I am so excited to have a venue close by that can get some decently big artists and not feel like sardines. I have gone to this venue twice! To see Simple plan and Alex Warren! I really love this venue. They had a few food trucks but lines were outrageously long. the merch line would move but it got confusing because the bathroom line is also right there. They have plenty of bathrooms and the line moves super fast but like I said above the lines keep getting confused with the bathroom and merch line. There's only one entrance that I've found. So you have to enter and leave in the same way. MY BIGGEST ADVICE IS IF YOU DON'T LIVE WALKING DISTANCE OR DOWNTOWN TO UBER IT'S WORTH NOT TRYING TO FIND PARKING AND MAKING IT HARD TO FIND A SPOT!!! read more

Gorgeous venue! The food and drinks are priced high (which is standard for LiveNation venues tbh), but the selection is nice. There's not a bad seat in the house, and the sound is great everywhere! There's no designated parking really, but there's plenty of parking 1-2 blocks up the street from the main entrance. read more

Allianz Amphitheater - Music Venues Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I went to 8 shows last year. Sat outside for 2 more. The sight lines are good. The standing only dance spots between seats and lawn are unique and a great idea. Ask for the $5 beer specials. There were doing it last year. read more

Excellent new addition to the Richmond music scene We parked downtown for 7$ and walked about 15min to the arena They offer lawn and seats The screens are clear and the music sounds amazing It is an outdoor arena so keep that in mind They also offer food and alcohol Fun fact There are a lot of Pokémon stops here as well The staff are super nice and helpful as well read more

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Friends and I attended the I Want my 80's Tour, featuring Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung and John Cafferty. The venue is really nice, with options for reserved seats, reserved tables, and grass seating. Pro: It's not a huge venue, so wherever you sit, you have a great view of the stage and the sound is great. Cons: If you're sitting in the grass section, you cannot bring your own chair and have to pay $15 to rent one of theirs (seems that should be included in the ticket price). I spent over $22 for a can of beer, which is pretty spendy. Overall, it's a great place to catch a show and they have a decent lineup for this inaugural summer. read more

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I'm going to start with my only issue. The only water they sold was Liquid Death in a can. It was $7 for a water. You can bring your own water, check the website for what you can bring. We came to see Dispatch on a Tuesday night. The doors opened at 5:00. First band went on around 6 second around 7:30 then dispatch around 9:00. They played until 10:00 then did an encore. There were a lot of people working. Everyone we talked to was helpful and nice to talk to. There were so many places to buy alcohol. Many different beers, seltzers, and even mixed drinks. They were right where you walk in, at the top of the lawn area, and along the back side. There were a few food options also. The website says they rotate the foods trucks throughout the season. Near the entrance there was a hot dog stand. At the top of the lawn was a food truck and an ice cram stand. Then along the back there were 2 more food trucks. Make sure you walk around to see everything there is to offer. I may be getting old, but the music is definitely loud. So there is no problem hearing the music and having a great time. When you sit on the lawn do sit behind one of the poles that reduces your visibility. read more

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We enjoyed this venue a lot! We had a lot of fun! The views were great. Drinks (and assuming food) was pretty pricey. Staff at merch booth was so quick and efficient! read more

Good view from section 203, and the price for Simple Plan wasn't crazy. Also the sound was great. However, prices for food and drinks were outrageous - higher than other venues in the city/outskirts. There is also no shade, so bring a hat and glasses for before the sun sets. read more

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Every was great except parking . I saw Leon bridges here and I got there an hour early to find good parking. Some people left bad reviews , but everything was great when I went. I would definitely come back. The seats and accommodation were amazing, food and bar staff were helpful and friendly . The venue was super clean. read more

Good: Sound was great on the lawn. There there are two entrances but nobody knows about the second one... so find that one! There were PLENTY of bathrooms! Bad: Beer costs $18-$22 which is over the top absurd and frankly appalling. Also the prices are not listed anywhere, and literally the guy behind the counter would not tell me prices of things without me narrowing it down for him. I just wanted to know what everything cost and I couldn't get that intel. They want you not to know so you will just order it and have to buy it. Obnoxious. So that's a dealbreaker. They oversell the lawn seats and don't have enough rental chairs. There is not enough space for everyone to sit that bought a ticket unless everyone squishes together but since they don't ... if you get there late you're SOL. People were literally sitting in the bushes. Unacceptable. I did not read anywhere on their website where you could pre-order chairs... and I was all over that website: I just read you could rent them when you got there. But guess what, you can't. Because they are all gone. And you cannot bring your own. That's a dealbreaker. They have water stations with verbiage saying "saving plastic"... however if you want to use this station you must bring your own single use plastic water bottle UNOPENED. You cannot bring your own reusable bottle. So this is not actually saving any plastic but causing more. They also are not offering any cups to fill at their water stations People were smoking nearby I couldn't find them but I could definitely smell it. That's a dealbreaker. I bought an extremely overpriced pretzel with cheese and a sausage dog. They were mediocre at best, and the cheese sauce was cold. I was prompted to add a tip... no thank you. I think I'm too old for concerts ... I'm only 48, but I most likely won't go back. The cameras operators sucked for Alison Krauss. They often missed the person soloing and never zoomed in enough. It was frustrating. read more

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It's pretty but completely disorganized and expensive. Went to Counting Crows and it was utter chaos trying to get in. There's one way in and out, so they need to be super efficient getting people through the entrance line. Very, very long lines to get in made for a long wait to get in. We bought lawn tickets thinking it would be fun, but it was oversold and didn't have enough room for everyone. And then beer was stupid expensive but there were plenty of bars. They need to rethink the lawn situation and try to improve it. They also need to look at their processes and find ways to improve the experience. read more

Oh goodness. Maybe they will work out the kinks. We came here to see Dwight Yoakum. It was insufferably hot. There are lots of bars - but not a lot of food. Drink prices are sky high. One bathroom at the front of the venue. Can't say we'll be back unless the temp is in the 60s and the Beatles come back from the dead and reunite. read more

Allianz Amphitheater - Music Venues Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Parking was absolutely nuts. Impossible to find a spot and we got here over 2 hours early. You then have to walk pretty far to the venue. The venue itself is pretty, but it is small. They were sold out of chairs about an hour and half before the show was supposed to start, but they did offer blankets for sale. Glad we got here as early as we did because the lawn filled up quickly! There were bar and vendor booths on the lawn separate from the main area which was nice. Hopefully they will work out the kinks, but I'm not sure how the parking situation can ever get better. Not sure how they will sustain shows for artists with very large followings. read more

Allianz Amphitheater - View from the lawn - Music Venues Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Geez, people are being harsh in their reviews. Came on 7/26/25 and it was a great experience. For parking, you have to understand that this venue is in downtown Richmond City, there is no parking lot but that doesn't mean ample parking isn't available. Firstly - street parking in the city is FREE on the weekend and usually free after 6 (double check signs). We parked on 5th St half a mile from the venue and it was a quick 10 minute walk. Getting into the venue was easy. Read the FAQ's on the website - you can bring in an empty water bottle and they had ample filling stations. There was also a tent and misting area near the entrance. Since it is not a large venue, no matter what ticket you purchase you have a good view of the stage. We were in section 201 and the sound was great, no idea why other reviews indicate poor sound quality. I did have a friend who bought lawn seat tickets and stated it was not as great of an experience because of how crowded it was and people talking during the performance. For the seats, the rows are very roomy. Our only complaint is there is only one bathroom and it's on the side near the entrance, so if you are seated on the other side of the venue, take that into account. read more

The setting for this theater is great. Some old remnants of what it used to be - some sort of factory. If the show is on a sunny day, be sure to wear sunscreen! Bathrooms were decent. They had mist tents, but the fans were not blowing so it did not seem to help. Don't forget to see the food trucks. They are kind of hidden on the far side. read more

Terrible. Will not return. The whole thing seems like a big cash grab with no emphasis on the customer experience. -no parking -sound quality is poor - unacceptable -no "lawn" -oversold. nowhere to stand. literally no room -$20+ beers, $8 waters -no cover, no shade, no walkways, nowhere to go to chill or cool off, shoulder to shoulder the entire venue -bathrooms only in one area - good luck -rental chairs for $15? take up the entire "lawn" -you can sit outside the gates for free Could hardly hear the show as there were loud people talking the entire time and being over served alcohol right on top of you bc there is nowhere to stand and the sound was really lackluster. Even Dave Matthews made a comment and said "they should move that back gate and give you guys for space to move around. just looks odd from my perspective anyway..." enough said. Richmond had a chance but completely blew it. Not surprised. Just wait for Jiffy Lube or somewhere else to host the band you want to see. At least there you can park, tailgate, use the bathroom, and have a professional venue to enjoy a show. read more

We went opening weekend and really enjoyed ourselves. I was nervous about the sun but it quickly went down and the show was wonderful. read more

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No walkways. Limited access to bathrooms. Poor sound. Another chapter in the book of Richmond public works projects failing to meet the expectations. The show that I went to was sold out and had it not been, would have been easier to manage however Allianz really needs to take some time to lay some concrete and get better organized. It is sad because I've been to Live nation venues all over the country and all of them have much better walkways and access to facilities than Richmond. How this failed to happen at Allianz I'll never know. read more

Parking is awful even with reserved spots. The line took over 45 minutes to get to the one entrance and probably over 1/2 a mile away. For a small venue, and $350 seats, you couldn't even see the stage because of the elevation on the seated section. Thankfully, the weather was lovely for a late August evening but the trains running behind and alongside the amphitheater (and blowing their whistles) were distracting and annoying! Staff was rude and dismissive - even when saying goodnight! Can't say we'll be returning! Tips....get to your seats at least 90 minutes early; ladies, leave your bags/blankets (they check and measure!) at home so you can get in faster; hit the bathroom early as you enter; and get a seat near an aisle. Our seats were at the end of the aisle but directly beside box seats that were on a sectioned off platform that we could not get out of! No warning when we got our tickets - of course! Ridiculous!! Very poor planning for this venue!! Whoever was handling the cameras for the large screens was HORRIBLE! Blurry video and 80% of the time they didn't show the featured player/singer(s). Only positive...Alison Krauss and Union Station w/ Jerry Douglas were flawless! read more

Amazing view. Great staff. Good sound. But they are over selling lawn seats - by a lot. It's just too crowded on the lawn; even if you get there early you end up negotiating with folks who just can't find a spot. I would not buy a lawn ticket again until they fix the problem. I felt like a sardine in a can, which made the whole thing unpleasant. read more

Yeah fk that place. Been there twice, so it's not a one off. Allison was over sold, standing only in the grass, so we spilled onto the concrete in front of the plentiful beer sales, and then told to get off the walkway by staff. Bought an ultra and water, which was the stupid liquid death bs and it was 38 dollars. I, and my group actually left Allison Krauss 30 minutes after she went on it was so impossible to enjoy. I truly, will never go back to this money grab. read more

Not a fan. From parking to long lines to enter to ridiculous concessions pricing, this venue leaves a lot to be desired. Sitting in reserved seats is a tolerable experience, but the lawn is a chaotic fiasco. The venue rents limited HIGH BACK chairs and entitled patrons with chairs will plop themselves in front of you. There are four large poles that obstruct a considerable amount of lawn space compounding the problem. Oh, and patrons on the lawn talk throughout the performance, especially the opening band. I will NEVER sit on the lawn again and will only attend the venue for very special artists. read more

I'm so happy that Richmond has this beautiful outdoor venue to enjoy live music. We always have a wonderful time and have seen many great shows this summer! read more

What a terrible outing! Bought lawn tickets but at 6pm not even a piece of grass to stand near much less sit. No chairs to rent and this was hour before opening act. What a crappy venue and someone should audit this place for selling tickets in an area that was slammed. Go look at jiffy lube! read more

Went to see Boyz II Men and they gave a great performance. My problem was why did I pay a lot of money to sit in the third row only to have to stand up the whole show, never going there again. We paid a lot of money for our tickets and we expected to see a show Without having to stand up the entire show. If it was standing room only, they should have told us. read more

Allianz Amphitheater - A whole crowd standing in front of the first room, blocking the view - Music Venues Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I did not like this place at all. The layout is all wrong. At capacity, good luck getting a spot in the bathroom. Its all the way at the entrance. The only other option is a single room family bathroom on the far right side. Lack of food options and everything was hella expensive. Food? $20 Beer $20 Wanna sit down? You cant bring your own chair, $20 Water is called Liquid Death (thats just weird) Lawn is sliced up into first come first serve spots. Not your typical wild and free amphitheater lawn. A line up of drink vendors at the back of the lawn encloses it all, very Closter phobic. read more

Last night I went to see Boyz to Men and had the chance to visit Allianz Ampitheater for the first time. I loved the location on the waterfront and I enjoyed the city vibe with skyscrapers all around. However I found two major issues: 1) ONE entrance seemed ridiculous for a venue that holds 7,500 people. This led to a major bottleneck when we exited at the end of the show. 2) Food: there were only TWO vendors selling food in the entire place it seemed. One vendor sold overpriced hotdogs and food truck ( burgers, chicken tenders, fries, etc) had a tremendous line, was very overpriced and frankly could not handle the crowd. After waiting a bit if time to get to the front of the line, I learned that he ran out of several food items and napkins as well. My burger and fries cost $19! Next time I will definitely eat before I go. read more

Beautiful spot on the river ruined by ridiculous pricing for beverages and overcrowded lawn with sold out chairs, nowhere to stand. Huge disappointment! read more

Ugh! Went to James Taylor..... Do not go here for lawn seats. We were late and there was no lawn space. Conflicting info for security about Sutton in the mulch because there was no space!!!!!! Beautiful venue but we had to stand or sit i mulch. Will never go back read more

Probably one of the worst concert venues I've ever been to. Parking, bathrooms on only one side the building, and no cover over the premium seats are just the tip of the iceberg. Of it rains have fun in the premium seats. Never again. Y'all can have it. read more

Awful experience. They sold out of chairs yet will not allow for bringing ones own. Drinks are at least double any other venue. The parking lot attendant (no show parking this is just the bus lot) was very rude and almost got physical over people walking thru an unmarked and open parking lot. If you don't want people walking thru just put up signs, don't yell at paying customers. We will never attend this venue again, there are plenty of other options. read more

Wow, what a mess ! The seating on the lawn is a nightmare. They need to go to Virginia Beach and jiffy lube amphitheaters and take notes ... one way in one chair rental line ... no space ... chaos read more

We bought lawn seats and got there during the first act. There was no room on the lawn to sit because of all the rental chairs, which are huge. Extremely crowded and claustrophobic feeling throughout the venue. I think they oversold tickets. We left before the headliner because of this. Positive is they had employees walking around selling water/beer in the lawn, which was nice so you didn't have to wait in the bar lines. Hope they either get rid of the rental chairs or sell less lawn seats in the future. read more

What a missed opportunity by the city of Richmond. This place is poorly designed--one entrance/exit, one restroom area, and an extremely small lawn combined with overselling lawn/GA tickets is a disaster waiting to happen. read more

My best friend and I went to Neil Young at Allianz 8/10/25 and thought it was perfect! The sound was great. People were so friendly and everyone was in good spirits. All the people working were nice a could be, especially Kat. I'll always remember she and Lori when I think about this concert. The last time I saw Neil was in 1999 in MSG Theatre. He sounded great then and now. We met a couple from Portugal (Phillip and Margarita) and they had been around the world seeing Neil. They were fascinating and friendly. The positioning of the venue with the river, the backdrop of DT and the train track is so interesting. We've been to many amphitheaters some huge and this one is great because it is smaller and quaint. All in all, this place is a gem. read more

This review is for the business and the City of Richmond that supports that business. It is not a review of the band we saw which was amazing. Ticket price was higher than average which includes the profit for the business. The business and city need to do much better across the board before paying customers refuse to go back. Cons: (1) enter and exit one way needs significant improvements in lighting, crowd flow, signage. (2) At times dangerous crossing busy city streets without police presence before/after. Everyone is walking 10-15 minutes from ample paid parking however lack of city street lights without police light and crappy sidewalks makes the experience unpleasant (3) poor bathroom location / availability (4) lack of food choices inside and only a few local restaurants nearby (5) walkways inside suck, on other way to describe the layout. Pros: (1) super pleasant and professional staff (2) attracted amazing artists in Mumford and Sons Railroad Rival. BL: Do better read more

Lawn area was totally oversold. We had no place to stand or sit. There was only one bathroom where the food trucks are located. Drink prices are high as I have ever seen. read more

Feeling very ripped off. $180 for 2 "lawn tickets". They oversell so there is not enough space to find a slot on the ground even packing in like sardines. We squeezed in standing the only spot we could but it was by the path where people are constantly walking in front and there is no chance of seeing the stage. Truly bad experience. It's not a smoke free facility. I understand that it is outside but you are packed in like sardines, uncomfortable and being chocked out by cigarette smoke. If this venue is going to be managed this poorly, the tickets should be $20 max. read more

Don't waste your money on expensive tickets unless you're in the very front. When everyone is standing, the pitch of the seated section is not sloped enough and you cannot see the stage at all. Ended up going up to the lawn/GA for a better view. Very disappointed. read more

Overall a nice facility in a great location and good staffing. Enjoyed a great concert from James Taylor, however the lawn seating was clearly oversold. No idea what the regulations allow but people were packed in, sitting in shrub areas, standing on walkways, etc. Prices also seemed excessive even for such a venue. Still an enjoyable evening and will go again but will definitely consider reserved seating. read more