Arts AND Entertainment

Norfolk’s thriving arts community will welcome you into their studios, galleries, and performance venues. From the working artists’ studios, to the beautiful Tiffany glass collection at the Chrysler Museum of Art, to live performances at the Harrison Opera house, Chrysler Hall, Wells Theatre, historic Attucks Theatre, Generic Theatre or NARO Expanded Cinema, you’ll find a multitude of opportunities to enrich your creative spirit.

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Virginia opera Delivers Fairy Tales, History and Verdi

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

Nov202025

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

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Secrets of the Sea

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Nov202025

Glass After Dark: Visiting Artist – Anu Penttinen

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Ezra Ray Hart ’90s Hits & Xmas Riffs

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Ali Siddiq- In the shadows

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George Janko- Man on Water Tour

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Nov222025

Gwar at the NorVa

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Houses of Worship: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Luca Stricagnoli

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Nov282025

EMO Night @ The NorVa

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Nov282025

Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

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Nov292025

The Spill Canvas + Mae

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Little Zoo

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A Merry Little Christmas Carol

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A Sherlock Carol

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Bottle & Barrel Night d’Art Center Annual Fundraising Event

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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

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