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.

African American History in Norfolk

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Live Music

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Museums

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Performing Arts

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Events

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

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Flowing and Flying: A Juried National Exhibition of Waterscapes and Waterbirds

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Beach Yoga at 9th Bay Street

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Honky Tonk Night at The Annex

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The Last Battleship

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Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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Secrets of the Sea

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Aug292025

The Hip-Hop Orchestra – a unique hip-hop & r&b tribute

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Aug292025

ZooGrooves: 90’s Country

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Jason Cale Band Live! at Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Aug292025

Wow End of Summer Celebration!

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Cousinz Festival

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Ocean View Labor Day Celebration

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Tour de ORF

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May052025
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Run Your Best Mile

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

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Sep012025

Little Zoo

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Sep072025

A Beautiful Noise- The Neil Diamond Musical

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Trivia Night

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Sep032025

Senior Wednesday

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Sep042025

Brian Kelly

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Sep052025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Sep052025

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Celeste Kellogg

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Sep052025

The Black Jacket Symphony presents The Era of Yacht Rock

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Sep052025

The Darkness at The NorVa

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Sep062025

Swans

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Sep062025

Silver Screen Saturdays

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Sep062025

Black History: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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Pony Bradshaw, Zach Russel at The Annex

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Sep062025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Sep092025

Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Durand Bernarr

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Dave Hill at The Annex

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Wednesday Wind Down

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Monster Energy Presents: Cash Cobain- Party with Slizzy

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K Camp

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Chef’s Table: Great Gatsby Cocktail Dinner

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Sep122025

Full Moon Fever – Virginia’s Tom Petty Tribute

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Sep122025

Coaches vs. Cancer Legends Gala

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Sep122025

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Parmalee

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Sep122025

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

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Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Sep122025

Noel Miller: Live!

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Noel Miller: Live! (Late Show)

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

Things to Do Labor Day Weekend in Norfolk

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Virtual Museum Experiences

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Top Video 2020: No Airplane is Needed to Visit the Beaches & History in Norfolk and Virginia Beach

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Epic Norfolk Events And Christmas Lights You Can’t Miss

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Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

The High Cup

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350 Grace

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Norfolk Taphouse

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Waterside Seafood Company

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Blue Moon Taphouse

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Brothers Norfolk

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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.

Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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City Guide

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