Music Venues includes music halls, concert halls, live music bars, jazz clubs, blues bars, ballrooms, bandstands, bandshells and other performance spaces.
Roanoke, VA
Based in Downtown Roanoke, VA, 5 Points Music Sanctuary is a non-profit focusing on music therapy, hearing loss advocacy, and accessibility initiatives. The venue has a standing capacity of 250 with a suggested seated capacity for 150 for concerts, weddings, fundraisers, receptions, birthday parties, and more. A former church, the venue features a full bar and some of the best acoustics in Southwest Virginia. ...
Richmond, VA
Originally opened in 1927 as a Shriner auditorium at the southwest corner of Monroe Park in Richmond, VA, the Altria Theater is the largest venue of the Dominion Energy Center performing arts complex. In addition to its iconic auditorium, the venue includes the 1400-capacity Grand Ballroom as well as various lobbies, lounges, and parlors. ...
Portsmouth, VA
Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion is Hampton Roads’ premier concert venue located on the banks of the Elizabeth River in downtown Portsmouth, VA. The outdoor amphitheater and covered pavilion has a capacity of 6,500 people and provides one of the best live entertainment experiences in the area. The venue produces and presents a broad spectrum of concerts and events. ...
Glen Allen, VA
Atlas 42 is an indoor/outdoor venue in Richmond, VA, with patios, courtyard, terrace and two main 220+ event spaces: The Northern Hemisphere and The Southern Hemisphere. The Northern Hemisphere has a built in stage, Bose surround sound, five HD TVs, a covered side patio, and garage doors that lead to a large outdoor terrace with lounge furniture. Enjoy great live music from local bands each month at Atlas 42 Live with delicious food, tasty drinks, and a building full of games. ...
Winchester, VA
Located in Winchester, VA, Backseat Events is the largest indoor live music venue in the Tri-State area. The venue presents national and local acts in a versatile space with an epic sound system, mezzanine, bar and more. ...
Winchester, VA
Bright Box Theater is a performance and event venue located in the heart of Winchester, VA, on the Pedestrian Mall. Opened in 2013, Bright Box features state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and projection equipment and hosts shows of all kinds: bluegrass, rock, blues, jam, and folk, punk, reggae, jazz, comedy, drag shows, murder mysteries, burlesque and private events. The main theater can hold up to 280 guests. Upstairs, the Out of the Box room can fit approximately 150. ...
Virginia Beach, VA
Elevation 27 is a locally owned and operated music venue in Virginia Beach, VA, bringing national touring artists to its world-class soundstage. With a floating stage before a spacious open floor, the best sound system in Virginia, theatrical curtains, and an acoustically enhanced interior, Elevation 27 is among the few venues nationwide that ensure sonic perfection for both artists and audiences. ...
Richmond, VA
Ember Music Hall is a live music venue in downtown Richmond, VA. Designed with cutting-edge lighting and sound technology, Ember offers an unparalleled music experience. The venue boasts a dynamic stage, over 100 LED screens, top-of-the-line sound system, a convenient box office, two bars and comprehensive dining options. Ember’s main area is standing room with elevated VIP sections. ...
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Virginia Beach, VA
FFX presents unique live and interactive theatrical shows and family-friendly live game shows at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. ...
Richmond, VA
The Greater Richmond Convention Center is the largest exhibition and meeting facility in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The multi-purpose complex houses a 12,186-capacity Exhibit Hall, a 2,750-capacity Grand Ballroom, and a 258-seat Lecture Hall. ...
Rocky Mount, VA
Harvester Performance Center is Southwest Virginia’s premier mid-sized concert venue located in Rocky Mount, VA. The 700-capacity main room has a wide stage with great sightlines and state-of-the-art audio, lighting, and video systems. The lower level of the Harvester, The Landing Pad, has another music room with a 350-person capacity depending on the genre. ...
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Chesterfield, VA
Located in Chesterfield County, about 20 miles from Richmond, Pocahontas State Park offers boating, picnicking, camping, cabins, 90-plus miles of trails, and nature and history programs. First built by the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1938 and rebuilt in 1997, the park’s 2,000-seat Heritage Amphitheater hosts the seasonal Pocahontas Premieres concert series featuring everything from oldies and Motown to classic rock and current country. The amphitheater has bench seating for up to 350, and additional spectators take seats on a gentle, grassy slope. ...
Lexington, VA
Located just minutes from historic downtown Lexington, VA, Lime Kiln Theater was established as a non-profit arts organization in 1984. The natural, outdoor amphitheater is located on the 12-acre site of a 19th-century lime kiln and quarry. Lime Kiln currently hosts a popular summer concert series, as well as plays, private events, and community festivals. ...
Virginia Beach, VA
Lunasea Key West Café is the largest, most multi-faceted bar and restaurant at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. The two-story indoor/outdoor venue includes a beach volleyball court and upstairs nightclub. ...
Farmville, VA
North Street Press Club is a restaurant and full-service bar serving up a fun, casual environment in downtown Farmville, VA. Enjoy live bands and DJs Thursday through Saturday. ...
Hampton, VA
Located in the Power Plant of Hampton Roads, PBR Hampton is a cowboy bar featuring live country and southern rock. Each location of PBR features its own unique high-quality design, but with shared attractions including a stage for live music, a large dance floor, a soft seating lounge area, a relaxed outdoor patio, multiple bars and a mechanical bull. ...
Virginia Beach, VA
Peabody’s is a high energy nightclub featuring the area’s hottest DJs, best sound and state-of-the-art lighting. Located at the Oceanfront in Virginia Beach. ...
Norfolk, VA
Originally built in 1926, the Jeanne and George Roper Performing Arts Center is a former movie palace restored and managed by Tidewater Community College in downtown Norfolk, VA. The Roper Center presents concerts, comedy, theater and more its historic theater. The state-of-the-art performance venue seats up to 900 guests and features stained-glass chandeliers and hand-painted architectural detail resembling a Spanish courtyard. ...
Virginia Beach, VA
Scandals Live is a family owned and operated, premier live music venue serving Coastal Virginia since 1985. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Scandals hosts local and national acts as well as karaoke, open mic nights, trivia nights and other events. Stop in for delicious home-cooked style food, great entertainment, and a positive environment. ...
Hampton, VA
Opened in 2000, The American Theatre is an intimate venue in Hampton, VA, presenting an array of music, dance, theater, and multicultural performances. The facility has a fully equipped, 388-seat auditorium with a top-of-the-line technical package, a lecture hall, dance studio, dressing rooms, and a lobby featuring a baby grand piano. The American Theatre is the ideal choice for performances, screenings, receptions, classes, workshops and events. ...
Hopewell, VA
Built in 1928, The Beacon Theatre Hopewell is a historic theater building, conference center, and state-of-the-art concert venue in Hopewell, VA. The Beacon presents the best in music and entertainment in central Virginia. ...
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Alexandria, VA
Established in 1966, The Birchmere is a concert hall in Alexandria, VA, that features rock, blues, bluegrass, country, folk, jazz, and comedic performers. The Birchmere is committed to the presentation of the highest quality music in a comfortable and intimate atmosphere. The main room seats 500 and provides dinner service. ...
Richmond, VA
The Broadberry opened its doors in 2014 and is steadily bringing great music to Richmond with bands touring locally, nationally, and internationally. The Broadberry hosts a variety of music and levels of entertainment. The venue also acts as the main headquarters to The Broadberry Ent. Group. ...
Virginia Beach, VA
Located at the heart of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, The Bunker Brewpub is a full-service restaurant, brewery, and live music venue. The Bunker was created by Young Veterans Brewing Company. The intimate venue hosts a wide variety of music: from blues and big band to rock and everything in between, including nationally recognized talent. Additional entertainment includes trivia and paint nights. ...
Waynesboro, VA
The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co. is a music venue located in what was once a historic brass foundry at the Virginia Metalcrafters Marketplace and Historic District in Waynesboro, VA. The 800-capacity music hall has a wide-open, warehouse feel and features a full service bar offering a selection of Basic City Beer, spirits, wine, cider and non-alcoholic beverages. The main entrance to The Foundry can be accessed from the back parking lot. ...
Woodford, VA
The Groove Music Hall is part of the Dominion Raceway & Entertainment Complex located in Woodford, VA. This mid-sized music hall offers a wide variety of live performances including comedy, plays, and music of all genres. The venue is located on the first floor of the main building at Dominion Raceway. The main room seats up to 500 people and can hold up to 600 for a stand-up show. The 118 Bar & Grill, a full-service restaurant and bar, is located on the second floor. ...
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Charlottesville, VA
The Jefferson Theater is a concert venue located on the historic downtown Mall in Charlottesville, VA. The theater’s acoustics make The Jefferson an excellent environment to experience live music. Established in 1912 as a live performance theater, and renovated in 2009, the proscenium theater features two full‐service bars on separate floors, a balcony, state‐of‐the-art sound and lighting systems and acoustic treatment. A bar is located within the theater on the upper auditorium level, and another bar in the basement off the lower level. ...
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Richmond, VA
The National Richmond has a state-of-the-art V-DOSC sound system, a stage with unlimited clearance for hanging sound and lights systems, several video screens and monitors located throughout, wooden floors, brick walls, and seven full bars. ...
Norfolk, VA
The NorVa in Downtown Norfolk, VA, is a performance venue for national indie bands featuring a main dance floor, wrap-around balcony and VIP lounge, as well as state-of-the-art sound, stage, and lighting. ...
Charlottesville, VA
The Paramount Theater Charlottesville is a vibrant and versatile venue for performing arts and community events located on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. The theater is a 1930s movie palace that has been renovated into a traditional proscenium theater with seating in a lower and balcony level as well as a seated orchestra pit. The auditorium has retained its delicate detailing, painted tapestries, and brass chandeliers. ...
Charlottesville, VA
Located on Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall, The Southern Café & Music Hall opened in 2009. The basement level Music Hall offers world class sound and professional lighting with a capacity of 300+ while playing host to local, regional, and national touring acts of all genres.The main bar, and restaurant-style seating can be found within The Southern Café. The café serves traditional Southern-inspired fare for lunch and dinner five days a week. The kitchen is always open during shows. ...
Roanoke, VA
The Spot on Kirk is an intimate music venue and gathering place on Kirk Avenue in Downtown Roanoke that runs as a nonprofit organization. The 125-capacity venue includes a stage and a projector with a screen. A variety of local and national musicians perform at The Spot: folk, blues, Americana, singer-songwriter, hip-hop, R&B, and even Zydeco. Blue Ridge Catering provides a cash bar with beer, wine, sodas, and water. ...
Falls Church, VA
The State Theatre DC is the metro area’s best live music club and event rental venue, located in Falls Church, VA. The 1930’s Art Deco theater was converted to a live music venue with state-of-the-art sound and light systems, four bars, and a full service in-house restaurant. The State Theatre is general admission. Your ticket gets you access to standing areas on the main level, a seat in the balcony, or at any unreserved, open tables in the dining area. ...
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Charlottesville, VA
Located on the east end of Charlottesville’s historic Downtown Mall since 2005, Ting Pavilion is the city’s premier outdoor venue for live performances. It features premium seating, a spacious lawn, a professional stage house, state-of-the-art sound systems, great acoustics and sight-lines, and comfortable seating.The seasonal Fridays After Five concert series is a free community event featuring local and regional bands performing a wide range of musical styles, from rock and blues to salsa and reggae. ...
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Virginia Beach, VA
Located in the Town Center area of Virginia Beach, VA, Zeiders American Dream Theater (The Z) is a professional, nonprofit theater presenting unique artistic experiences from emerging artists. The facility features two performance spaces. The 299-seat Main Stage Theater has a thrust stage and fixed seats in three-sided stadium seating. The 145-capacity Studio Theater is a flexible black box space that can be configured for performances, smaller meetings, rehearsals or classes. ...
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