Richmond Coliseum, Richmond

Name: Richmond Coliseum
Address: 601 E Leigh St, Richmond, 23219-1443, United States
Telephone: +1 804-780-4970

#7 among attractions in Richmond

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Facts and practical information

Richmond Coliseum was an arena located in Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one. The arena was quietly shuttered in February 2019 while new proposed replacements are in development. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 13.6 thous.Coordinates: 37°32'41"N, 77°26'4"W

Address

601 E Leigh StDowntown Richmond (City Center)Richmond 23219-1443 United States

Contact

+1 804-780-4970

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Day trips

Richmond Coliseum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Virginia Washington Monument, White House of the Confederacy, The National, Virginia Women's Monument.

~1860 ftS
Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond
9 min walk • The Virginia Washington Monument, also known as the Washington Monument, is a 19th-century neoclassical statue of George Washington located on the public square in Richmond, Virginia.
~1990 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
White House of the Confederacy, Richmond
10 min walk • The White House of the Confederacy is a historic house located in the Court End neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Built in 1818, it was the main executive residence of the sole President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, from August 1861 until April 1865.
~970 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
5 min walk • The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row.
~1880 ftS
Memorial
Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond
10 min walk • The Virginia Women's Monument is a state memorial in Richmond, Virginia commemorating the contributions of Virginia women to the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America.
~1700 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond
9 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Located directly across the street from the Virginia State Capitol, it has long been a popular house of worship for political figures, including General Robert E. Lee and Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Davis was a member.
~1850 ftS
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Richmond
9 min walk • Old City Hall, known formerly as City Hall, is the former city hall of Richmond, Virginia that was designed by Elijah E. Myers. It served as City Hall from its completion in 1894 through the 1970s.
~860 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Marshall House, Richmond
5 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.
~1480 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
8 min walk • The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
14 min walk • Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in Richmond, VA. It is located at 200 West Marshall Street in Richmond, VA, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.
~1520 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Richmond
8 min walk • The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Site located at 110½ E. Leigh Street on "Quality Row" in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. The site was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1975.
~1440 ftS
Church
St. Peter's Church, Richmond
7 min walk • St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral of Richmond, Virginia, United States, located at 800 E. Grace St. is the oldest Catholic Church in Richmond. From the erecting of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond in 1850 until the completion of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in 1906, St. Peter's Church served as the cathedral and seat of the diocese.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Richmond Coliseum open?

Richmond Coliseum is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Richmond Coliseum?

Nearby attractions include John Marshall House, Richmond (5 min walk), Court End, Richmond (5 min walk), BioTech 1, Richmond (5 min walk), The National, Richmond (5 min walk).

How to get to Richmond Coliseum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Richmond Coliseum:

Bus

H • Lines: 12 (5 min walk)
I • Lines: 3C, 5 (5 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (20 min walk)