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.

Nov222024

Monica with Special Guest 112

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Sep272024
May102025

MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit

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Nov222024

Monica with special guest 112

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Aug272024
Jan252025

dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space

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Mar082024
Dec272024

Friday Night Live Music at COVA

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Nov152024
Jan012025

Winterfest on the Wisconsin

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Nov082024
Jan052025

Dominion Energy Garden of Lights – 30th Anniversary

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Nov152024
Dec012024

A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes

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Jun012024
Nov232024

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Nov232024

ODU vs. Marshall

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Nov232024

Desi Banks The Purpose Chaser Tour

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Nov232024

Desi Banks

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Nov232024

38th Annual Grand Illumination Parade

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Nov232024

Toddler Yoga

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Nov232024

Mistletoe Market at Wells Theater

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Nov242024

High Wire Act (Comedy without a Net)

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Mar032024
Dec012024

Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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May052024
Dec212024

Board Game Sunday’s at COVA

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Jul152024
Dec302024

Beat the Monday Blues with Brews (and pizza)!

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Mar182024
Dec232024

Music Bingo

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Apr152024
Apr152025

Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Nov262024

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun182024
Dec172024

Trivia Night Hosted by Beach Trivia

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Nov272024

Pierce The Veil

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Mar062024
Dec042024

Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Nov272024

Pierce The Veil

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Nov282024

A Yogi Thanksgiving

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Feb082024
Dec052024

Thursday Open Mic Night

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Mar142024
Dec192024

Trivia Thursdays

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Nov292024
Dec292024

Miracle Pop-Up!

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Nov292024

The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show

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Nov302024

VSO: A Gospel Christmas

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Nov302024

THREE Year Birthday Par-tay!

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Dec022024

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

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Dec032024

STL Book Club – Living Tidal

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Dec032024

The Kingdom Choir

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Dec042024
Dec292024

A Sherlock Carol

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Dec042024

Oyster Ornament Workshop

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Dec052024

The Nutcracker World Ballet Company

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Dec052024

DISNEY ON ICE

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Dec062024

CECE WINANS CHRISTMAS

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Dec062024
Dec142024

Holiday Cabaret: The Eras Show

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Dec062024
Dec082024

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Dec062024
Dec242024

Naro Cinema Festive Features for the Holidays

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Dec072024

Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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Dec072024

HOLIDAY YULE LOG BONFIRE & HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE

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Dec072024

Hermitage Holiday Village

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Dec072024
Dec082024

23rd Annual Fair Trade Festival at Elation Brewing

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Dec072024

A Storyland Christmas

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Dec072024

Classical Christmas in Norfolk

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The Latest

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

Norfolk’s Holiday Gift Guide

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Virtual Museum Experiences

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Top 5 Reasons to Meet in Norfolk, VA

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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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