Theater & Entertainment

How does a concert sound? Here in Portsmouth, quite well, thank you. And the variety of venues is quite pleasing to the eye as well.

 

nTelos Wireless Pavilion

This intimate 6,500 capacity outdoor venue is located on the waterfront. Hosting live entertainment from all musical genres, it’s centrally located to all Hampton Roads cities. Past highlights include Tom Petty, Anita Baker, Robert Plant, Tony Bennett, Vince Gill, BB King and more. For the latest concert schedule, visit the website.

901 Crawford Street | (757) 393-8181 | www.pavilionconcerts.com

 

Commodore Theatre

A luxuriously restored 1945 Art Deco-style motion picture theater that shows first-run movies while serving light dinners. Among the many features are a 42-foot screen, THX Digital sound system, upholstered seating and crystal chandeliers.

421 High Street, Olde Towne | (757) 393-6962 | www.commodoretheatre.com

 

Willett Hall

A 2,000-seat entertainment facility with outstanding acoustics. Features concerts, guest speakers, theater, musicals and dance performances.

3701 Willett Drive | (757) 393-5144 | www.willetthall.com

 

Portsmouth Community Concerts

Portsmouth's oldest presenter of concerts continues to bring to the stage of Willett Hall many nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Portsmouth citizens, along with those from surrounding cities, are invited to participate. Reasonable season subscriptions and single tickets available.

(757) 686-5447 | www.portsmouthcommunityconcerts.com

 

Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra at the New Colony Theater

It currently serves as a fine arts venue which hosts performances from the award-winning Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra and the world-renowned Millennium Symphony. The facility features a concert program with a tradition of world-renowned and local artists' performances.

430 High Street | (757) 625-1212 | www.vyso.us