Lynchburg Beacon of Hope Presents: HOPEx
Join Lynchburg Beacon of Hope for HOPEx, our 5th annual evening of live storytelling. This year’s theme, “Hope in Action,” is where energy, creativity, and the Lynchburg community collide. The speaker lineup features local creators and Lynchburg City Schools alumni making their mark. “Hope in Action” will include performances and spoken stories that reflect the vibrant, everyday hope moving across our community, emceed by Executive Director Leidra McQueen, with musical stylings by Flat Five Jazz.
This annual fundraiser allows Lynchburg Beacon of Hope to continue creating opportunities for Lynchburg’s young people through scholarships, internships, and post-graduation support. This event and the work it supports is real. It is inspiring. And it is a reminder that action does not always look like a leap. It is one step sparking another, one voice inspiring the next.
Join us to be part of a community putting “Hope in Action.”
Ticket Details
General admission tickets are $50. Upgrade your experience with a $100 ticket, which includes an exclusive pre-event reception. Enjoy delicious bites, refreshing drinks, and a unique opportunity to connect with our featured speakers before the main event begins.
Pre-event reception tickets: Doors open at 5:30 pm
General admission tickets: Doors opens at 6:30 pm
Thank you to our Sponsors
Lynchburg Beacon of Hope’s HOPEx is sponsored by Framatome, Centra Health, Innovative Wireless Technologies, Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation, and BWXT.
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Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, every ticket purchased directly supports the mission of Lynchburg Beacon of Hope, investing in Lynchburg’s youth. Join us at the Historic Academy Theater at 7 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026, and be part of a community dedicated to making change not just possible, but artful.
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Tickets:
Base Ticket Prices
Regular – $50.00*
Pre-Event Reception and Ticket – $100.00*
Student/Teacher Price: $25.00*
*Plus taxes and fees
For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Bank of the James Ticketing Office at (434) 846-8499.
Know before you go:
Accessibility
Age Requirement
All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for this event unless otherwise stated. All ages are welcome.
Camera Policy
Videography and audio recording during the performances are prohibited. Photography of the set on stage is allowed pre-show, post-show, and during intermission. But we do ask that you show our designers and visiting performers some love by crediting them (and by tagging us) in your social media posts.
Content Advisory
The Academy Center of the Arts offers a diverse selection of entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every guest or for all ages. Ticket buyers should take responsibility for making informed decisions regarding their purchases. We recommend visiting the official show website of each show you are coming to see at the Academy. If you ever have questions about the content or appropriateness of a show, please contact us at boxoffice@academycenter.org.
Doors Open
Unless otherwise noted, our lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to show time and house doors open 30 minutes prior to show time for seating.
Parking & Directions
Parking is available on-site and throughout downtown Lynchburg. Our parking map (linked below) shows all of the free public and paid parking available. In addition, street parking is also available on most streets.
Ticketing Policies
Ticketing purchases are non-refundable. By purchasing a ticket to an event at The Academy Center of the Arts, you are agreeing to our ticketing policy. View our full ticketing policy.
Volunteer
Want to volunteer and see this show for free? Contact Kyle Greaney, kgreaney@academycenter.org, for more information.