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Live Performances
Experience the magic of live performances with an incredible variety of events featured on DelawareScene.com! Whether you're a fan of Broadway musicals, intimate poetry readings, classical concerts, or high-energy live bands, our calendar is packed with performances that will captivate audiences of all ages. With both free and ticketed events available, there's something for everyone to enjoy, no matter your budget.
From local talent to nationally acclaimed artists, Delaware's vibrant performance scene is sure to inspire and entertain. Whether you're looking for an unforgettable night out with friends, a family-friendly event, or a cultural experience, you'll find performances that are sure to leave a lasting impression. Explore DelawareScene.com to discover your next must-see show!
Quayside @ Nite: Pop-Up Opera with OperaDelaware
- Milton Theatre
- Presented by OperaDelaware
- Thursday, September 3
Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute
- Milton Theatre
- Thursday, September 3
Fall Plant Sale at UD Botanic Gardens
- University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
- September 3–22
Happy Hour at Newlin Grist Mill
- Newlin Grist Mill
- September 3 – October 22
Changes in Latitudes
- Freeman Arts Pavilion
- Friday, September 4
ADRENALIZE: The Ultimate DEF LEPPARD Experience
- Milton Theatre
- Friday, September 4
The Shark is Broken
- Wilmington Drama League
- September 4–13
August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED
- University of Delaware, Thompson Theatre at Roselle Center for the Arts
- Presented by Resident Ensemble Players
- September 4–20
Victorian Garden Party
- First State Heritage Park
- Saturday, September 5
Beatlemania Now!
- Milton Theatre
- Saturday, September 5
Footworks' Keeping the Beat!
- Freeman Arts Pavilion
- Saturday, September 5
Beatlemania Now! - Matinee
- Milton Theatre
- Saturday, September 5
70's Rock Parade
- Smyrna Opera House
- Saturday, September 5
Gary Clark Jr
- Freeman Arts Pavilion
- Saturday, September 5
Sunfestival: Love Out Loud
- Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
- Presented by CAMP Rehoboth
- September 5–6
Nightrain: The Guns N' Roses Experience!
- Milton Theatre
- Sunday, September 6
Kategory 5 Band
- Carpenter Recreation Area - White Clay Creek State Park
- Presented by White Clay Creek State Park
- Monday, September 7
Welcome Back Faculty Recital
- University of Delaware, Gore Recital Hall in the Roselle Center for the Arts
- Presented by University of Delaware, Department of Music
- Tuesday, September 8
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (again)
- Kent County Public Library
- September 8–27
An Evening with Julia Alvarez & Krystal Quiles | In the Time of the Butterflies
- Lewes Public Library
- Wednesday, September 9
Quayside @ Nite with Mama's Black Sheep
- Milton Theatre
- Thursday, September 10
GEORGE THOROGOOD and THE DESTROYERS “THE BADDEST SHOW ON EARTH”
- Freeman Arts Pavilion
- Thursday, September 10
Ethan's People by Richard Gaw
- Huxley & Hiro Booksellers
- Presented by City Theater Company
- Thursday, September 10
The Gathering Gloom – The Cure Tribute
- Milton Theatre
- Thursday, September 10
Get Lit with Delaware Writers
- Dramatists Guild of America: DG Footlights
- Thursday, September 10
Delaware Beaches Songwriters Festival
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
- September 10–12
DCT presents TEAM PLAY IMPROV at the Milton Theatre for Special Benefit Performance
- Milton Theatre
- Friday, September 11
Ray LaMontagne
- Freeman Arts Pavilion
- Friday, September 11
A Few Good Men
- The Everett Theatre
- September 11–20
The Laramie Project
- Possum Point Players Theatre
- Presented by Possum Point Players, Inc.
- September 11–20
Run For Your Wife
- Kent County Theatre Guild
- September 11–26
DIVAS CABARET
- Milton Theatre
- Saturday, September 12
Bermuda Search Party at Brewings & Eats
- Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats
- Saturday, September 12
48th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival
- Bethany Beach Bandstand
- Presented by Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce and The Quiet Resorts
- Saturday, September 12
Hispanic Heritage 50th Anniversary Celebration Kick-off
- Delaware Art Museum
- Saturday, September 12
Chapel Street Concert Series: Tony Cimorosi Jazz Trio
- Chapel Street Players
- Presented by Newark Free Library
- Saturday, September 12
JINGO: The Heart & Soul of Santana
- Milton Theatre
- Saturday, September 12
Lee Brice
- Freeman Arts Pavilion
- Saturday, September 12
West Side Creative Market
- Developing Artist Collaboration
- September 12–26
The Funsters: Benefit Dance Party
- Milton Theatre
- Sunday, September 13
Ballet Brews BBQ & Blues
- Loblolly Acres
- Sunday, September 13
2026 Wilmington Hispanic Parade
- Sunday, September 13
Cape Music Faculty Showcase
- Lewes Public Library
- Monday, September 14
Delaware Shakespeare Community Tour | The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]
- Lewes Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Shakespeare
- Wednesday, September 16
Living History: Frida Kahlo
- Kent County Public Library
- Wednesday, September 16
WXPN Welcomes Beth Orton
- The Grand Opera House
- Wednesday, September 16
Dogfish Head Locals No Meter Meet-Up
- Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats
- Wednesday, September 16
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Delaware Theatre Company
- September 16 – October 4
Molly Tuttle
- The Grand Opera House
- Friday, September 18
Parker Garrett's Adverse Events Book Launch and Drag Bingo with Mrs. Kasha Davis
- CAMP Rehoboth
- Friday, September 18