoy an afternoon with Her Checkered Past.

Enjoy live music by Her Checkered Past.Join Anne O'Brien and Frank Bechter in the orchard for some live music that will warm...

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Sat, 02/21/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Mojo Pie!

Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriters workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries,...

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Sat, 02/28/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come and celebrate a very special birthday & live music with The Wavelength!

Happy Birthday Waverly!!!

The Wavelength is a consortium of Charlottesville's finest musicians. Led by...

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March 2026

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy live music by Her Checkered Past! Join Anne O'Brien and Frank Bechter in the orchard for some live music that will warm your heart. This duo will keep you humming along to popular songs. The... more
Sat, 03/14/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy live music by Matty Metcalfe.

 This duo plays a highly engaging blend of well-known sing-alongs, covers, and original songs with harmony vocals and ‘high-energy, low volume’ customizable...

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Sat, 03/21/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

The Pollocks are led by Jason Pollock, former guitarist, and songwriter for Seven Mary Three. In the mid-1990s, Jason penned such hits as "Cumbersome" and "Water's Edge", sold a few million albums...

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Sat, 03/28/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Grab a glass and enjoy live music by Uncle Pen.

 

Uncle Pen is a project born out of fiddler and singer Alex Caton’s lifelong love for the music of late great father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe...

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April 2026

Sat, 04/04/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Her Checkered Past!

Join Anne O'Brien and Frank Bechter in the orchard for some live music that will warm your heart. This duo will keep you...

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Sat, 04/11/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Come and enjoy live music with Mirabelle and Matty! 

Mirabelle and Matty, a daughter and father duo, love to play energetically infectious, upbeat music that draws from many sources, genres, and...

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Sat, 04/18/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Join us for Cider and Jazz, oh yeah!

The C'ville Jazz Congregation is a collective of local musicians that have been playing together since 2005. In their duo configuration you will hear...

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Sat, 04/25/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Mojo Pie!

Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriter's workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries...

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December 2026

Thu, 12/31/2026 (All day)

January 2027

Fri, 01/01/2027 (All day)

December 2027

Fri, 12/31/2027 (All day)

January 2028

Sat, 01/01/2028 (All day)

December 2028

Sun, 12/31/2028 (All day)

January 2029

Mon, 01/01/2029 (All day)

December 2029

Mon, 12/31/2029 (All day)

January 2030

Tue, 01/01/2030 (All day)

December 2030

Tue, 12/31/2030 (All day)

January 2031

Wed, 01/01/2031 (All day)

December 2031

Wed, 12/31/2031 (All day)