Evening Fun: Seven Days a Week!

When the sun sets, Colonial Williamsburg’s live entertainment continues. Programs range from plays and musical performances, to reenactments, walking tours, and more. Our programs will entertain and inspire you. We asked our experts for their suggestions, and here they are.

Patriot's Choice for Summer

Looking for ways to experience Colonial Williamsburg during the evening? Check out the programs our experts suggest:

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  Monday: Listen My Children

  Storytellers share tales and some of the same legends that entertained families of centuries past. An event for your entire family. 6:30 p.m. at the Backyard of R. Charlton's Coffeehouse (Also on Friday)

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  Tuesday: Crime and Punishment

  Walk your way through 18th-century legal punishments. Costumed interpreters will brief you on the crimes and punishments of colonial justice. Every 15 minutes from 7-to 9 p.m. at the Secretary's Office.

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  Wednesday: The Great Theatrical Disaster of 1790

  Mr. Murdock's production company prepares their production of "The Old Maid." But, in true Murdock style, tensions and difficulties emerge! 7:30 p.m. at the Kimball Theatre

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  Thursday: African American Music

  Musical expressions were a centerpiece of the 18th-century African American community. We have preserved the tradition of the unique rhythms, songs, and dances from the West African people. 6 and 7:30 p.m. at Great Hopes Plantation

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  Friday: Listen My Children

  Storytellers share tales and some of the same legends that entertained families of centuries past. An event for your entire family. 6:30 p.m. at the Backyard of R. Charlton's Coffeehouse (Also on Monday)

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  Saturday: Fashion before Ease (beginning July 3)

  Clothing in 18th-century courtships certainly put fashion before simplicity. This double love story reveals the challenges it causes across social ranks.6 p.m. at the Hennage Auditorium

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  Saturday: Murdock's Miniature Medley

  Dinner and entertainment! A Tavern Cookout is followed with 18th-century traveling-show diversions performed by fearless artists. Fun for the whole family!Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Chowning's Tavern, followed by the performance at the Play Booth Stage.

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  Sunday: Capitol Concert

  Celebrate an evening of harpsichord music with Williamsburg's premier 18th-century musicians. Enjoy selections popular in Williamsburg more than 200 years ago. 7 and 8 p.m. at the Capitol