When you think of music cities it\u2019s typically places like Nashville, New Orleans or New York. Even though it\u2019s not on your normal list, Norfolk, VA offers plenty of opportunities for all kinds of music lovers to catch a show every week.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re talking arena shows, exciting standing-room only gigs, tasteful concert halls and outdoor waterfront venues. Sitters, standers and shouters alike can find their ideal concert experience in Downtown Norfolk.<\/p>\n
Some of Virginia\u2019s best known music festivals come through Norfolk each year including Patriotic Festival<\/a> over Memorial Day and the summertime Virginia Fine Arts Festival.<\/a> You can also come back throughout the year for local concert series like the Church Street Jazz Experience.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n CityParking Inc. loves Norfolk and knows all the best live music spots. Here are the top five places downtown:<\/p>\n The best parts about the NorVa are the energy and the location. This venue is in the middle of Downtown Norfolk and is known for shows that have you swaying, jumping and singing along.<\/p>\n At the NorVa you don\u2019t need a seat, just your two feet and maybe some sharp elbows to clear out your standing room. There\u2019s even a balcony where you can watch the concert from up high.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a smaller venue but the show variety is high. You can get tickets<\/a> for everything from energetic cover bands, to well-loved one hit wonders, to Virginia favorites, to rappers, rockers, popular indie bands and country artists.<\/p>\n This summer the NorVa is hosting GWAR,<\/a> Bowling for Soup<\/a>, Rise Against<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n CityParking knows that parking downtown can be tricky which is why we have a lot on Granby Street, super close to the NorVa.<\/p>\n Checkout Lot 333<\/a> so you can enjoy your next concert and not worry about towing or ticketing.<\/p>\n The Waterside District is one of the newest jewels in Norfolk\u2019s crown. After a huge redevelopment of the Waterside Festival Marketplace in 2017 there have been more opportunities for live music, good food and fun events than ever before.<\/p>\n It\u2019s called Waterside for a good reason as this gathering space is located right on the Elizabeth River.<\/p>\n One of the big draws to the district is live music and shows. Whether it\u2019s a DJ for a party-filled weekend or a free country show there\u2019s plenty to check out. This year, two huge country acts \u2013 Kane Brown and Morgan Wallen<\/a> \u2013 are coming to the Waterside area for Memorial Day weekend concerts as part of the Patriotic Festival.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Get over to the Waterside District easily from CityParking\u2019s Lot 500<\/a> on Plume Street.<\/p>\n The Norfolk Scope Arena with its big dome and sprawling support beams will definitely catch your eye when you drive by. But for most music lovers it\u2019s not about the venue but who’s coming to play there.<\/p>\n The Scope doesn\u2019t host concerts full-time but when they do it\u2019s guaranteed to be a good time. In addition to live music you can head here for a Norfolk Admirals game, a standup comedy show, WWE match and more.<\/p>\n Norfolk\u2019s Patriotic Festival is also taking a stop at the Scope Arena this year. Country music artist Jon Pardi<\/a> will play there on May 27. Keep an eye out on their website<\/a> for more shows coming soon.<\/p>\n If you need some low-stress parking nearby, CityParking\u2019s Lot 333<\/a> on Granby Street is just a short walk away.<\/p>\n Chrysler Hall is a classy venue with a beautiful reflection pond, tall columns and a theater filled with classic red seats. This concert hall has room for 2,500 visitors which makes it easy to get tickets for your favorite concerts.<\/p>\n Just like the Scope, Chrysler Hall has concerts in addition to other performances. This spring you can catch television host Ina Garten also known as the Barefoot Contessa<\/a>. Throughout the fall you can get tickets for the musical Wicked.<\/p>\n As for concerts, singer and rapper Monica is performing in June<\/a> and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will be performing in July.<\/a> The Virginia Symphony Orchestra also regularly plays here.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re spending the day in the area and planning to watch a show at Chrysler Hall, try CityParking\u2019s Lot 333<\/a> for hassle-free all-day parking.<\/p>\n If rock and roll isn\u2019t your thing, you can watch the Virginia Opera and Virginia Symphony Orchestra at the Harrison Opera House.<\/p>\n The Harrison Opera House wrapped a full weekend of The Sound Of Music performed by the Virginia Opera in May. Now, throughout the summer you can expect jazz performers like Norman Brown and Bob James.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n This opera house dates back to World War II but was renovated in the early 90s to be the beautiful building it is today. You can view your shows up close from floor seating or grab tickets for luxurious box seating.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re exploring Norfolk\u2019s NEON District and visiting the Harrison Opera House for a show, CityParking has you covered. Check out Lot 838<\/a> on Granby Street.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not up for buying tickets anytime soon, you can always visit one of Norfolk\u2019s bars or restaurants that frequently have live music.<\/p>\n Hell\u2019s Kitchen <\/a>on Granby Street has live music on weekends or just up the road you can get a speakeasy piano bar experience at Gershwin\u2019s<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for a rooftop and local beers, there\u2019s live music at Grain<\/a> most days of the week.<\/p>\n1. The NorVa<\/a><\/h2>\n
2. Waterside Drive<\/a><\/h2>\n
3. Norfolk Scope Arena<\/a><\/h2>\n
4. Chrysler Hall<\/a><\/h2>\n
5. Harrison Opera House<\/a><\/h2>\n
Rockin\u2019 Every Block in Norfolk<\/h2>\n