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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: June 1–7, 2026

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: June 1–7, 2026

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in Charlottesville and surrounding areas that you absolutely can’t miss. These are, at the very minimum, shows you should hit if you’re in the neighborhood—all the way up to cancel-your-plans, call the sitter, and buy your tickets right now.

Anand’s Picks to Click

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT

  • Sept 26: Brett Dennen @ The Guild (Vault Virginia)
    Celebrating 20 years of The Corner, Brett Dennen, longtime friend of 106.1 brings his Art Is Life Tour to The Guild at Vault Virginia and we all get to celebrate together. This will coincide pretty closely to the actual launch date of The Corner here in Charlottesville.

GET YOUR TICKETS

  • June 7: Spacey Jane with Toledo @ Jefferson Theater
    This incredibly catchy band out of Australia is bringing their sweet sound to the Jefferson alongside guests Toledo and the indie-pop bill is going to be as energetic as the songs are infectious.

CHECK IT OUT

  • June 6: Twitty & Lynn @ Wayne Theatre (Waynesboro, VA)
    As a huge Loretta Lynn fan, this jumped out at me. Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn’s respective grandkids, Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn, are touring their grandparents catalog in this incredible tribute that will captivate fans of both artists.

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