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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!
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (again)
- Kent County Public Library
- Through September 27
An Evening with Julia Alvarez & Krystal Quiles | In the Time of the Butterflies
- Lewes Public Library
- Wednesday, September 9
Get Lit with Delaware Writers
- Dramatists Guild of America: DG Footlights
- Thursday, September 10
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
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
The Laramie Project
- Possum Point Players Theatre
- Presented by Possum Point Players, Inc.
- September 11–20
A Few Good Men
- The Everett Theatre
- September 11–20
Run For Your Wife
- Kent County Theatre Guild
- September 11–26
Lee Brice
- Freeman Arts Pavilion
- Saturday, September 12
Bermuda Search Party at Brewings & Eats
- Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats
- Saturday, September 12
DIVAS CABARET
- Milton Theatre
- 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
JINGO: The Heart & Soul of Santana
- Milton Theatre
- Saturday, September 12
Hispanic Heritage 50th Anniversary Celebration Kick-off
- Delaware Art Museum
- Saturday, September 12
Maker's Market at the Mansion
- Governor Ross Mansion and Plantation
- Saturday, September 12
Chapel Street Concert Series: Tony Cimorosi Jazz Trio
- Chapel Street Players
- Presented by Newark Free Library
- Saturday, September 12
West Side Creative Market
- Developing Artist Collaboration
- September 12–26
The Funsters: Benefit Dance Party
- Milton Theatre
- Sunday, September 13
2026 Wilmington Hispanic Parade
- Sunday, September 13
Ballet Brews BBQ & Blues
- Loblolly Acres
- Sunday, September 13
Cape Music Faculty Showcase
- Lewes Public Library
- Monday, September 14
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
Living History: Frida Kahlo
- Kent County Public Library
- Wednesday, September 16
Delaware Shakespeare Community Tour | The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]
- Lewes Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Shakespeare
- Wednesday, September 16
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Delaware Theatre Company
- September 16 – October 4
Drag Queens of Comedy: Hosted by Magnolia Applebottom
- Milton Theatre
- Friday, September 18
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
Zach Bryan With Heaven on Tour
- Dover Motor Speedway
- September 18–19
Ballet in Bloom: First State Ballet Theatre at Winterthur
- Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
- Presented by First State Ballet Theatre
- Saturday, September 19
Yellow Brick Road
- Smyrna Opera House
- Saturday, September 19
Soul of the City Festival
- Christina Cultural Arts Center, Inc.
- Saturday, September 19
Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill
- Newlin Grist Mill
- Saturday, September 19
Ziggy Marley
- Freeman Arts Pavilion
- Saturday, September 19
Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer
- The Grand Opera House
- Saturday, September 19
Shakespeare in the Gardens
- Mt. Cuba Center
- Presented by Delaware Shakespeare
- Saturday, September 19
The Met: Live in HD 2026-2027 Seasons
- Cinema Art Theater
- Presented by Rehoboth Beach Film Society
- September 19, 2026 – May 9, 2027
Hispanic Heritage Festival
- Bellevue State Park
- Sunday, September 20
.Piano Men: Generations Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel
- Seaford Senior High School
- Presented by Seaford Community Concert Association
- Tuesday, September 22
OperaDelaware Pop-Up Opera returns to Dogfish Head Milton!
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
- Presented by OperaDelaware
- Tuesday, September 22
Autumn Garden Celebration at UD Botanic Gardens
- University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
- Tuesday, September 22
OperaDelaware Pop-Up at Dogfish Head's Milton Brewery
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
- Tuesday, September 22
Muttini Mixer at the Beach
- Humane Animal Partners Delaware
- Wednesday, September 23
DSU & Biggs Present: Capital Jazz Showcase
- Biggs Museum of American Art
- Thursday, September 24