Things to Do in Richmond, VA

Richmond, Virginia hosts around 1,100 upcoming events, with approximately 550 occurring within the next 30 days. The city offers a diverse programme where about 5% of listings are free to attend. Concerts and live music lead the schedule with roughly 250 options, followed closely by sports and fitness activities at around 200 events. Theater and performing arts also feature prominently with approximately 200 dates available. Community social gatherings, workshops, classes, and seasonal holiday events round out the selection with about 100, 100, and 60 listings respectively. Major venues driving these numbers include CarMax Park, The Diamond, Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, The Tin Pan, and The National. Notable performers scheduled for dates include the Richmond Ballet, Richmond Symphony, Hamilton, The Nutcracker, and teams playing in the Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Championship. Founded in 1607, this city of about 230,000 residents provides a wide range of cultural choices for visitors planning their month.

City facts

Weather

65°F · Overcast · High 75° / low 48°F

Population

226,610 (2020)

Area

161.8 km²

Elevation

59 m

Founded

1607

Source: Wikidata