RVA East End Festival headliners, performances announced

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – The RVA East End Festival returns this September at Chimborazo Park.

The RVA East End Festival celebrates the immense talent of musicians who began their careers in Richmond and are now well known to regional, national and international audiences.

Headliners set to perform at the festival include:

  • Lenny Holmes – Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer, producer, entertainer
  • James “Saxsmo” Gates – 4-time Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist
  • The Dap Mallory Band – Popular and versatile cover band
  • Corey El – Singer, songwriter, music producer
  • Richmond Symphony

Here’s the full program for the 2025 RVA East End Festival:

  • 12 p.m. to 12:20 p.m. – Opening Ceremony with Richmond Police Community Band; National Anthem sung by Destin Scott, 8th-grade student at Franklin Military Academy
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. – Students from Richmond Public Schools – East End
  • 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Lenny Holmes
  • 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. – James “Saxsmo” Gates
  • 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Keep It Movin’ Line Dance Crew
  • 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – The Dap Mallory Band
  • 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.festival day – Corey El
  • 6 p.m. 6:45 p.m. – Richmond Symphony

In addition to an afternoon of spectacular music, the Festival will feature an array of food vendors, several exhibit booths, a kids’ play area, and more!…

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