Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg – Yes, there is a night life in CW
Add a Little Drama to Your Nightlife! There is a night life in Colonial Williamsburg with their Evening Programs! The fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Evening entertainment includes signature favorites and new enchanting experiences. Get tickets to take a spooky ghost tour or enjoy all of the fun without the fright on Haunted Williamsburg or Ghost Walk Junior, the official ghost tours of Colonial Williamsburg. Plus, enjoy other seasonal storytelling and staged experiences! Remember the programs below would go great with a meal at Chownings Tavern or an evening of drinks on the Social Terrace!
For the full list of programming you can visit Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg or keep scrolling!
To Hang a Pirate
Wednesday & Saturday Nights at 7:30 PM & 9 PM Capitol General Court (See full Spring Summer Schedule here.)
In late 1718, a Royal Navy expedition, dispatched from Virginia, killed Blackbeard the pirate off the coast of North Carolina. Also at that same time, 15 members of his crew were captured and brought to the Public Gaol in Williamsburg. They were tried for piracy at the Capitol by Virginia Governor Alexander Spotswood in early 1719. Join in this recreation of the actual trial of Israel Hands, a member of Blackbeard’s crew. Hear the evidence and make a judgment! How would you sentence a pirate? Due to the subject matter, this program is not recommended for young children. Tickets can be purchased online – learn more
Revolutionary Points of View
7 PM & 8:30 Shows Tuesday Evening thru Oct 24, 2022 (See full schedule and ticket info here)
It’s the eve of the American Revolution, and there are just as many opinions about war and independence as we hear about politics and religion today. Step back in time and encounter points of view that run the gamut. Then, engage in the most crucial debate in our nation’s history–you will decide whether we remain British or become Americans? Live Theatre at the Capitol Hall of Burgesses. More info
Palace Concert
Tues in May 2022 at 7pm
See Full Schedule and get tickets here
The regal Palace of the royal governor comes to life as Colonial Williamsburg’s early music ensemble, the Governor’s Musick, offers an elegant evening of chamber music showcasing 17th- and 18th-century music for harpsichord, voice, flute, and strings. The concert repertoire is custom-crafted for each series and varies throughout the year. The program includes music known in Virginia as well as music from Europe. Not appropriate for children ages six and under. Full Schedule and get tickets here
Lighting of the Cressets.
Evenings are July 1 – 4, 2022 from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Head down to the historic Duke of Gloucester Street (DoG St) for the Lighting of the Cressets. Enjoy the evening as they bring our 18th-century streets to life at night with strolling musicians. Stop and have a drink in a tavern or shop and dine at one of the Colonial Williamsburg shops or restaurants.
Or just go out in the evening air and enjoy the most enchanting of streets in America. Evenings are July 1 – 4, 2022 from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. See the schedule here or check our daily calendar.
Haunted Williamsburg
Nightly at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm. (See Full Summer & Spring Schedule here)
Haunted Williamsburg runs nightly . It is the official ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg.
From authentic 18th-century colonial ghost stories to creepy modern-day encounters,
Love a good scare or to hear a spooky story? How about a walking through Colonial Williamsburg at night with a ghost teller relaying authentic ghost stories from the 1700s? And maybe they will mention a few creepy recent encounters too. Sound fun? It is!! And Haunted Williamsburg is the only tour with exclusive access to historic outdoor spaces, featuring costumed storytellers who share their unnerving tales. The event is a one-hour candlelit walking ghost tour takes you strolling through town, into gardens, and beyond the barriers to our most haunted sites.
That means you will have exclusive access to historic outdoor spaces, with costumed storytellers sharing their unnerving tales. The total event runs an hour and begins at the Play House Stage on Palace Green. Get your tickets online!
Cry Witch!
Monday & Friday Evenings April – Oct 24, 2022 (visit here to see any changes to the schedule)
Capitol General Court
You decide! Is Grace Sherwood a witch? Question witnesses. Weigh evidence. Finally, cast your vote for the guilt or innocence of “the Virginia Witch.” Not appropriate for young children due to subject matter and intense emotion. Get your tickets!
Official Ghost Walk
Thurs, Fri, Sat nights at 5:30 pm and 6:45 pm during April & May 2022 Visit here for full Spring and Summer Schedule 2022
Junior Everyone loves a haunted tale! Bring the entire family for all of the phantom fun with none of the nightmares. Enjoy this 45-minute ghost tour of traditional spooky stories with a Colonial Williamsburg flavor.
Discounts on evening programs are available to all Annual, Good Neighbor, and Collegiate Pass holders. To receive that discount, passholders must purchase tickets in person at any Colonial Williamsburg ticketing location, or by calling (888) 965-7254.
For more events in Colonial Williamsburg visit our Colonial Williamsburg Events Page, our Daily Calendar or Colonial Williamsburg website.
