In the middle of the Tom Tom Festival week, when ideas are flowing and the city is alive with music, art, and possibility, Thursday night becomes something special.
Welcome to The Tomorrow Gala — Tom Tom’s signature celebration bringing together the artists, speakers, patrons, community partners, and creative leaders who make the festival possible.
For one unforgettable evening, innovators, entrepreneurs, musicians, civic leaders, and cultural changemakers gather under one roof to celebrate the spirit of Tom Tom: creativity, curiosity, and the courage to imagine what’s next.
Hosted across the beautiful spaces of The Bradbury & Vault Virginia, the night unfolds with live music, DJs, performances, and vibrant conversations flowing between rooms. It’s where festival speakers meet local artists, where entrepreneurs connect with new collaborators, and where the community that powers Tom Tom comes together to celebrate.
Think of it as the festival’s living room — part celebration, part creative collision, and part late-night inspiration.
Come raise a glass with the people building tomorrow.
Food & Drinks
Guests will enjoy light snacks from Harvest Moon Catering and a cash bar, with drink tickets available for Tom Tom VIPs.
Program
The bands, performers, DJs, and artists of the Block Party, Pitch Nights, Porchella, and Dance Parties join forces to put on a multi-stage show. Including DJ Double U, Foreign Playerz, C. Burrows, Erynn McLeod, Boxed Lunch, DnD Dancers, Capoeira Resistencia Cville and a visual installation by Jeff Dobrow.
Tickets
The Tomorrow Gala is included in ALL ACCESS Badges and by invitation to Speakers, Artists, Performers, Community Partners, and Sponsors.
There are limited General Admission Tickets available. Prices start at $40.
A special thank you to our sponsors: The 14th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, Virginia Tourism, R.L. Beyer Custom Homes, Ludwig Kuttner, and The City of Charlottesville
