Arts & Culture in Richmond
Upcoming arts & culture in Richmond, VA — theater, galleries, and exhibits.
199 upcoming events · Updated June 16, 2026
- Basic Floral Design, Part 1Tue, Jun 9, 6:30 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- NEW Animal Encounters | VA Wildlife TrailFri, Jun 12, 12:00 AM · Maymont · Byrd Park
- Summer CampsMon, Jun 15, 8:00 AM · Richmond Ballet · Downtown
- Hashtronaut, Druglord and ThunderchiefTue, Jun 16, 7:00 PM · 200 West Marshall Street · Jackson Ward
- All About Herbs: Why Plants Are Considered Nature’s MedicineWed, Jun 17, 6:00 PM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- Special Focus Tour: Shakespeare’s Garden TourThu, Jun 18, 11:00 AM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- The Culture Current Vol. 3 Open Mic NightThu, Jun 18, 7:00 PM · 200 West Marshall Street · Jackson Ward
- Juneteenth Free Community DayFri, Jun 19, 9:30 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Storytime In The GardenFri, Jun 19, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Tony RobertsFri, Jun 19, 9:45 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Desert Biomes in the ConservatorySat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- A Bardalicious Workshop - Family fun edition!Sat, Jun 20, 10:00 AM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- Grace Arents: Invisible Philanthropist Tour: June 20Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Pride Kandi Crafts + Shrinky Dink Key ChainsSat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM · Passion Project Art Collective · The Fan
- Ecological Landscaping 101Sat, Jun 20, 1:30 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Honeybee MythologySat, Jun 20, 1:30 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Tony RobertsSat, Jun 20, 6:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Make Homemade PaperSun, Jun 21, 12:00 PM · Passion Project Art Collective · The Fan
- Deep Dive with Aquatic Plants — Explore, Learn, and Take Home Living Plants!Sun, Jun 21, 1:00 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Blood From A Turnip - Firehouse FringeSun, Jun 21, 7:30 PM · 1609 West Broad Street · The Fan
- Fantastical Florals: Alebrijes-Inspired Floral DesignTue, Jun 23, 9:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Paths Around The Glass: A Tour Of Resilient Beauty: June 23Tue, Jun 23, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Vine to Glass: Sipping the Sun: A Masterclass in Mediterranean TerroirTue, Jun 23, 6:00 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Seasonal Splendor Tour: June 24Wed, Jun 24, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Ikebana for Early SummerWed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Worlds Under Glass: Desert To Rainforest Tour: June 25Thu, Jun 25, 9:15 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Fidos After 5 PorticoThu, Jun 25, 5:00 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Mile of MusicThu, Jun 25, 5:30 PM · Carriage House Lawn · Byrd Park
- Locally-Grown Hand-Tied BouquetsThu, Jun 25, 6:00 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Jim JefferiesThu, Jun 25, 7:00 PM · Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center · Downtown
- Keiyaa Live At Gallery5Thu, Jun 25, 7:00 PM · 200 West Marshall Street · Jackson Ward
- Common Scents: A Garden Still House Demonstration with Rebecca SuerdieckFri, Jun 26, 12:00 PM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- Bug Shadow Box Decorating WorkshopFri, Jun 26, 5:00 PM · Passion Project Art Collective · The Fan
- Fourth Friday Jazz Night with Maddy CurtisFri, Jun 26, 7:00 PM · 200 West Marshall Street · Jackson Ward
- Building Mini Planted AquariumsSat, Jun 27, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Xeriscaping for Central VirginiaSat, Jun 27, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Romancing the Stones: Creating a Royal Style Icon - Lecture by Terry JonesSat, Jun 27, 11:00 AM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- Organic Composting 101: Building Living Soil from the Ground UpSat, Jun 27, 1:00 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Colorful KokedamaSat, Jun 27, 1:30 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Linocut Mini Stamps + Quilt Group ProjectSat, Jun 27, 2:00 PM · Passion Project Art Collective · The Fan
- The Art of Twisting WorkshopSat, Jun 27, 3:00 PM · 9200 Stony Point Pkwy suite 197 · Downtown
- Skank, The Falsies, The OctaviasSat, Jun 27, 7:00 PM · 200 West Marshall Street · Jackson Ward
- Moth Observation NightSat, Jun 27, 9:00 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Pride Dye EventSun, Jun 28, 12:00 PM · Passion Project Art Collective · The Fan
- Botanical Illustration Studio: Exploring the Composition Genius of Rory McEwen – the Power of Negative SpaceSun, Jun 28, 1:00 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Passion Fiber ClubSun, Jun 28, 1:30 PM · Passion Project Art Collective · The Fan · Free
- Stonewall on Stonewall Parade 2026Sun, Jun 28, 4:30 PM · Stonewall Ave & W 28th St · Forest Hills
- Special Focus Tour: Shakespeare’s Garden TourThu, Jul 2, 11:00 AM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- Burlesque Right Meow Villain Era: A Burlesque Tribute To Bad Witches and BitchesFri, Jul 3, 8:00 PM · 1609 West Broad Street · The Fan
- Worlds Under Glass: Desert To Rainforest Tour: July 7Tue, Jul 7, 9:15 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Arranging to a Prompt: Designing with Intention & ImaginationWed, Jul 8, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Grace Arents: Invisible Philanthropist Tour: July 8Wed, Jul 8, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- SafetyWed, Jul 8, 7:30 PM · 1609 West Broad Street · The Fan
- The Francines, Darling, CrushThu, Jul 9, 7:00 PM · 200 West Marshall Street · Jackson Ward
- Bloom Between the Pages: Pressed Flower Bookmark WorkshopFri, Jul 10, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Common Scents: A Garden Still House Demonstration with Rebecca SuerdieckFri, Jul 10, 12:00 PM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- Aries SpearsFri, Jul 10, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Jupiter Shrines, Jake the Dog and Billy BacciFri, Jul 10, 7:00 PM · 200 West Marshall Street · Jackson Ward
- Aries SpearsFri, Jul 10, 9:45 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- From Garden to Color: the Art and History of Botanical DyeingSat, Jul 11, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Mediterranean Landscapes Under GlassSat, Jul 11, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Aries SpearsSat, Jul 11, 6:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Hannah Juanita, Mose Wilson and Ramona & The Holy Smokes!Sat, Jul 11, 7:00 PM · 200 West Marshall Street · Jackson Ward
- Aries SpearsSat, Jul 11, 9:15 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Butterflies Bloom Backstage Pass Early JulySun, Jul 12, 9:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Aries SpearsSun, Jul 12, 6:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Black Pride WeekendThu, Jul 16, 1:00 PM · Richmond Region Visitor Center · Downtown
- Beginning Botany — Learn the Plant Families Every Virginian Should Know!Thu, Jul 16, 5:30 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Tumua TuineiThu, Jul 16, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Blair Mountain, Velvet Ruin, zhtml + tba!Thu, Jul 16, 7:00 PM · 200 West Marshall Street · Jackson Ward
- Ms. PatFri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Tommie’s House Album ReleaseFri, Jul 17, 7:00 PM · 200 West Marshall Street · Jackson Ward
- Ms. PatFri, Jul 17, 9:45 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Tropical Landscapes Under GlassSat, Jul 18, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Nutcracker In JulySat, Jul 18, 10:00 AM · Richmond Ballet · Downtown
- Ms. PatSat, Jul 18, 6:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Ms. PatSat, Jul 18, 9:15 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Paths Around The Glass: A Tour Of Resilient Beauty: July 21Tue, Jul 21, 9:15 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Bluey's Big Play - The Stage ShowTue, Jul 21, 6:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Botanical Escape: Designing with TropicalsWed, Jul 22, 9:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Grace Arents: Invisible Philanthropist Tour: July 22Wed, Jul 22, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Bluey's Big Play - The Stage ShowWed, Jul 22, 6:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Worlds Under Glass: Desert To Rainforest Tour: July 23Thu, Jul 23, 9:15 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Big Jay OakersonFri, Jul 24, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Big Jay OakersonFri, Jul 24, 9:45 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Plant Propagation 101Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Nightlife at Home: Creating Firefly habitatSat, Jul 25, 1:30 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Big Jay OakersonSat, Jul 25, 6:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Big Jay OakersonSat, Jul 25, 9:15 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Butterflies Bloom Backstage Pass Late JulySun, Jul 26, 9:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Botanical Illustration Studio: RootsSun, Jul 26, 1:00 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Introduction to the Perpetual Journal and Field SketchingTue, Jul 28, 9:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Book Sale and Signing with Lara Call Gastinger of A Perpetual Journal PracticeTue, Jul 28, 1:00 PM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Grasses, Sedges and RushesThu, Jul 30, 9:00 AM · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Lakeside
- Michael BlacksonFri, Jul 31, 7:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Michael BlacksonSat, Aug 1, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Michael BlacksonSat, Aug 1, 9:45 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Leanne MorganThu, Aug 6, 7:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Poisonous PlantsFri, Aug 7, 6:00 PM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- Leanne MorganFri, Aug 7, 7:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Ian FidanceFri, Aug 7, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Leanne MorganFri, Aug 7, 9:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Richmond Jazz and Music FestivalSat, Aug 8, 12:00 AM · Maymont · Byrd Park
- Ian FidanceSat, Aug 8, 6:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Ian FidanceSat, Aug 8, 9:15 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Cheesemaking 101: Workshop with Rebecca SuerdieckWed, Aug 12, 7:00 PM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- Bill BellamyFri, Aug 14, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Bill BellamyFri, Aug 14, 9:45 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Bill BellamySat, Aug 15, 6:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- RadQueer presents Camp Genderf*ck!Sat, Aug 15, 7:00 PM · 200 West Marshall Street · Jackson Ward
- Bill BellamySat, Aug 15, 9:15 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Royals, Aristocrats, and World War I: Lecture by Dr. Nancy ParrishThu, Aug 20, 7:00 PM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- Common Scents: A Garden Still House Demonstration with Rebecca SuerdieckFri, Aug 21, 12:00 PM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- Pauly ShoreFri, Aug 21, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Pauly ShoreFri, Aug 21, 9:45 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Music at Maymont: Get The Led OutWed, Sep 2, 5:30 PM · Carriage House Lawn · Byrd Park
- Music at Maymont: Béla Fleck – My Bluegrass HeartThu, Sep 3, 5:30 PM · Carriage House Lawn · Byrd Park
- Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration with the Richmond Symphony Thu, Sep 3, 8:00 PM · Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront · Downtown
- Don 'D.C.' CurryFri, Sep 4, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Don 'D.C.' CurryFri, Sep 4, 9:45 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Don 'D.C.' CurrySat, Sep 5, 6:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Don 'D.C.' CurrySat, Sep 5, 9:15 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- 26/27 SeasonThu, Sep 10, 12:00 AM · Richmond Ballet · Downtown
- Dirty DancingTue, Sep 22, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Natural Perfume Making Workshop: Common Scents with Perrin Cottage PerfumeryWed, Sep 23, 7:00 PM · 4305 Sulgrave Road · West End
- Dirty DancingWed, Sep 23, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Jordan JensenThu, Sep 24, 7:30 PM · The National · Downtown
- Dirty DancingThu, Sep 24, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Gabriel RutledgeFri, Sep 25, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Dirty DancingFri, Sep 25, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Gabriel RutledgeFri, Sep 25, 9:45 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Bier-GardenSat, Sep 26, 11:30 AM · Maymont Historic Estate Entrance (1700 Hampton Street) · Byrd Park
- Dirty DancingSat, Sep 26, 2:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Gabriel RutledgeSat, Sep 26, 6:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Dirty DancingSat, Sep 26, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Gabriel RutledgeSat, Sep 26, 9:15 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Dirty DancingSun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Dirty DancingSun, Sep 27, 6:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Gary Owen (Ages 12+ are recommended for this performance)Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 PM · Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center · Downtown
- Jimmy FaillaSat, Oct 3, 7:30 PM · Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center · Downtown
- Mamma Mia! (Touring)Tue, Oct 6, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Mamma Mia! (Touring)Wed, Oct 7, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Mamma Mia! (Touring)Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Jamie LissowFri, Oct 9, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Mamma Mia! (Touring)Fri, Oct 9, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Mamma Mia! (Touring)Sat, Oct 10, 2:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Jamie LissowSat, Oct 10, 6:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Mamma Mia! (Touring)Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Jamie LissowSat, Oct 10, 8:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Mamma Mia! (Touring)Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Mamma Mia! (Touring)Sun, Oct 11, 6:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Garden Glow presented by KrogerWed, Oct 14, 12:00 AM · Maymont · Byrd Park
- Nurse Blake (18 and Over)Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · The National · Downtown
- Alfred RoblesSat, Oct 24, 6:30 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Nikki GlaserSat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Alfred RoblesSat, Oct 24, 9:15 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- The Notebook (Touring)Tue, Nov 3, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- The Notebook (Touring)Wed, Nov 4, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- The Notebook (Touring)Thu, Nov 5, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- The Notebook (Touring)Fri, Nov 6, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- The Notebook (Touring)Sat, Nov 7, 2:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- The Notebook (Touring)Sat, Nov 7, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- The Notebook (Touring)Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- The Notebook (Touring)Sun, Nov 8, 6:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Chad DanielsFri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Trae CrowderSat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Trae CrowderSat, Nov 14, 8:45 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Rocky Dale DavisThu, Feb 11, 7:00 PM · Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond · Downtown
- Hamilton (Touring)Tue, Feb 23, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Wed, Feb 24, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Thu, Feb 25, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Fri, Feb 26, 8:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Sat, Feb 27, 2:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Sat, Feb 27, 8:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Sun, Feb 28, 1:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Sun, Feb 28, 7:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Tue, Mar 2, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Wed, Mar 3, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Thu, Mar 4, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Fri, Mar 5, 8:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Sat, Mar 6, 2:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Sat, Mar 6, 8:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Sun, Mar 7, 1:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hamilton (Touring)Sun, Mar 7, 7:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hell's Kitchen (Touring)Tue, May 4, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hell's Kitchen (Touring)Wed, May 5, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hell's Kitchen (Touring)Thu, May 6, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hell's Kitchen (Touring)Fri, May 7, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hell's Kitchen (Touring)Sat, May 8, 2:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hell's Kitchen (Touring)Sun, May 9, 1:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Hell's Kitchen (Touring)Sun, May 9, 6:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Just in Time (Touring)Tue, Jun 8, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Just in Time (Touring)Wed, Jun 9, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Just in Time (Touring)Thu, Jun 10, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Just in Time (Touring)Fri, Jun 11, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Just in Time (Touring)Sat, Jun 12, 2:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Just in Time (Touring)Sat, Jun 12, 7:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Just in Time (Touring)Sun, Jun 13, 1:00 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
- Just in Time (Touring)Sun, Jun 13, 6:30 PM · Altria Theater · The Fan
Gallery openings, theater, exhibits, film, and everything First Fridays — Richmond's arts calendar above, in the order it's happening.
Openings and one-night events outnumber long runs on the board, so if something catches your eye, pin it before it scrolls past.