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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!
Eagle and Empire: Music of Colonial Mexico
- Westminster Presbyterian Church
- Presented by Piffaro, The Renaissance Band
- Sunday, May 10
Wilmington Handbell Ensemble presents "An American Tapestry"
- St. Paul's United Methodist Church
- Presented by Wilmington Handbell Ensemble
- Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day Celebration
- Mt. Cuba Center
- Sunday, May 10
UD Composers Showcase II
- University of Delaware, Gore Recital Hall in the Roselle Center for the Arts
- Presented by University of Delaware School of Music
- Sunday, May 10
UD Composers Showcase I
- University of Delaware, Gore Recital Hall in the Roselle Center for the Arts
- Presented by University of Delaware School of Music
- Sunday, May 10
OperaDelaware presents Andrea Chénier
- The Grand Opera House
- May 10–15
Women's+ FEST Expo
- Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
- Presented by CAMP Rehoboth
- Monday, May 11
Collegium Musicum
- University of Delaware, Gore Recital Hall in the Roselle Center for the Arts
- Presented by University of Delaware School of Music
- Monday, May 11
John David Smith, Horn, Faculty Artist
- University of Delaware, Gore Recital Hall in the Roselle Center for the Arts
- Presented by University of Delaware School of Music
- Tuesday, May 12
Art in the A.M. | A Performance of Songs, Stories & Visual Art
- Lewes Public Library
- Presented by Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild
- Wednesday, May 13
New Music Delaware: Smith Opera and Capstone Projects
- University of Delaware, Puglisi Orchestra Hall at Roselle Center for the Arts
- Presented by University of Delaware School of Music
- Wednesday, May 13
AP Art Exhibition Opening Reception
- Biggs Museum of American Art
- Thursday, May 14
The Little Mermaid: An Art Works for All Culminating Performance
- The Schwartz Center for the Arts
- Presented by Art Works for All
- Thursday, May 14
Cape Student Jazz Fest at the Lewes Public Library
- Lewes Public Library
- Friday, May 15
The Bradywiners Chorale
- Smyrna Opera House
- Friday, May 15
Newark Garden Tour
- Newark Arts Alliance
- Saturday, May 16
6th Annual Rehoboth Beach Arts Festival
- Rehoboth Art League
- Saturday, May 16
Country Live
- Smyrna Opera House
- Saturday, May 16
Field & Fête: Celebrating 75 Years
- Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
- Saturday, May 16
Bellefonte Arts Festival
- Bellefonte Arts
- Saturday, May 16
Biggs Art & Sound
- Biggs Museum of American Art
- Saturday, May 16
NSO Symphony Concert Shostakovich and Youth Concerto Competition Winner
- The Independence School - Auditorium
- Presented by Newark Symphony Orchestra
- Sunday, May 17
Spring Sonnet Strolls
- Friends of Fort DuPont
- Presented by Delaware Shakespeare
- Sunday, May 17
Melody Trucks & The Fitzkee Brothers featuring Joe Marcinek & Will Bart
- The Listening Booth
- Sunday, May 17
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN: A Tribute Performed By Gary Mullen & The Works
- The Grand Opera House
- Sunday, May 17
14th Annual Wilmington Classical Guitar Society Members Concert
- Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
- Presented by Wilmington Classical Guitar
- Sunday, May 17
UD Community School Showcase
- University of Delaware, Bayard Sharp Hall
- Presented by University of Delaware School of Music
- Sunday, May 17
Port Penn Interpretive Center Re-Opening and Waterman Statue Dedication
- Port Penn Interpretive Center
- Presented by Port Penn Historical Society
- Sunday, May 17
Stages of Discovery Presents Explorer Concert with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra
- The Grand Opera House
- Tuesday, May 19
Copeland String Quartet
- Chapel Street Players
- Presented by Newark Free Library
- Wednesday, May 20
Sculpture Garden Happy Hour Kickoff & Member Appreciation Night featuring Best Kept Soul
- Delaware Art Museum
- Thursday, May 21
Fort Folk Fest Featuring Tal Naccarato
- Friends of Fort DuPont
- Friday, May 22
BStreet Band
- Smyrna Opera House
- Saturday, May 23
Wilmington Branch Student Recitals
- The Music School of Delaware
- Saturday, May 23
Improv Workshop: Intro to Improv with Sam Farrand
- The Delaware Contemporary
- Presented by City Theater Company
- Saturday, May 23
Golden Hour
- Mt. Cuba Center
- May 23 – June 20
Garden Share Guest Days
- Mt. Cuba Center
- Sunday, May 24
Michael Christopher & Coastal Country
- Kent County Parks and Recreation
- Presented by Kent County Levy Court
- Wednesday, May 27
Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour
- The Grand Opera House
- Wednesday, May 27
Mary Poppins The Musical
- Possum Point Players Theatre
- Presented by Possum Point Players, Inc.
- May 29 – June 7
SUZUKI ACADEMY GRADUATION
- The Music School of Delaware
- Saturday, May 30
The Reverend Bob Levy
- The Grand Opera House
- Saturday, May 30
The Ladybug Music Festival
- The Queen
- Saturday, May 30
Four Sticks
- Smyrna Opera House
- Saturday, May 30
The Rock Orchestra performs JIMMY BUFFETT (including a full performance of 'Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes')
- The Grand Opera House
- Saturday, May 30
THE CANINE STARS STUNT DOG SHOW
- The Grand Opera House
- Sunday, May 31
Spring Author Fair
- Rockwood Park & Museum
- Sunday, May 31
Darren Criss
- The Playhouse on Rodney Square
- Presented by The Grand Opera House
- Sunday, May 31
Raising Cain
- Big Oak County Park
- Presented by Kent County Levy Court
- Wednesday, June 3
DDOA Award Winners Opening Reception and Ceremony
- Biggs Museum of American Art
- Thursday, June 4