Entertainment & Events in Richmond, Virginia

Cinema

Regal Short Pump Stadium 14 804-360-5621
11650 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23233
There are 15 screens showing first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films at this cinema that also provides a concession stand for all of your snack needs. more
UA West Tower Cinemas 10 804-270-4949
8998 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23229
First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown on large screens at this cinema that also features comfortable seating and a large concession stand. more
Regal Westhampton Cinema 2 804-288-9068
5706 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
Enjoy comfortable seating and a well stocked concession stand while at this cinema that shows first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films. more
James River Film Festival 804-232-7642
The James River Film Festival is a celebration of independent film, video and animation. Each April the festival brings nationally and internationally-known independent filmmakers to Richmond to screen and discuss their work. more
Byrd Theatre, The 804-353-9911 (Showtimes)
2908 West Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23221
The 1,300-seat Byrd Theatre is a State and National Historic Landmark. more

Richmond Symphony 804-788-1212
612 East Grace Street, Suite 401
Richmond, VA 23219
Founded in 1957, this professional, award-winning symphony makes more than 200 public appearances each season and they perform both a repertoire of both contemporary and traditional symphonic music, incorporating classical, gospel, jazz, contemporary, and popular music. more
Virginia Opera 804-644-8168
6 North Laurel Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Located at the Landmark Theater
The "Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia," this company is one of the finest regional opera companies in America and they are known for their exceptional, splendid operatic performances, as well having the largest opera education and outreach program in the nation. more
Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra 804-673-7400
8100 Three Chopt Road, Suite 238
Richmond, VA 23229
Organization comprised largely of professionals who are dedicated to learning and performing classical music, offering concerts six times each season at venues throughout the region. more

Richmond Ballet 804-344-0906
407 East Canal Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Virginia's only professional ballet company, this ballet organization was founded in 1957 and it is dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and continuing evolution of the art form of ballet. The building in which they are located contains six dance studios, a library, a box office, storage for all sets and costumes, and a fully outfitted scene shop. more
Virginia Repertory Theatre 804-282-2620
114 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
A central Virginia flagship professional theatre company. It presents national caliber productions of dramas, comedies, and musicals. more
Richmond Shakespeare Festival 804 -232-4000
Richmond Shakespeare plays indoors from October to April in the very Elizabethan chapel at 2nd Presbyterian Church, with free parking in an attached garage. Walk right into the theatre from the garage. Each summer, the company produces the Richmond Shakespeare Festival at 500 year-old Agecroft Hall, a tudor estate home that stood in England during Shakespeare's lifetime. It was moved across the Atlantic to Richmond, Virginia, in the 1920s. more

State Fair of Virginia 301-990-2700
13111 Dawn Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23047
The Meadow Event Park in Doswell
Virginia's largest annual paid attendance event. Featuring major national musical acts, midway rides, agricultural exhibits, cross section of entertainment offerings, hundreds of food vendors and free parking. more
Dogwood Dell Festival Of Arts 804-646-DELL
6000 South Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23220
Located at Byrd Park
A summer-long celebration of the arts with exhibits, concerts, dance, and theatre. Children's performances are also featured. more
Filipino Festival 804-262-7315
8200 Woodman Road
Richmond, VA 23228
Our Lady of Lourdes
"The Filipino Festival is a community event which showcases the richness of the Filipino culture and promotes a respect for and appreciation of the Filipino heritage." Visitors will enjoy delicious Filipino cuisine, folk dances, and traditional music. more

Richmond International Raceway 804-228-7500
602 East Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222
One of the most modern speedways on the Nascar tour, this 3/4 mile "D" shaped asphalt oval track is surrounded by the greatest number of seats of any Virginia sports complex. Both Nextel Cup races in Richmond are run under the lights in front of sellout crowds and the Busch series runs Friday night before the Cup race both weekends. The fall race also features the Nascar Craftsman Truck series for a perfect Nascar triple-header. more
River City Roller Girls
403 North Third Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Greater Richmond Convention Center
The River City Roller Girls are a non-profit, all female amateur roller derby team. They are active in the community and have home games (or "bouts" as they call them) every other month during a 12 month season. Seasons Beatings in December of every year is by far the largest event they offer, and features women from all across the mid Atlantic and southern region. more