Welcome to First Night Williamsburg

Face paintingFirst Night is a non-alcoholic fun event for singles, couples and families! More than 60 different acts, including singers, dancers, instrumentalists, magicians, storytellers, puppeteers, jugglers, clowns, ballet, bands, and more, all indoors on 41 stages in 24 of historic Williamsburg’s most beautiful buildings. Performances run mainly through 11:45 p.m. There’s something for everyone!

Stay for the countdown and midnight fireworks extravaganza best viewed from Zable Stadium.

For more information read our FAQs.

Performer and Event Evaluations

Let us know what you think!

Help us make First Night even better by downloading and filling out a Performer Evalution form and an General Event Evaluation form.

Fill out forms and email to info@firstnightwilliamsburg.org or mail to:
First Night of Williamsburg, Inc.
P.O. Box 1382
Williamsburg, VA 23187-1382

Want to Perfom Next Year?

Download and email in a First Night 2011 Call to Artists form.

NEWS

January 25, 2010:Top 5 Button Sales Locations Announced
December 31, 2009:First Night Williamsburg Welcomed 2010
December 22, 2009:To the Virginia Gazette editor
October 31, 2009: First Night Names 2010 Honorary Chairman
September 11, 2009: First Night Remembers 9-11
January 31, 2009: First Night Board of Directors

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Volunteer

Add a little jazz and sparkle to your New Year’s Eve by volunteering for the 17th annual First Night extravaganza! Learn more...

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Fill out and mail in a printable Volunteer form.