The cities and towns of Anne Arundel County are bursting with a vibrant arts and entertainment scene for all eclectic tastes. Throughout the region, you can experience live theater, art galleries, music concerts and festivals all year long. From listening to the harmonic sounds of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra to swashbuckling pageantry at Medieval Times, there’s no dearth of fun activities here to enthrall the kiddies as well as mom and dad. Find something that thrills you at one of the venues below.
Annapolis Gallery Association - Art Walk
Twenty galleries in downtown Annapolis present art in a wide variety of subject matters and styles. Artists demonstrate their skills while you watch over their shoulder.
Annapolis Opera, Inc.
19th Anniversary Vocal Competition Finals, February 3; Pasta, Puccini, Buon Anniversario! April 11 & 13; Carmen, March 7& 9; Children's Opera - Hansel & Gretel, April 26.
Annapolis Pottery
A real working pottery in the heart of the Historic District with the largest variety of superb pottery at the best prices. Shipping available. Come for shopping or just to watch the potters at play.
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, Inc.
200-seat, outdoor community theatre presenting Broadway musicals under the stars Thurs. - Sun. evenings from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Call for information and reservations. Handicap accessable.
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
The newest tour option in historic Annapolis. Explore the city's delightfully narrow streets and genuine colonial architecture on easy and fun to ride Segways. Call for reservations for 1 and 2 hour tours.
Anne Arundel Scottish Festival, Inc.
The Scottish Festival and Highland Games held at the Crownsville Fairgrounds will foster friendship and enhance the knowledge and appreciation for the history, customs, and traditions of Scotland.
ARTFX
Celebrating the regions best artists. Have fun exploring our handcrafted pottery, jewelry, glass, candles, sculpture, woodturning, photography and paintings. Now featuring the areas only gem cutting and custom jewerly studio.
Ballet Theatre of Maryland
Professional dance company offering ballet performances, lectures, demonstrations, and dance instruction. Most performances are held at Maryland Hall.
Bay Theatre Company
A non-profit, professional theatre located within walking distance of downtown Annapolis. The intimate, off-Broadway style house offers a three-play season, acting workshops and classes, benefit performances and staged readings.
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Colonial Players, Inc.
Exciting, live theater year round. Comdies, dramas, and musicals, performed in an intimate 180 seat theater-in-the-round. Located in the heart of historic Annapolis.
Events For Children
Events for Children in Annapolis: we list all of the area entertainment and events for kids! Playgrounds, parks, libraries, bookstores, special events, gyms and play places. Please visit our events calendar to learn more!
Kunta Kinte Celebrations
African-American ethnic festival featuring exciting performances for two days. Unusual displays of arts, crafts and exhibits. Festivities include a children's tent and delicious ethnic cuisine. Admission.
Live Arts Maryland
One of the area's largest arts organizations, the 170-member Chorale performs seven concerts each season (Sep-Apr) with full orchestra. Classical, Broadway, and Pops programs. Also includes Chamber Chorus Orchestra & Annapolis Youth chorus.
Maryland Federation of Art
The Maryland Federation of Art maintains Circle Gallery, Maryland's oldest artistic-run art gallery, featuring the work of local and national artists in all media. Exhibitions change monthly.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Annapolis Chorale, Annapolis Opera, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the Ballet Theatre of Maryland. Classes in the performing and visual arts, beginner to advanced. AIR and Chaney galleries exhibit local and regional art.
Maryland Renaissance Festivals, Inc.
A twenty-two acre English village with more than 200 performers, ten stages, 5,000 seat jousting arena, 148 craft shops and 48 food/beverage facilities. Maryland's premier outdoor event.
Maryland Seafood Festival
Taste Chesapeake Bay seafood delicacies, enjoy continuous entertainment all weekend. Beach activities for kids of all ages. Annual crab soup cook-off on Saturday. Located at Sandy State Park. Admission. Held the weekend after Labor Day.
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
An exciting adventure back to the Middle Ages set inside an 11th century-style castle. Feast on a four-course meal while watching spectacular pageantry, exquisite horsemanship and an authentic medieval jousting tournament. An unforgettable evening for the entire family.
Mitchell Art Gallery/St. John's College
Museum quality exhibitions that change regularly. Gallery talks and tours, children's programs. Open Tuesday thru Sunday, noon-5 pm. Friday, 7-8 pm. Closed Mondays. Free.
Rams Head on Stage
One of the country's top 25 music venus, this beautiful, smoke-free, seated nightclub offers an amazing array of national talent. Light fare and full beverage service available before and during performances. Call for tickets and reservations.
Toby's The Dinner Theatre of Columbia and Baltimore
Broadway is not just in New York - it's on stage at Toby's. A professional dinner theatre convenient to Baltimore and Annapolis; Broadway musicals; live orchestra; seven entrée buffet