Ticketing Policy
Do you have questions about how ticketing works for events at Downing-Gross? Our frequently asked questions are available in our full ticketing policy.
Missing Something?
Looking for an event that isn’t listed on our website? It may be a rental or private event. For questions, please give us a call or email us.
2024 Schedule
25 Mics
2nd Tuesday of Every Month @ 7:00 PM
Join host Quinton 'Q5' Jennings-Sherman in the Newport News Community Gallery at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center for an evening of creativity, community, and conversation. This is a free family-friendly open mic event. Capacity is still limited and masks/facial coverings are strongly encouraged.
April 26 & 27
The 26th Annual Ella Fitzgerald
Music Festival
26th - René Marie & Experiment In Truth
27th - Lisa Fischer with Taylor Eigsti
We celebrate the legacy of Newport News icon Ella Fitzgerald with 2 incredible nights of soul-stirring music!
May 10th
The String Queens
Join us this Mother's Day for a concert like no other featuring The String Queens.
Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.
Event & Program Calendar
