The National

Historic concert venue located in Richmond, VA.

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    (804) 612-1900

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    thenationalva.com

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    Music Venue

Address

708 E Broad St (btwn N 7th St and N 8th St) Richmond , VA 23219 United States

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Vesper A

Concert venue . If you go upstairs there is a really chill bar that serves (limited) food. I got a slice of pizza and was surprised with how filling it was! Easy access to the highway too for travelers

Thomas Nelson

They have like 2 bars , a restaurant and a kick-ass music scene that always comes to this place. Great sound system too. What more could you ask for from a good venue?

SMG Design

Great place to see a show but the sound isn't all that good. You have to get in front of the mixing board if you want to hear it good.

Brian Bassett

One of the cities best live music venues . During training camp the National will host various acts like The Dropkick Murphys, Steve Earle & The Dukes and "Uncle Ted" -- the one and only Ted Nugent.

THINK PINK FLOYD BILLY

Think Pink Floyd USA would like the opportunity to perform for you during the 2017/18 season. watch the band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L20EDNSw93E THANK YOU (THE BAND) WWW.THINKPINKFLOYD.COM

Hollie

Beautiful venue, unfortunately it was so damn hot. They also had a small smoking area outside, and it just poured smoke in. They should have just let them smoke inside.

Feedback

We're so fortunate to have a such a great venue like this in our hometown! It seems like every act that plays here comes back again... some of the best performances we've seen!

*Sabrina

Dear Jesse Hasek of 10 Years, we love you and your beautiful music . Never stop doing what drives you. Fans til the end, Raven and *Sabrina

Dustin Matthews

Among the best venues in America. Great sound, great staff , and great partners to XL102. @xl102richmond

Eddie Lamb

Cool venue. Really easy to find off of 95. Parking in back!!

Brad Zickafoose

Another great music venue in Virginia. If you like The NorVa in Norfolk, you'll love this place.

gungho guides gunghoguides.com

If the bars downstairs are too crowded , make your way upstairs. There's another bar on the right-hand side. You can also order food from the late night menu!

Brian Bassett

One of the cities best live music venues . Franz Ferdinand plays on Aug 11th!

Mrs Thomas

Nice venue. Warning uou are standing, leave the cute heels at home!

Liz

Awesome venue! You can get right up against the stage, very cozy !

Phillip Vaughan

Really great acts come here all the time!

Genette Jones

I've seen a lot of phenomenal shows here. Just wish people would STFU during performances . Why pay good money to get drunk and chat it up with your buddies the whole time?

Chad Brown

Most of the balcony upstairs is open to the public and offers a great view of the stage.

Peter Pate

Great music venue , cold beer .

The Flats at West Broad Village

So much fun a the national. Check out the web sight for the next show!

RVA Badge

Richmond's Premiere 1500 person venue is general admission and offers VIP sections and two private bars upstairs.

The Flats at West Broad Village

Great music spot in Richmond!

Chris

Amazing old theater with great architectural details and history, but face it, we're really all just here to see the show!

The Flats at West Broad Village

Time to go see a show! Check out the schedule on the National's web page.

Mark

Concerts start on time, so get your ass there early!

Alyssa Anderson

Great artists that preform!

Justin B

Tip for The National. While inbetween bands, don't play songs from the band that's playing tonight.

Peter Mantsourani

Great venue. Great sound system . Great schedules.

Rena

Great place to see concerts . Awesome in Summer since they have AC .

Mike Ferri

Borrow an electric beard trimmer from Tom Falcone so you don't look like a homeless person... Also enjoy an ice cold Dr. Pepper .

Chad Williams

1500 person venue pulling in National to Local actshttp://www.thenationalva.com

Donna Duschek

Awesome sound system !

Nona

Great handicap seating.

Photo Finish

Check out The Downtown Fiction w/ Mayday Parade , We The Kings and Anarbor on 3/06!!! Read more

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Justin B

Tip for The National. While inbetween bands, don't play songs of the band that's playing tonight.

Eddie Idel

AWESOME!!!

Douglas Hale

Rock Concerts

Chad Williams

Best music spot in RVA.

Maria Jones

often, good bands perform here :)

Rainy Day Fix

This theatre was saved from demolition by Historic Richmond Foundation.

Chino Nadal

AWSOME place To go

Ashley Buffey

Go on Sunday at 10am for Commonwealth Chapel.

Chris

Get there early, and expect old women to judge you for dancing (like they did w/ my friends and me at Adam Lambert)

Ryan Stanikk

Check out NEW RIOT who supported Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto!

Heather Morris

Pretty sure it is illegal for a guy to frisk a girl upon entering. Shame on you national for not having a woman working.

Dustin Haddenham

Check out the scary room in the vip area...

Mary P

Way better than the norva

Melissa Epps

If the play black balloon....look out cuz im crowd surfin...

Groom Taxi

If you really want to Rock. Roll with the National

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