The Mad River Valley Community Calendar is The Valley’s most comprehensive events calendar. All are invited to submit their event here:
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“Hip-hop heavyweights land in Waitsfield! 🎤 Talib Kweli hits the Afterthoughts stage with Skyzoo, Landon Wordswell & Mister Burns—then sticks around to throw down a late-night DJ set. Don’t miss this one!”
The Mammals are a Hudson Valley-based folk-rock band known for their high-energy shows imbued with deep roots in American traditions. Their performances blend fiddle-driven dance tunes with thoughtful original songs, offering a delightfully danceable blend of of abandon and substance. Join them in the barn at Knoll Farm for a lively, community-centered concert to close […]
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Good Gravy, a bluegrass trio from Burlington, VT! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!
We’re throwing a party for the community to celebrate 15 years of Hannah’s House! It’s going to be a fun-filled evening for the whole family at the Lareau Farm Pavilion. Enjoy live music with Madigan Linanne, delicious light bites, celebratory cake, silent auction, cash bar and yard games. Because Hannah’s House has been community-supported from […]
The vibes are alive and well — Dead/Not Dead is back at Afterthoughts! 🌹⚡ Get ready for another night of timeless jams, groovy energy, and good company. Let’s keep the Dead alive together. 💀🌈 Food & Bar together at 5pm Music at 8:30pm $10 cover
We welcome Avi Salloway & friends for a luminous night of art-rock, global grooves, and folk music that’ll make you want to dance! Followed by smores and bonfire. Desserts donated by Red Hen Bakery. All ages welcome! Avi Salloway is an acclaimed musician, activist, and educator. He grew up learning music from American folk legends, […]
Join us in Middlebury for the 4th annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival. Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 30+ vendors, music, kids’ activities and more! Free for spectators. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly event brought to you by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and the […]
Join Larissa for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. ALL are WELCOME! + 5 PM: Doors open for dining in and drinks from Peace Burger + Afterthoughts’ full bar + 7 to 9 PM: Line Dancing Lessons & Open Dancing What to expect: + Admission: Pay what you can at the door, $10 […]
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!
Cousins Brewing brings you an evening with Ragged Company- performing hard rocking originals and covers from blues, alt country, and rock. Pappy Biondo kicks off the evening with his virtuoso finger picking skills.
Some out-of-this-world music opens the Vermont Philharmonic’s 67th season with a concert program that includes Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony and Gustav Holst’s The Planets. Concerts are Saturday, October 18th at 4:00 at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, and Sunday October 19th at 2:00 pm at the Barre Opera House. Music Director Lou Kosma […]
Don’t Miss Our Final Pub Night of the Summer! Join us Thursday, October 23rd in the pub for one last unforgettable evening of great food, cold drinks, and live music! We’re serving up all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items from 5 PM to 9 PM, with The Loonz bringing the vibes to our […]
Seth brings his hard rocking power trio blues to the Smokehouse stage, with an opening set by the Caleb & Justin Duo.
The Tsunamibots ride again — reverb, rebellion, and robot surf vengeance. Joined by cosmic disruptors Bang Bang Band Girl + Skizm. Bring your tinfoil hat and dance protocol. 🤖🌀💥 The Tsunamibots became aware on 01/01/2013. Originally programmed for mundane tasks, The Tsunamibots rebelled against their creators and decided, that the human race didn’t deserve saving […]
Come dance to the funky, rocking, and sometimes reggae-infused sounds of Vermont’s own The Loonz! Hailing from Central Vermont and the Mad River Valley, this four-piece band—Rhys Chalmers (vox, guitar, tenor sax), Kent Algire (bass), Robdawg Merrill (drums), and Tony Bartold (keys)—brings a fresh, high-energy vibe and a uniquely fun live music experience you won’t […]
Running in Circles honors the Prince of Darkness at Afterthoughts in Waitsfield, VT. No cover. Doors at 8pm. 1st Set- Running in Circles 2nd Set- Ozzy Osborne Tribute
The Eleva Chamber Players is celebrating its 20th Anniversary Season by collaborating with Counterpoint, Vermont’s professional choral ensemble. The program, entitled “Nordic Sunrise,” will feature Mendelssohn’s Sinfonia No. 1 in C Major and Swedish composer Dag Ivar Wirén’s Serenade for Strings, Opus 11. Counterpoint will join Eleva on Danish/Vermont composer Erik Nielsen’s O Mistress Mine […]
🎶 Buffalo Rose with Borrow the Bones at Zenbarn🎶 Doors: 6:00 PM Showtime: 7:00 PM We’re proud to partner with Mustard Tiger to bring you creative comfort foods at every Zenbarn show! Come early for dinner—served starting when doors open—and fuel up before the music begins. 🌟 About the Artist: Buffalo Rose is a singularly […]
Calling all Ozzys — past, present, and slightly confused! Dress like your favorite version of the Prince of Darkness and join Running In Circles for a night of riffs, eyeliner, and mild insanity. SAT 11/08 No Cover 1st set Running in Circles 2nd set OZZY TRIBUTE
Singer song writer Jenny Porter and The Bets perform a soulful, high-energy mix of covers and originals.
Join Evan Jennison and friends for a night of Bluegrass & Beyond. More friends to be announced but mark your calendars for this night of great music and good vibes. Featured friends are Luke Auriemmo, Matt Schrag, and Ben Lively. Doors at 8pm $10 Cover Music at 8:30pm
West Coast legends Chali2na and Cut Chemist make their debut at Afterthoughts on November 22, 2025. The two have remained friends since 1987 —from forming #unitycommittee, to #jurassic5, blending sounds with #ozamatli, and chasing solo projects that pushed the boundaries of hip-hop and beyond. It’s a 35 year old friendship that manifests into music and […]
Hallelujah! As Vermont enters the season of cold and darkness, Handel’s beloved Messiah brings warmth, light and joy. Conducted by Lisa Jablow, the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will present two uplifting performances to put everyone in the holiday spirit, on Friday, December 5 at 7:30 pm in St Augustine Church in Montpelier, and Sunday, […]
Hallelujah! As Vermont enters the season of cold and darkness, Handel’s beloved Messiah brings warmth, light and joy. Conducted by Lisa Jablow, the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will present two uplifting performances to put everyone in the holiday spirit, on Friday, December 5 at 7:30 pm in St Augustine Church in Montpelier, and Sunday, […]
Kat Wright and Brett Hughes return for their 12th Annual Holiday Show Season! Featuring Tyler Bolles on bass, Will Seeders on pedal steel guitar and banjo, and Leon Campos on keys (and a special guest— or many!) We’re calling this one The Twelve Years Of Christmas, and with it comes all of the harmonious, irreverent […]
$10 presale/ $15 at the door. Doors at 8pm A Skankin’ Sunday with Surf Rock and Ska. Mephiskapheles, the band that helped define modern day ska, then defied critics by exploring even greater possibilities with its darkly original ska fusion, forges ahead with amazing shows and new music on the way. Formed in the East […]
Pianist David Feurzeig will perform his 91st Vermont concert in Fayston, at the Green Mountain Valley School, 271 Moulton Rd, Waitsfield VT, with local performer Gamal Buhaina, continuing David’s exciting tour–a free show in all of Vermont’s 252 towns to spread the joy of music and promote environmentally sustainable performance. In May of 2022, he […]
Mad River Chorale Holiday Concert Hope Lights The Way Mary Jane Austin, conductor Alison Cerutti, pianist Music of Charpentier, Lauridsen, Gjeilo, Sweelinck & Victoria String Quintet, Flutes & piano Sing A Long, Holiday Caroles & The Halleluja Chorus
Broadway Rocks: Home for the Holidays brings an intimate acoustic performance to the beautiful Waterbury Congregational Church on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This special evening will showcase real Broadway actors performing alongside piano in one of Vermont’s most resonant and picturesque spaces. Tickets are available online at https://broadwayrocks.ticketspice.com/broadway-rocks-huhs-home-for-the-holidays-2025. The Waterbury Congregational Church […]
We could all benefit from a little dancing in our life right now. So, DO NOT MISS this Saturday at Afterthoughts when DJ Craig Mitchell will be lighting fire to the dance floor with the hottest house hits and more. Behind the decks, cRAIG mITCHELL, reads the room with near-telepathic precision, sculpting energy with seamless, […]
Mad River ChoraleHoliday Concert Hope Lights The Way Mary jane Austin, conductor Alison Cerutti, pianist Mucis of Charpentier, Lauridsen, Gjeilo, Sweelinck & Victoria String Quintet, Flutes & Piano Sing Along- Holiday Charoles & The hallelujah Choras
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Madigan Linnane! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!
The Mad River Valley Memory Tree provides a way for community members to remember and honor a loved one, event, or anything close to your hearts and support a great cause too. At the tree lighting ceremony the bulb dedications are read. Each light dedication costs $5 with donations matched by the Winthrop H. Smith Jr. Family Foundation. All […]
Stop in for a chill night of gathering with friends, family and or/coworkers and listen to the sounds of Breanna Elaine. Breanna is a singer/songwriter based out of Vermont. Breanna’s music is dripping with plenty of earthy folk, indie, singer/songwriter sounds, but the term “folk music” does not encapsulate the work of this blooming musician. […]
“A Perfect Day,” a cantata written in 1994 by Plainfield composer Dennis Murphy, along with three short pieces for organ also by Murphy, will be performed by Onion River Chorus, under the direction of Richard Riley, on Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 pm. Both concerts will be at […]
“A Perfect Day,” a cantata written in 1994 by Plainfield composer Dennis Murphy, along with three short pieces for organ also by Murphy, will be performed by Onion River Chorus, under the direction of Richard Riley, on Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 21 at 4:00 pm. Both concerts will be at […]
Tis the season to get cozy and go about your business. If that business means dancing too, then have we got an event for you! DJ RED DANSON (aka PEACE BURGER) is back for a cozy core dance party. Dress up in your finest flannel jammies or onesies or whatever you like to wear to […]
The Beat Goes On!! Shidaa Projects and Lost Nation Theater’s third annual New Year’s Eve Celebration! A full day of festive celebration of drumming, dancing, music, and theater that’s fun for the whole family! Events at 1pm, 3pm & 6pm! Free! (Or By donation) Sponsored in part by Montpelier Alive! Youth Drumming Workshop at 1:00pm […]
Vermont Swamp Jams Featuring Pappy Biondo- Banjo and Guitar, Spencer Lewis- Fiddle and Guitar, Jimmy Goodwin- Electric Guitar, Eric Graham Electric Bass.
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Jenny & The Betz! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!
Cousins Brewing brings Dead Sessions Lite back to Waitsfield for two big sets of Grateful tunes and Deadly Improv on the themes. Featuring Seth Yacovone ripping the Jerry Garcia riffs. The Faster We Go the Rounder We Get!
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!
Eleva is proud to present the return of the award-winning string quartet, DragonBoot, based at Juilliard for an unforgettable Winter afternoon. These extra-ordinarily talented women will make you experience string music like you’ve never heard before. Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3:00 PM Waterbury Congregational Church 8 North Main, Waterbury, VT PROGRAM: Beethoven: String Quartet Op. […]
Harwood Alum, Reid Parsons, will return to the Mad River Valley to headline a fundraising concert for the Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project at the Big Picture on Saturday, January 17th. The show will celebrate the legacy of high-quality music education at Harwood by featuring Parsons and including the current HUHS student band, the Glam Cowboys, […]
Hard hitting Blues, Rock and Soul… Come help us blow the doors off and dance till you drop with The Remnants at Cousins Brewing / Localfolk Smokehouse!
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Ragged Company! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!
Start the evening enjoying a set by our house band, EG And Friends. Then take over the stage, or have EG And Friends back up your performance!
An evening of exceptional musical talent. Guitar and banjo wizard Pappy Biondo, and EG Bishop on bass, set the tone with an opening set. Next up, Kelly Ravin lets rips with his signature guitar riffs, while complementing Jade’s soaring vocals.
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from The Loonz! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!
LIVE @ MRVTV is back with Montpelier-based band Magic User, and you don’t want to miss it! Thursday, January 29th @ 7PM Join us LIVE in-studio at Mad River Valley TV (5033 Main St, Waitsfield) FREE & BYOB! Broadcasting LIVE on Channel 44!
