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!
Jazz Series hosted by Raye Jones Avery
- Delaware Art Museum
- Through February 6, 2025
Sheila Browne, viola & Julie Nishimura, piano
- First & Central Presbyterian Church of Wilmington
- Presented by Market Street Music
- Thursday, October 17
Matthew Sweet
- the baby grand
- Presented by The Grand Opera House
- Thursday, October 17
CHRISTINE HAVRILLA & GYPSY FUZZ
- Milton Theatre
- Thursday, October 17
UD Symphonic Band
- University of Delaware, Puglisi Orchestra Hall at Roselle Center for the Arts
- Presented by University of Delaware, Department of Music
- Thursday, October 17
Candlelight Comedy Club
- The Candlelight Theatre
- October 17 – November 21
Hiroya Tsukamoto with Nate McCormick
- The Listening Booth
- Friday, October 18
Sassafras Brass Quintet, Graduate Ensemble-in-Residence
- University of Delaware, Bayard Sharp Hall
- Presented by University of Delaware, Department of Music
- Friday, October 18
Iva
- The Queen
- Friday, October 18
Delmarva folk Festival
- G & R Campground
- Presented by Delaware Friends of Folk
- October 18–19
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
- Griffin Theatre
- October 18–27
Nevermore! Edgar Allan Poe, The Final Mystery
- The Everett Theatre
- October 18–27
80's Dance Party
- the baby grand Studio One (3rd floor)
- Presented by The Grand Opera House
- October 18, 2024 – March 21, 2025
Dancing @ The Grand: '80s Dance Party
- The Grand Opera House
- October 18, 2024 – March 21, 2025
Pyxis Piano Trio
- First & Central Presbyterian Church of Wilmington
- Presented by Market Street Music
- Saturday, October 19
UD Lyric Theatre presents "Little Women: The Broadway Musical"
- University of Delaware, Puglisi Orchestra Hall at Roselle Center for the Arts
- Presented by University of Delaware, Department of Music
- Saturday, October 19
Sleep Under the Stars
- New Castle County
- Saturday, October 19
Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin
- Smyrna Opera House
- Saturday, October 19
The Winter's Tale - Gala Performance
- Delaware Shakespeare
- Saturday, October 19
Richie Kotzen
- the baby grand
- Presented by The Grand Opera House
- Saturday, October 19
A Dickens Halloween
- Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
- Saturday, October 19
Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin staring Ron Gartner
- Smyrna Opera House
- Saturday, October 19
Romeo & Juliet
- The Grand Opera House
- Presented by First State Ballet Theatre
- October 19–20
Heather Mae & Natalia Zukerman
- The Listening Booth
- Sunday, October 20
Guillaume Combet, violin; Lawrence Stomberg, cello, Faculty Artists; Ketty Nez, piano, Guest Artist
- University of Delaware, Gore Recital Hall in the Roselle Center for the Arts
- Presented by University of Delaware, Department of Music
- Sunday, October 20
Delaware County Symphony Presents New Frontiers Symphony Concert
- Neumann University, Meagher Theatre
- Presented by Delaware County Symphony
- Sunday, October 20
OH THE HORRORS! FILM TRAILER CHALLENGE
- Milton Theatre
- Sunday, October 20
Gerald Dickens Presents "Sikes and Nancy" and "Captain Murderer"
- Lewes Public Library
- Sunday, October 20
The Winter's Tale - Studio Performance
- OperaDelaware
- Presented by Delaware Shakespeare
- Sunday, October 20
Chuck Wicks Benefit Concert
- Smyrna Opera House
- Sunday, October 20
Kenneth Thompkins, trombone, Guest Artist
- University of Delaware, Gore Recital Hall in the Roselle Center for the Arts
- Presented by University of Delaware, Department of Music
- Monday, October 21
OH THE HORRORS! FILM TRAILER CHALLENGE
- Milton Theatre
- Monday, October 21
Every Brilliant Thing
- Delaware Theatre Company
- Wednesday, October 23
Isaac Cates and Ordained Concert at Bent But Not Broken
- Grace United Methodist Church
- Presented by Elevate Vocal Arts
- Wednesday, October 23
Huxley and Hiro's Local Author Fair
- The Queen
- Wednesday, October 23
Huxley & Hiro Presents: Delaware Author Fair
- The Queen
- Wednesday, October 23
Bent But Not Broken 3.0
- Grace United Methodist Church
- Presented by Elevate Vocal Arts
- October 23–26
DelArt Trip to the National Gallery
- Delaware Art Museum
- Thursday, October 24
Philadelphia Heritage Chorale Concert at Bent But Not Broken
- Grace United Methodist Church
- Presented by Elevate Vocal Arts
- Thursday, October 24
DelArt Nights: 5th Annual Dia De los Muertos: Walking Among the Ancestors
- Delaware Art Museum
- Thursday, October 24
SUPER TRANS AM: ANTHEMS OF THE 70’S
- Milton Theatre
- Thursday, October 24
Jason Lyle Black Presents "100 Hits of Stage & Screen"
- Seaford Senior High School
- Presented by Seaford Community Concert Association
- Thursday, October 24
Janet Witman, harp: Music for Autumn
- First & Central Presbyterian Church of Wilmington
- Presented by Market Street Music
- Thursday, October 24
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [abridged]
- Cab Calloway School of the Arts
- October 24–27
HOT TO GO! A Chappell Roan Dance Party
- The Queen
- Friday, October 25
KMFDM 40th Anniversary Tour
- The Queen
- Friday, October 25
Friends of the Brothers with Special Guest Jaimoe
- the baby grand
- Presented by The Grand Opera House
- Friday, October 25
AUTUMN JAZZ with the James Fernando Trio
- Trinity Episcopal Church
- Friday, October 25
Al Roker's Recipes to Live By
- Wilmington Public Library
- Friday, October 25
MAGNOLIA APPLEBOTTOM DRAG SHOW!
- Milton Theatre
- Friday, October 25