Venues includes music halls, theaters, ballrooms, auditoriums, bandstands, bandshells, concert halls, amphitheaters, civic centers, event centers 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.
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Richmond, VA
Originally opened in 1927 as a Shriner auditorium, the Altria Theater in Richmond, VA, at the southwest corner of Monroe Park, is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage’s performing arts complex. ...
Ashland, VA
Ashland Theatre is a historic theatre and performing arts venue located in Ashland, VA. Originally opened in 1948, and re-opened in 2018, the theater is now operated by the Ashland Theatre Foundation. Ashland Theatre presents exceptional film, concerts, and performing arts. ...
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 200+ event spaces: The Northern Hemisphere and The Southern Hemisphere. The Northern Hemisphere has a built in stage, Bose surround sound, 5 HD TVs, a covered side patio with Edison string lights, and garage doors that lead to a large outdoor terrace with lounge furniture. ...
Norfolk, VA
Located on Norfolk’s historic Church Street, the historic Attucks Theatre was known as the “Apollo of the South.” Originally opened in 1919, the theater was reopened in 2004 by a partnership between the City of Norfolk’s Department of Cultural Facilities and the Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, Inc. ...
Norfolk, VA
Chartway Arena at Ted Constant Convocation Center is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Operated by Spectra Venue Management since it opened in 2002, Chartway Arena is known as one of the premier mid-sized collegiate venues in the country. ...
Newport News, VA
Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts brings the world’s finest performing artists to Hampton Roads. As a university-based community performing arts center, CNU’s Ferguson Center for the Arts maintains a balance between the popular and the traditional, the big Broadway hit and its off-Broadway cousin, the new artist with the legendary. Ferguson Center for the Arts features the 1,700-seat Diamonstein Concert Hall, the 500-seat Peebles Theatre, and the 250-seat Studio Theater. The facility also includes art galleries, art studios, workshops and rehearsal spaces. ...
Rocky Mount, VA
Harvester Performance Center is Southwest Virginia’s premier mid-size concert venue located in Rocky Mount, VA. The main room has a 40-foot 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. ...
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. ...
Manassas, VA
Hylton Performing Arts Center at George Mason University in Manassas, VA, features two spectacular theaters. Merchant Hall is a European-style opera house that seats 1123 and the Gregory Family Theater, black box theater with a balcony, that holds 425.
The Paul B. Ebert Performance Plaza is located outside along the tree line adjacent to the Hylton Center. This small outdoor space is flexible and suited to intimate, casual performances and events. ...
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. ...
Spotsylvania, VA
Patriot Park is a massive park located right behind the Ron Rosner YMCA, in Spotsylvania, VA. The Patriot Park Amphitheater is capable of hosting crowds of up to 2,000 and a seating area for up to 200. The Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation Department welcomes promoters and private renters, while also hosting its own in-house shows and events. The amphitheater is available seasonally from April 1 through December 31 each year. ...
Richmond, VA
Boasting a beautiful classic Richmond atmosphere, The Music Hall at Capital Ale House hosts all genres and styles performed by both local and nationally touring acts. ...
Virginia Beach, VA
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Town Center in Virginia Beach, VA, featuring world-class performers and entertainers. The annual Town Center Concert Series takes place on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza every Wednesday from June – August. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Lynchburg, VA
The Glass House is a high-end cocktail bar and lounge that pairs quality cocktails with a tapas-style, seasonal, locally sourced menu. The Glass House is adjacent to Riverfront Park and the James River in historic Downtown Lynchburg, VA. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 non-profit organization. A wide variety of local and national musicians take the stage 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.
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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. ...
Tuckahoe, VA
The Tin Pan is an intimate live music, concert, and events venue in Richmond, VA. ...
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. ...
Richmond, VA
Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at Richmond Raceway is the only covered amphitheater in Richmond, VA. It is one of the top outdoor concert facilities in the Richmond region and the place to see top national recording artists. The venue provides a big concert atmosphere while providing the feel of an intimate show. ...
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