SEPTEMBER 2026 Northern Virginia Events

🍂FALL IS CALLING! Whether you’re looking for live music, a farmers market, a family outing, a fall festival or a relaxing afternoon outdoors, September is a great month to explore everything Northern Virginia has to offer. 

Before you head out: Event dates, times and admission requirements can change, so click the event title for the latest information.

 Theater, Opera, Comedy & Staged/Family Performances

• Merrily We Roll Along — Signature Theatre
📅 Sept. 3–6 • 📍 The MAX at Signature Theatre, Arlington
A Stephen Sondheim musical presented by one of the region’s premier professional theaters.

• Haddon Hall — Victorian Lyric Opera Company
📅 Sept. 4–6 • 📍 F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville
A Gilbert-and-Sullivan-style comic opera offering a fun Labor Day weekend evening out.

• DC Festival of Magic
📅 Sept. 4–6 • 📍 Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.
Three days of magic and illusion make this an unusual and entertaining family-friendly Labor Day weekend option.

• No Exit — Virginia ARTfactory
📅 Sept. 11–20 • 📍 ARTfactory, Manassas
Jean-Paul Sartre’s thought-provoking classic presented by Actors Theatre of Virginia.

• Hairspray — Virginia ARTfactory
📅 Sept. 18–20 • 📍 Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas
A high-energy musical set in 1960s Baltimore with plenty of music, dancing and fun.

• Theatre Week — TheatreWashington
📅 Sept. 24–Oct. 11 • 📍 Theaters throughout the Washington metropolitan area
A great opportunity to experience regional theater with specially priced tickets.

Outdoor Concerts, Live Music & Major Concert Venues

• Squeeze, Adam Ant & Haircut 100
📅 Sept. 3 • 7:30 PM • 📍 Wolf Trap, Vienna
A major British New Wave lineup at one of Northern Virginia’s signature outdoor venues.

• Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration
📅 Sept. 4 • 8 PM • 📍 Wolf Trap, Vienna
The National Symphony Orchestra joins an all-star group of musicians for a symphonic celebration of Jerry Garcia’s music.

• Hook in Concert
📅 Sept. 5 • 7:30 PM • 📍 Wolf Trap, Vienna
Watch the beloved Hook on the big screen while the National Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ score live.

• Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
📅 Sept. 12 • 8 PM • 📍 Wolf Trap, Vienna
An extraordinary evening featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra.

• Thee Sacred Souls with LA LOM & The Womack Sisters
📅 Sept. 17 • 7 PM • 📍 Wolf Trap, Vienna
Enjoy retro soul, R&B and Latin-influenced sounds under the stars.

• The Avett Brothers with Guster
📅 Sept. 18–19 • 7:30 PM • 📍 Wolf Trap, Vienna
Two nights of Americana and folk-rock from The Avett Brothers and Guster.

• Erykah Badu with De La Soul & The Alchemist
📅 Sept. 20 • 7:30 PM • 📍 Wolf Trap, Vienna
A major neo-soul and hip-hop evening featuring Erykah Badu, De La Soul and The Alchemist.

Brewery, Beer Garden, Winery & Brewery-Adjacent Music

• Crush With Us — Grape Stomping
📅 Every Saturday & Sunday in September • 📍 Bluemont Vineyard
Stomp grapes, make a keepsake tea towel and celebrate Virginia’s fall harvest. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

• John Wysong — Live Music
📅 Sept. 4 • 5–8 PM • 📍 Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, Leesburg
Enjoy live music, craft beer and a beautiful rural Loudoun County setting.

• Royal Honey — Live Music
📅 Sept. 5 • 1–4 PM • 📍 Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, Leesburg
Classic rock, modern pop and country provide the soundtrack for a Labor Day weekend brewery outing.

• Lesson Zero — Live Music
📅 Sept. 5 • 5–8 PM • 📍 Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, Leesburg
Enjoy indie roots rock and classic covers in a relaxed brewery setting.

• Oktoberfest at 2 Silos Brewing
📅 Sept. 18–20 • 📍 2 Silos Brewing Co., Manassas
Celebrate Oktoberfest with German beer, food, live entertainment and family activities. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

• Vanish Farmwoods — September Music Calendar
📅 Sept. 19 • 1–4 PM & 5–8 PM • 📍 Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, Leesburg
Catch live music throughout the afternoon and evening in the farm brewery setting.

Waterfront Dining, Waterside Settings & Music

• DC JazzFest at The Wharf
📅 Sept. 5–6 • 📍 The Wharf, Washington, D.C.
Enjoy world-class jazz alongside waterfront restaurants, shops and views of the Washington Channel.

• Sunset Cinema at The Wharf
📅 Sept. 2 • 7:30 PM • 📍 The Wharf, Washington, D.C.
Relax by the water with an outdoor movie and plenty of nearby dining options.

• Grooves in the Grove
📅 Sept. 3 • 7 PM • 📍 The Grove at The Wharf, Washington, D.C.
Enjoy free live music in a relaxed waterside setting.

Farmers Markets

• Old Town Alexandria Farmers’ Market
📅 Saturdays in September • Morning • 📍 Old Town Alexandria
Pair a visit to one of America’s oldest farmers markets with breakfast, shopping or a stroll along the waterfront.

• Historic Manassas Farmers Market — Saturday Market
📅 Sept. 5, 12 & 19 • 8 AM–1 PM • 📍 Historic Downtown Manassas
Farm-fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and artisan products.

• Historic Manassas Farmers Market — Thursday Market
📅 Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 8 AM–1 PM • 📍 Harris Pavilion, Manassas
A convenient midweek market in the heart of historic downtown.

• Dale City Farmers Market
📅 Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 8 AM–1 PM • 📍 Dale City
A Sunday morning market featuring local produce and specialty foods.

• Leesburg Farmers Market
📅 Saturdays in September • 8 AM–Noon • 📍 Leesburg
Shop for locally grown produce, specialty foods and prepared foods.

• Mosaic District Market
📅 Sept. 6 • 1–6 PM • 📍 Mosaic District, Fairfax
Combine local shopping and food with the restaurants and entertainment of Mosaic District.

 County/Regional Parks, Nature Programs & Outdoor Recreation

• Dog Daze at The Water Mine
📅 Sept. 12 • Begins at 9 AM • 📍 Lake Fairfax Park, Reston
A fun season-ending event where dogs can enjoy the Water Mine. 🐾

• Basset Hound Rescue Fall Festival
📅 Sept. 12 • 📍 Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon
A fall-themed community event benefiting basset hound rescue.

• World War II Weekend at Rippon Lodge
📅 Sept. 12–13 • 11 AM–3:30 PM • 📍 Rippon Lodge, Woodbridge
Step back in time with living-history programming, military displays and WWII-era activities. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

• National Public Lands Day — Fairfax County
📅 Sept. 26 • 📍 Multiple Fairfax County parks
Volunteer for cleanups, habitat restoration and conservation projects throughout the county.

• Brentsville Bluegrass Concert
📅 Sept. 26 • 5:30–7:30 PM • 📍 Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, Bristow
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live bluegrass in a beautiful historic setting.

• Great Falls Park — National Park Service
📅 Throughout September • 📍 Great Falls, McLean
Enjoy hiking, photography, scenic overlooks and spectacular views of the Potomac River.

 Civic, Community Celebrations & Festivals

• First Friday — Historic Downtown Manassas
📅 Sept. 4 • 6–9 PM • 📍 Historic Downtown Manassas
Enjoy live music, local businesses, food and family-friendly activities in downtown Manassas.

• Hispanic Heritage Festival — Arlington County
📅 Sept. 5 • 1–4 PM • 📍 Tyrol Hill Park, Arlington
Celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture with community activities and entertainment.

• Middleburg Oktoberfest
📅 Sept. 19 • 📍 Downtown Middleburg
Enjoy German food, beer gardens and live music at this Loudoun County fall celebration.

• Reston Multicultural Festival
📅 Sept. 19 • 📍 Reston Town Center
Celebrate the many cultures represented in Reston with music, dance, food and cultural activities.

• Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Show
📅 Sept. 26–27 • 10 AM–5 PM • 📍 Historic Occoquan
Browse hundreds of handcrafted works while enjoying food and entertainment in historic Occoquan.

• Alexandria Art Festival
📅 Sept. 26–27 • 10 AM–5 PM • 📍 John Carlyle Square, Alexandria
Explore an outdoor collection of fine art and handmade works from artists and craftspeople.