Richmond Events in May 2027

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Richmond, VA.

Updated: July 27, 2026
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Find 15 events in Richmond, VA this May 2027, headlined by May 1, 2027 at Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center in Richmond, VA. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from May 1 through May 27, with listings updated as of July 27, 2026.

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Richmond Symphony: Karin Hendrickson - Beethoven's Seventh
May 1 · 7:30 PM · Richmond, VA
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Upcoming Events: 15
  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Richmond Symphony: Karin Hendrickson - Beethoven's Seventh
    Richmond Symphony: Karin Hendrickson - Beethoven's Seventh
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center • 1800 seats
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center
    location23219, 600 East Grace Street  Richmond, VAlocation23219, 600 East Grace Street Richmond, VA, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Available: 102
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  • May
    02
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Richmond Symphony: Karin Hendrickson - Beethoven's Seventh
    Richmond Symphony: Karin Hendrickson - Beethoven's Seventh
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center • 1800 seats
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center
    location23219, 600 East Grace Street  Richmond, VAlocation23219, 600 East Grace Street Richmond, VA, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 92
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Altria Theater - Richmond • 3565 seats
    Altria Theater - Richmond
    location23226, 6 N Laurel St  Richmond, VAlocation23226, 6 N Laurel St Richmond, VA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $263Tickets Available: 142
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Altria Theater - Richmond • 3565 seats
    Altria Theater - Richmond
    location23226, 6 N Laurel St  Richmond, VAlocation23226, 6 N Laurel St Richmond, VA, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $221Tickets Available: 116
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  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Altria Theater - Richmond • 3565 seats
    Altria Theater - Richmond
    location23226, 6 N Laurel St  Richmond, VAlocation23226, 6 N Laurel St Richmond, VA, US
    From $59Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 114
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  • May
    07
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Altria Theater - Richmond • 3565 seats
    Altria Theater - Richmond
    location23226, 6 N Laurel St  Richmond, VAlocation23226, 6 N Laurel St Richmond, VA, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $228Tickets Available: 160
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  • May
    08
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Altria Theater - Richmond • 3565 seats
    Altria Theater - Richmond
    location23226, 6 N Laurel St  Richmond, VAlocation23226, 6 N Laurel St Richmond, VA, US
    From $55Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 226
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  • May
    08
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Altria Theater - Richmond • 3565 seats
    Altria Theater - Richmond
    location23226, 6 N Laurel St  Richmond, VAlocation23226, 6 N Laurel St Richmond, VA, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $226Tickets Available: 195
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  • May
    09
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Altria Theater - Richmond • 3565 seats
    Altria Theater - Richmond
    location23226, 6 N Laurel St  Richmond, VAlocation23226, 6 N Laurel St Richmond, VA, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 197
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  • May
    09
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Altria Theater - Richmond • 3565 seats
    Altria Theater - Richmond
    location23226, 6 N Laurel St  Richmond, VAlocation23226, 6 N Laurel St Richmond, VA, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $202Tickets Available: 122
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Richmond Symphony: Valentina Peleggi - Carmina Burana
    Richmond Symphony: Valentina Peleggi - Carmina Burana
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center • 1800 seats
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center
    location23219, 600 East Grace Street  Richmond, VAlocation23219, 600 East Grace Street Richmond, VA, US
    From $88Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Available: 198
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  • May
    16
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Richmond Symphony: Valentina Peleggi - Carmina Burana
    Richmond Symphony: Valentina Peleggi - Carmina Burana
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center • 1800 seats
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center
    location23219, 600 East Grace Street  Richmond, VAlocation23219, 600 East Grace Street Richmond, VA, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Available: 178
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  • May
    21
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    RAP / HIP HOP
    Best Value
    Michael Millions & Nickelus F with the Richmond Symphony
    Michael Millions & Nickelus F with the Richmond Symphony
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center • 1800 seats
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center
    location23219, 600 East Grace Street  Richmond, VAlocation23219, 600 East Grace Street Richmond, VA, US
    From $27Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 360
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  • May
    22
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Richmond Symphony Pops: Rodgers and Hammerstein Songbook
    Richmond Symphony Pops: Rodgers and Hammerstein Songbook
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center • 1800 seats
    Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center
    location23219, 600 East Grace Street  Richmond, VAlocation23219, 600 East Grace Street Richmond, VA, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 260
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  • May
    27
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Henge
    Henge
    Ember Music Hall
    Ember Music Hall
    location23219, 309 E Broad St  Richmond, VAlocation23219, 309 E Broad St Richmond, VA, US
    From $46Avg. price ~ $5412 tickets remaining!
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Things to Do This Month

May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Richmond and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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About Events in Richmond During May 2027

May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Richmond and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Venues With Events in May

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Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
Richmond, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 17
Next Event: Jul 30, 2026
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Altria Theater - Richmond
Richmond, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 88
Next Event: Aug 06, 2026
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Bolling Haxall House
Richmond, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Nov 06, 2026
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Canal Club
Richmond, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 27
Next Event: Jul 29, 2026
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CarMax Park
Richmond, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 18
Next Event: Aug 04, 2026
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Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center
Richmond, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 67
Next Event: Jul 28, 2026
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City Stadium - Richmond
Richmond, VA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Aug 01, 2026
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Cobra Cabana
Richmond, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Nov 14, 2026
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E. Claiborne Robins Stadium
University Of Richmond, VA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Aug 29, 2026
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Ember Music Hall
Richmond, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 16
Next Event: Jul 30, 2026
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First Unitarian Universalist Church - Richmond
Richmond, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 14, 2026
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond
Richmond, VA
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 116
Next Event: Jul 29, 2026
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Gottwald Playhouse At Dominion Energy Center
Richmond, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Aug 14, 2026
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Greater Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, VA
Convention Center
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Aug 22, 2026
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Hovey Field
Richmond, VA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Sep 05, 2026
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Innsbrook Pavilion
Glen Allen, VA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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John Marshall Ballrooms
Richmond, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 18, 2026
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Kanawha Plaza
Richmond, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 23, 2026
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Richmond, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Jul 29, 2026
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Liberation Church - VA
Richmond, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 25, 2026
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Event Categories in May

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THEATRE
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CONCERTS
7 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
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Richmond Events FAQ

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Explore Richmond Events by Month

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January
Events in January 2027
4 Upcoming Events
February
Events in February 2027
20 Upcoming Events
March
Events in March 2027
15 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
6 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
15 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
9 Upcoming Events
July
This Month
Events in July 2026
16 Upcoming Events
August
Events in August 2026
103 Upcoming Events
September
Events in September 2026
108 Upcoming Events
October
Events in October 2026
104 Upcoming Events
November
Events in November 2026
72 Upcoming Events
December
Events in December 2026
40 Upcoming Events