September marks the transition of the seasons, as Norfolk’s hot days of summer give way to cooler nights and coastal breezes. This month, the Tides wrap up their season
NOrfolk Tides Baseball
Ongoing
Harbor Park
Going, going, gone! That’s how quickly the Norfolk Tides’ regular season is wrapping up. The Baltimore Orioles’ Triple A affiliates take on Nashville Sept. 2-7 at home and then finish off against Jacksonville Sept. 16-21.
Live Music at PBR
Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025
PBR Norfolk
Enjoy live music on the PBR patio at Waterside District each Friday night. September performers include Panch (Sept. 5), Cari Lacey Duo (Sept. 12), Runnin’ Shine Duo (Sept. 19) and Dale Bitner (Sept. 26).
First Fridays
Sept. 5, 2025
Downtown Norfolk
Norfolk’s favorite summertime outdoor party finally returns with the second 2025 installment set for Sept. 1 at 300 Granby St. at 5 p.m. Live music, DJs, food trucks, beer, wine and shopping will be available. Don’t miss this event as it’s the last for ’25!
A Beautiful Noise: Neil DIamond Musical
Sept. 2-7, 2025
Chrysler Hall
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chartbusting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Brian Kelly
Sept. 4, 2025
The NorVa
First known as the Florida half of the GRAMMY-nominated Florida Georgia Line, the ACM Breakout Artist of the Decade Award recipients garnered 19 career No. 1s and became the first and only act to achieve two RIAA DIAMOND singles in Country music history (14X PLATINUM No. 1s: “Cruise” and “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha). Surpassing 17 billion global streams, selling more than 40 million tracks and 4.8 million albums worldwide, plus playing to over 4 million fans, FGL has been honored by AMA, Billboard, CMA, and CMT Music Awards, as well as having a Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong exhibit at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Black Jacket Symphony: Yacht ROck
Sept. 5, 2025
Harrison Opera House
Remember an era of smooth & sophisticated rock that served as the soundtrack to your coming of age? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony presents ‘The Era Of Yacht Rock’, featuring classic soft rock songs from iconic artists such as Kenny Loggins, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, and many more, note- for-note, sound-for-sound.
The Darkness
Sept. 5, 2025
The NorVa
2003 saw the start of a love affair between one of the most extraordinary and best loved bands to come from the UK and fans all around the world. The Darkness exploded with their hit, “I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” which they will bring to the NorVa on Sept. 5.
Chef’s Table: Great Gatsby Cocktail Dinner
Sept. 11, 2025
Saltine
Step into the Roaring Twenties with our Great Gatsby Cocktail Dinner at Saltine! Enjoy a 4-course feast featuring expertly crafted cocktails and decadent food pairings as our Chief Mixologist and Executive Chef lead you through live demonstrations. Indulge in the glamour and extravagance of the Jazz Age with an evening of culinary artistry, dazzling drinks, and a truly unforgettable atmosphere.
WWE Friday Night Smackdown
Sept. 11, 2025
Scope Arena
WWE brings WWE Friday Night SmackDown back to Norfolk for the first time in two years. Don’t miss Cody Rhodes, WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Bianca Belair, LA Knight, Jacob Fatu, Nia Jax, and all your favorite Superstars.
PArmalee at Waterside District
Sept. 12, 2025
Waterside District
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights featuring Parmalee. Experience the summer night with views of the waterfront in Downtown Norfolk with a cold drink in hand while enjoying the best of country music! Upgrade to VIP for exclusive access to the VIP section with elevated viewing area of the show + two drink tickets. Be sure to add on your PBR Party Starter Pass for early entry, two additional drink tickets, + cover all night with expedited re-entry to the official after party at PBR Norfolk! Doors open at 6pm.
Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony w/Jan Vogler
Sept. 13, 2025
Chrysler Hall
The first of three amazing fifth symphonies kicks off our celebration of five seasons with Music Director Eric Jacobsen. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony takes the listener on a transformative journey from struggle to triumph while showcasing the artistry of the VSO musicians. World renowned cellist and prolific recording artist Jan Vogler joins us to perform one of the most acclaimed cello concertos of the 21st century.
75th Anniversary of Battle of Inchon
Sept. 13, 2025
MacArthur Memorial Visitor Center
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the historic landings at Inchon during the Korean War, the MacArthur Memorial will host a speakers panel to reflect on the operation and the ongoing legacy of the Korean War. This event is in partnership with the Korea Defense Veterans Association.
Nashfest 757
Sept. 13, 2025
Town Point Park
Hot chicken, hard drinks, and Music City sounds! The NashFest Music & Food Festival, a one-day event celebrating the iconic culture and cuisine of Nashville, is set for its fifth act along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Town Point Park! Fusing together all of the elements that make Nashville one of America’s most popular cities, NashFest offers an experience akin to an evening stroll down Broadway, featuring national and local recording artists, mouth-watering hot chicken, barbecue, line dancing, craft beer & whiskey tastings, and much more for what is now one of Hampton Roads’ hottest new summer events.
A Conversation with Jenna Hager
Sept. 18, 2025
Chrysler Hall
Jenna Bush Hager is the host of the fourth hour of NBC’s Today show, Today with Jenna & Friends. A New York Times best-selling author, in her latest book, Everything Beautiful in Its Time, Jenna shares moving, funny stories about her beloved grandparents and the wisdom they passed on that has shaped her life.
Seven Cities Blues Festival
Sept. 20, 2025
Scope Arena
he Blues is musical storytelling filled with stark emotion and a revolving reality check. It’s authentically raw; transforming tragedy, adversity and heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by Tucka, King George, Pokey Bear, West Love, Ronnie Bell and Marcellus TheSinger.
Hannah Berner
Sept. 20, 2025
Harrison Opera House
Hannah Berner is a stand-up comedian and New York Times Best-Selling author known for her relatable humor and charismatic crowd work. She rose to prominence with her debut comedy special “We Ride at Dawn” which premiered at #2 on Netflix. Berner hosts two hit podcasts, Giggly Squad alongside Paige DeSorbo and Berner Phone with Des Bishop.
Whitney Cummings
Sept. 20, 2025
The NorVa
WHITNEY CUMMINGS is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series “Whitney,” she also co-created and co-wrote (with Michael Patrick King) the Emmy-nominated CBS comedy series “2 Broke Girls.”
Virginia Zoo Fall Fest
Sept. 20, 2025
Virginia Zoo
Unleash your inner wild child during our adults-only evening at the Zoo! Trails and exhibits will be open late and there will be drinks, a DJ, and a Food Truck Round Up alongside yard games to play in our Event Field.
James McMurtry
Sept. 21, 2025
The Annex
One critic says that James McMurtry writes as though he has spent time eavesdropping on conversations in every Dairy Queen in America. Stephen King, who owns a classic-rock station in Maine, has written that he “may be the truest, fiercest songwriter of his generation.”
Johnny Marr
Sept. 23, 2025
The NorVa
Johnny Marr started his career with The Smiths, beginning an amazing history as one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists in British independent music. His subsequent creative journey has seen him at the heart of The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse and The Cribs, as well as working with such names as The Pretenders, Talking Heads, The Avalanches, and the musician and composer Hans Zimmer – with whom he recorded the score and soundtrack for the most recent James Bond film, “No Time To Die.”
Fortune Feemster
Sept. 25, 2025
Harrison Opera House
Affable, charismatic and one of a kind, Fortune Feimster is a standup comedian, writer and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together. Through laughter and storytelling, Fortune shows audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations that common ground is only a joke or two away.
LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour
Sept. 27, 2025
Selden Market
Discover the untold stories of Downtown Norfolk’s LGBTQ+ community on this special tour led by Dr. Charles Ford, a leading scholar of LGBTQ+ history. Explore the significance of the city’s LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs, their role as safe havens, and the challenges they faced under discriminatory obscenity laws.
