A school orchestra performing in an auditorium

In the culmination of the Chesterfield County Public Schools Arts Fest this March, the community is invited to the free Secondary Fine and Performing Arts Showcase at Thomas Dale High the weekend of March 22-23.

Visual artists from every middle school and high school within Chesterfield County Public Schools will display their work, and performing arts students will present dance, musical and theatrical performances. Here is the full schedule of performances:

Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the large auditorium at Thomas Dale High

  • All-county middle school bands

    • Sixth grade: 9 a.m.

    • Seventh and eighth grade: 9:35 a.m.


  • All-county jazz bands

    • Duke Ellington ensemble: 10:30-11 a.m. 

    • Count Basie ensemble: 11:30 a.m.-noon  


  • All-county guitar ensemble: 1-1:45 p.m. 


  • Fiddle fest: 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 23, noon-4 p.m. at Thomas Dale High

  • Specialty Center for the Arts dance: noon-12:30 p.m. (large auditorium)


  • Thomas Dale High jazz band and Specialty Center for the Arts vocalists: 1-1:45 p.m. (small auditorium)


  • Thomas Dale High presents “Into the Woods”: 3-6 p.m. (large auditorium)

Don’t miss it: Elementary school art is being displayed around the county through April 4. Learn more about Arts Fest 2025.