[OUR 2025 THEME]
Transforming the way we think, live, and lead.
This April 16-20, join us for a Festival dedicated to innovating communities and shaping a shared future. Our 2025 theme, EVOLVE, explores how we — as individuals, communities, organizations, and societies — adapt to change and grow into something new. Harnessing hope, creativity, and determination, we turn challenging circumstances into strength and resilience. This April, co-create a celebration of music, art, and ideas, and become part of a community of change-makers who aren’t just reacting to the past but who are dreaming the future.
SCHEDULE
A week to dream BIG about tomorrow!
FIRST ROUND SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!
Save on Tickets before APRIL 10TH!
A FESTIVAL
ABOUT THE
FUTURE
OF OUR
COMMUNITY
IDEAS BY DAY
Our hometown needs big ideas and passionate people willing to step and bring them to life. Tom Tom connects these engaged citizens and leaders across backgrounds and sectors to dream big. Talks, workshops, and keynotes facilitate connections, build trust, and inspire action.
CELEBRATION BY NIGHT
We believe in having fun, and the Festival is a testament to it. Some of Charlottesville’s biggest and most memorable celebrations happen here. Whether it’s a massive Downtown Mall Block Party, multi-genre concerts, or fabulous dance events, it’s all about bringing the community together to build friendship and trust.
CONFERENCE
SAVE ON TICKETS BEFORE APRIL 10TH!
During the Tom Tom Festival, our EVOLVE Conference connects engaged citizens and civc leaders around big ideas that educate and inspire. A multi-format program of talks, workshops, demos, competitions and keynotes brings diverse thinkers and doers together for 4 days of transformation.
WED 4/16 - Civic Futures
Igniting multi-sector visionary and inclusive regional storytelling.
THUR 4/17 - Technology
Embracing evolution with technology…for good.
FRI 4/18 - Entrepreneurship
Exploring how businesses start, grow, and flourish.
SAT 4/19 - Wellness
Examining what makes a healthy, mindful, and connected community.
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SUPPORT TOM TOM
While some of the Tom Tom Foundation’s programs are ticketed, many are donation-based or entirely free! Donations and sponsorships are a direct investment in the community, allowing thousands of engaged citizens to participate in an accessible, inclusive, and creative program to imagine a brighter future for Charlottesville.
