Harrison Opera House
Visiting Harrison Opera House
Getting there & parking
Parking is available in the Harrison Opera House lot for $10*. *Parking rates may vary depending on the event.
Accessibility
This is an accessible venue.
Entry & venue rules
The Harrison Opera House is a smoke-free building. This includes electronic cigarettes. Cameras and recorders are not allowed. Outdoor food and beverages are not permitted.
Children & age policy
Children ages 2+ are required to have a ticket for entry unless otherwise noted on the event page. For Virginia Arts Festival events, children under age 6 are not permitted.
Box office
The Scope Arena box office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Harrison Opera House box office is open one hour prior to show time on event days only. For Virginia Opera events, visit vaopera.org.
(757) 664-6464
Pick-up tickets starting one hour prior to show and ending 30 minutes after show begins. Customer must present the credit card used to place the order, a photo I.D. and the order number.
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, SevenVenues gift certificates, cash and checks within 14 banking days prior to the event. When purchasing tickets with a check or credit card you must show a valid photo ID.
Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.
Getting around
Nearest transit
- York Street/Freemason β 10 min walk Β· light_rail
- Monticello β 10 min walk Β· light_rail
Parking nearby
- Car park β 1 min walk
- York Street Garage β 8 min walk
- Bank Street Garage β 10 min walk
- HRT Parking Deck β 10 min walk
- Freemason Street Garage β 11 min walk
- MacArthur Center Parking β 12 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- Culture Lounge β 2 min walk Β· bar
- Zeke's β 2 min walk Β· restaurant
- Rally's β 4 min walk Β· fast food
- Golden Fortune Chinese Restaurant β 5 min walk Β· restaurant
- Shake Shack β 6 min walk Β· fast food
- Cafe Milo β 6 min walk Β· restaurant
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events

The Bodyguard (Touring)
THE INTERNATIONAL, AWARD-WINNING SMASH-HIT MUSICAL THE BODYGUARD IS BACK! Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combine...

David Baldacci
Musicians of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra
For the enjoyment of all patrons, children under 6 are not permitted to attend.
Virginia Symphony: Classical Christmas
It's a family affair this holiday season! Eric Jacobsen and the VSO welcome back Colin Jacobsen for a program of wintry and uplifting works for violin and orchestra performed alongside a selection of ...
The Nutcracker
Step into a magical holiday world with The Nutcracker, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the United European Ballet Company. This beloved masterpiece brings the spirit of the ...
Virginia Symphony: Handel's Messiah
It's Southeastern Virginia's grandest Messiah! Handel's most famous work comes to life with the full Christmas section along with selections from the second and third parts, including the iconic Halle...
Masterwork The Christmas Gift
Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas
For the enjoyment of all patrons, children under 6 are not permitted to attend.
Virginia Symphony: Holiday Pops (Coffee Concert)
Showcasing the brightest and best of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Holiday POPS! is the holiday tradition that keeps on giving! Enjoy holiday hits of today "where the lovelight gleams" a...
Virginia Symphony: Holiday Pops
Showcasing the brightest and best of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Holiday POP's! is the Holiday tradition that keeps on giving! Enjoy holiday hits of today "where the lovelight gleams" ...
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra
Waitress (Touring)
Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights t...

Dr. Wendy Suzuki
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
