26th Anniversary First Night Alexandria

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First Night Alexandria

When: Dec. 31, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Where: 5001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 or virtual.

Admission: $75 per car for VIP admission; $60 per car for general admission; $20 for virtual link. Ticket sales begin in late November with limited in-person capacity. 

New this year, First Night Alexandria brings “A Night of Nostalgia" with a drive-in concert experience. Ready to get out of the house? Load up the car and celebrate the arrival of 2021 with a VIP drive-in concert experience. Sing-along, dance and enjoy a night filled with classic hits, local food truck favorites and exciting giveaways. Or, planning an intimate gathering in the comfort of your home? Let First Night Alexandria be the soundtrack for your party, featuring the same great music as the live event, streamed to you virtually. 

This annual festival of  music and performing arts is a capstone holiday event in Alexandria and offers great options for family and friends to celebrate together safely. The site for entertainment this year expands the focus to the West End of Alexandria, VA. Reflect on good times, enjoy great music and anticipate a new year filled with new possibilities. A portion of the proceeds support young musicians studying choral, band and orchestra in Alexandria, VA middle and high schools. Sponsorships available and donations welcome. This event is made possible by the continued generosity of multiple community partners.