RUFUS WAINWRIGHT with Hohnen Ford

Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright brings his celebrated artistry to the Birchmere for a single evening, with support from Hohnen Ford. Described by the New York Times as possessing “genuine originality,” Wainwright has built a decades-spanning career as a vocalist, songwriter, and composer. The New York-born, Montreal-raised artist has released ten studio albums, three DVDs, and three live albums, including the GRAMMY-nominated *Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall*. His 2020 GRAMMY-nominated album *Unfollow the Rules* showcased his artistic maturity, while his 2023 GRAMMY-nominated *Folkocracy* featured reinvented folk duets with guests such as Chaka Khan, Brandi Carlile, John Legend, and Anohni. Beyond recordings, Wainwright has written two operas, composed for film and television, and collaborated with an extensive array of artists including Elton John, Burt Bacharach, Miley Cyrus, David Byrne, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon. In 2024, his first musical *Opening Night* premiered in London’s West End, and his *Dream Requiem* premiered with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, later recorded and released on Warner Classics in early 2025; the US premiere at Walt Disney Concert Hall featured Jane Fonda as narrator. Opening the evening is Hohnen Ford, an artist whose own work complements the evening’s musical experience.

When: Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 7:30 pm.

Showtimes: The event begins at 7:30 pm; no additional showtimes are listed.

Tickets: $69.50 general admission ($88.15 through Ticketmaster, or $76.50 when purchased at the Birchmere Box Office).

Lineup: Rufus Wainwright, with support from Hohnen Ford.

Run time: Not specified on the page.

Ages: Not specified; likely all ages unless otherwise noted by the venue.

Venue: The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. The box office is open any night of a show from 5–9 pm.

Note: For artist updates, visit rufuswainwright.com or hohnenford.os.fan. For venue inquiries, contact birchmere@birchmere.com or call (703) 549-7500.