Entertainment & Events in Norfolk, Virginia

Special Events

Portsmouth Humane Society's Fur Ball Gala 757-397-6004
777 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Portsmouth Humane Society hosts the Annual Fur Ball Gala to support their Capital Campaign for a new shelter. Your ticket will include valet parking, cocktails, a delicious plated dinner with dessert (volunteers will be on hand to babysit your dog while you eat), live entertainment, raffle prizes, best dressed contest, and more. more

Cinema

Naro Cinema 757-625-6276
1507 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
Located in Ghent
Featuring state-of-the-art digital projection and sound, "the oldest and largest single screen movie theater in the region" shows the finest of new independent and international films, selected current Hollywood releases, classics, and provocative documentaries. more
Cinemark 18 757-461-9197
880 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23502
First-run and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that also features comfortable seating and a large concession stand. more
Regal Macarthur Center Stadium 18 757-623-7800
300 Monticello Avenue, Suite 330
Norfolk, VA 23510
You will enjoy first-run Hollywood movies, critically acclaimed films, comfortable seating, and a concession stand while at this cinema. more

Night Life

Banque, The 757-480-3600
1849 East Little Creek Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
The largest country western restaurant and dance club in the area, this unique night spot features a full service restaurant that is open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner, as well as three bars, an 1,100 square foot dance floor, 12 pool tables, a gift and country western novelty store, and the best in live country entertainment every night they are open. Open dance lessons are also available three times a week. more
Comedy Zone, The 757-627-HAHA
333 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
Located on First Floor of Waterside Marketplace
Norfolk's premier comedy club, you will laugh hysterically while at this comedy club, listening to top national comedians illustrate their talents. Food and drinks are available during each live performance and they also have 1,800 square feet of party space overlooking the Waterside Marina.

Concerts & Performances

Chrysler Hall Performing Arts Theater 757-664-6464
215 St. Pauls Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23510
A 2,500- seat luxurious and elegant theater that is home to the Virginia Symphony and serves as a forum for ballets, popular Broadway shows, Norfolk Forum lectures, and concert artists. The theater is available to groups and conventions for private rental. more
Roper Performing Arts Center, The 757-822-1450
340 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Originally opened as a movie palace in 1926, this beautifully restored performing arts center features gilded box seats, glass chandeliers, and ornate, hand painted architectural details. A wide range of world-class performing arts of every variety is performed here, as well as feature films and college commencements. more
Harrison Opera House 757-623-1223
160 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23510
Dramatic towers frame this intimate 1,632 seat opera house that is home to the nationally acclaimed Virginia Opera and has numerous features including an elegant staircase, a three story grand lobby, floor-to-ceiling windows, and box seating on the mezzanine and balcony levels. more
NorVa, The 757-627-4547
317 Monticello Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510
Located Across from MacArtur Center
Once a 1920s movie palace and vaudeville house, this concert hall presents top name, diverse musicians and groups throughout the year and the building can hold approximately 1,500 people on its three floors. more
Virginia Chorale 757-627-8375
Virginia's only professional chorus, this chorus company features anywhere between 4 to 22 singers performing programs from Palestrina to Pops. more
Virginia Opera 757-627-9545
160 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23510
Located at the Harrison Opera House
Proclaimed as the "Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia" by the Virginia General Assembly, this opera company is one of the largest and finest opera companies in the United States. Operas of the highest quality are performed throughout the year. more
Annual Opera in the Park Concert 757-627-9545
Town Point Park
The Opera in the Park Concert is back. Yes, it is free and everyone is welcome. Enjoy Virginia Opera's singers perform some of the most delightful ear candy in your Bermudas and flip flops at Town Point Park at the Annual Opera in the Park Concert. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to picnic on the lawn beginning at 3 p.m. Guests may purchase food, soft drinks and adult/alcoholic beverages throughout the evening or may bring their own picnic baskets filled with food and non-alcoholic beverages. more
Virginia Symphony Orchestra 757-892-6366
150 Boush Street, Suite 201
Norfolk, VA 23510
A professional symphony orchestra that has been offering performances for over 90-years. They perform classics, pops, and family concert series in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and Williamsburg. more

Plays & Productions

Virginia Ballet Theatre 757-622-4822
134 West Olney Road
Norfolk, VA 23510
A regional, semi-professional ballet company that presents at least two major productions per year, plus offers lecture demonstrations for community organizations, as well as tours in eastern Virginia and northern North Carolina.
Virginia Stage Company 757-627-1234
Corner of Monticello & Tazewell
Norfolk, VA 23510
Located at the Wells Theatre
Nationally recognized as the premiere professional theatre in southeastern Virginia and the region's only fully professional not-for-profit theatre group, this theater company produces five major productions each season that include Pulitzer Prize winning plays, world premieres, and comedies. They also present a holiday musical. more
Generic Theater 757-441-2160
215 St. Paul's Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23510
This theater is the premier outlet in the region for off-the-beat, new, and different theatrical performances that challenge and delight audiences. more
Hurrah Players 757-627-5437
485 St. Paul’s Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23510
"Virginia's leading family theatre company," this theatre company has been providing exciting live theatrical productions for over 20-years. They also offer a Performing Arts Academy and summer camp programs. more

Festivals & Fairs

Annual AT&T Acoustic Music Festival 757-441-2345
1 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
Located at Town Point Park
Local and regional artists perform throughout the day at this annual festival.
Annual Kiwanis Harbor Party & Seafood Feast 757-456-5212
201 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
Located at Town Point Park
Make plans to attend the Annual Kiwanis Harbor Party and Seafood Feast, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Norfolk and Old Point National Bank. The event will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Town Point Park in Norfolk. Dine on all-you-can-eat crab cakes, fried fish, clams, oysters and more. Beer and wine will be served. Attendees will be able to interact with the regions business and political leaders, as well as candidates running for office in November's election. Live entertainment will be performed by local favorite, Lewis McGehee, and a silent auction will feature donated items up for bid. more
Sponsored By: Kiwanis Club of Norfolk and Old Point National Ban

Sporting Events

Norfolk Tides 757-622-2222
150 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510
Located at Harbor Park
This team is a AAA Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. The team offers fun for the whole family and plays ball games at Harbor Park, a 12,000 seat stadium that is nestled on the banks of the Elizabeth River along Norfolk's downtown waterfront. more

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