2026 Alexandria Birthday Celebration Concert

The 2026 Alexandria Birthday Celebration Concert, presented by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra at Oronoco Bay Park, is a free community event on July 11, 2026, as part of the city's 277th birthday celebration. The concert features Guest Conductor Victoria Gau leading the ASO in a program that includes the Armed Forces Medley, opera and Broadway selections with guest vocalist Danielle Talamantes, and patriotic favorites. The evening culminates with Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture accompanied by live cannons and a fireworks display.

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, with the park opening at 5:00 p.m., live opening entertainment at 6:00 p.m., the city presentation with cupcakes at 7:30 p.m., the ASO concert at 8:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Showtimes: The concert begins at 8:30 p.m. and the fireworks finale occurs at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets: Free admission, no ticket required; the event is open to the public.

Lineup: Guest Conductor Victoria Gau; Guest Vocalist Danielle Talamantes; the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra.

Run time: The ASO concert runs approximately one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed immediately by the fireworks display.

Ages: All ages are welcome.

Venue: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA. The park opens to the public at 5:00 p.m.

Note: Food and drink vendors are available from 5:00 p.m. onward. At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Alyia Gaskins presides over a city presentation and distribution of cupcakes. The concert program includes a grand finale of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with live cannons and fireworks.