Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building

Virginian Hotel – Beverly Flynn- Digital Art
November 14, 2025 - February 13, 2026
Magnolia Foods – Cheyenna Roca- Mixed Media
December 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026
Westminster Canterbury – Lori Leist – Acrylic Paintings
January 23 - March 11
Up Front Gallery – Alpha Massaquoi Jr. “Black Noise”
February 6 - February 27
Ann White Gallery – Robert Pennix “History Not To Be Forgotten”
February 6 - February 27
The Glass Theatre Presents: Failure: A Love Story
February 8 @ 2:00 pm
Creatures & Cocktails
February 11 - August 26
Tea Bowl Workshop with Brett Thomas
February 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Academy Paint Night : Paint & Sip February
February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Girly Pop Dance Party 
February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Creatures & Cocktails
Performances
Creatures & Cocktails
$10 | The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street
February 11 - August 26
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Step Afrika!: The Evolution Tour
Performances
Step Afrika!: The Evolution Tour
$20 – $67 | Historic Academy Theatre
February 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Guided by Grace: Celebrating Black History at the Academy
Performances
Guided by Grace: Celebrating Black History at the Academy
Free | Historic Academy Theatre
February 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Jefferson Choral Society: Be Our Guest:  A Collection of Disney Favorites
Performances
The Jefferson Choral Society: Be Our Guest:  A Collection of Disney Favorites
$10 – $50 | Historic Academy Theatre
February 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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Battle in the ’Burg
Performances
Battle in the ’Burg
$35 | The Music Hall @ 722 Commerce Street
February 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Masterworx Presents: DARE to DREAM JR
Performances
Masterworx Presents: DARE to DREAM JR
$15 – $20 | Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre
February 26 - February 28
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Moxie Events Presents: A Tribute Night to the Eagles
Performances
Moxie Events Presents: A Tribute Night to the Eagles
$39 – $79 | Historic Academy Theatre
February 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Tartan Terrors
Performances
Tartan Terrors
$20 – $43 | Historic Academy Theatre
February 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Cirque Kalabante – Afrique en Cirque
Performances
Cirque Kalabante – Afrique en Cirque
$15 – $60 | Historic Academy Theatre
March 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Lynchburg Pops Presents: 250 Years of Heroes 
Performances
Lynchburg Pops Presents: 250 Years of Heroes 
Free – $40 | Historic Academy Theatre
March 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Daniel Barksdale’s The Family Reunion (The Documentary)
Performances
Daniel Barksdale’s The Family Reunion (The Documentary)
$30 | Historic Academy Theatre
March 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Charlottesville Ballet: A FairyTale Gathering™
Performances
Charlottesville Ballet: A FairyTale Gathering™
$15 – $55 | Historic Academy Theatre
March 21
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America250: Voices of Virginia
Performances
America250: Voices of Virginia
$15 – $55 | Historic Academy Theatre
March 21 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Performances
A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
$35 – $65 | Historic Academy Theatre
March 26 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Lynchburg Beacon of Hope Presents: HOPEx
Performances
Lynchburg Beacon of Hope Presents: HOPEx
$25 – $100 | Historic Academy Theatre
March 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music 
Performances
Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music 
$20 – $53 | Historic Academy Theatre
April 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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HENRY CHO
Performances
HENRY CHO
$49.75 – $89.75 | Historic Academy Theatre
April 24 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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World Ballet Company Presents Swan Lake
Performances
World Ballet Company Presents Swan Lake
$65 – $115 | Historic Academy Theatre
May 3
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The Bacon Brothers
Performances
The Bacon Brothers
$40 – $98 | Historic Academy Theatre
October 9 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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