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    Shelb L.

    As a local, the Scope is one of my go-to spots for concerts and events. I've been here many times and I'm always impressed with how well this venue handles big crowds. The place is clean, organized, and really capable of hosting just about anything. Whether it's a concert, circus, or monster truck show, everything usually runs smoothly. One thing I really appreciate is that the restrooms are well stocked and clean, even when the place is packed. The atmosphere is great, the staff is helpful, and it always feels like a solid experience from start to finish. If you're in the area and have a chance to attend an event here, you should!

    Leah J.

    The first annual Cousinz Festival was hosted at the Norfolk Scope Arena and it was the perfect location for such an, amazing event. The Scope Arena Grounds included food trucks, DJ sets, and vendors. I loved that they also had a designated cooling station area as well. Since we decided to eat before coming to the event, we grabbed some bottles of water and listened to a few songs from the DJs before heading inside. A few artists were performing on the main stage, including Erykah Badu, so once we found our seats, we were excited to enjoy the show. The seats were pretty comfortable and to me, there was no bad seat in the arena. Erykah Badu definitely did her thing. I'd never seen her in concert and she did not disappoint. Overall, we had a great time at the festival and I hope the Scope Arena hosts it again next year.

    Maria C.

    It's been over five years since my last review. I visited this venue for a different type of event. This was not a sporting event, no concert, but the RnB Block party was held here on the first Saturday in December 2023. No issues getting to the parking lot and parking was cool. Free parking this night, definitely did not expect this, but was happy! The venue itself is dated, but it does the job. The event itself was definitely unorganized and it seemed the venders were not prepared for the huge crowd. Nevertheless, I will always be a fan of the scope, but this event, nah. Have fun and enjoy life :)

    Ashleigh F.

    We visited this venue for a comedy show on a Saturday evening. I came to the venue the day before to buy the tickets. Since I paid with a card I had to pay an extra fee for the tickets. The clerk was nice and advised me to get there early since there was another event at the same time. When we arrived the main parking lot was already full so we had to park in another parking structure. Parking was $10 to park in the lot. The venue was large and the ushers were helpful in finding our seats. During the show we got mudslide drinks. They were tasty and strong. After the comedy show we got stuck in the lot for about an hour after the show. Unfortunately no one was out assisting with traffic control.

    Cirque Du Soleil
    Nicky S.

    Over many years, we have been to the Scope Arena for different events from hockey, the circus and more. We came here most recently to attend Cirque Du Soleil on a Saturday evening. We parked in the garage adjacent to the arena which cost $10. We arrived early so we could have dinner on Granby Street at Codex. It is nice that the arena is walking distance to a plethora of dining options for before or after your event. Getting in to the arena was easy and fast with mobile ticket scanning. They seem to have that system down for ease of entrance. Finding our seats was also easy. Ushers were available but we did not need assistance. Seating was great and it seems to be one of those venues where all the seats have a decent view. When departing the show, they didn't have all of the exits open so there was a bit of a bottleneck and wait as you shuffle like cattle to get out. We didn't purchase any food or drinks since we had just enjoyed dinner downtown, but we did see vendors for popcorn (huge line), tacos, pizza, ice cream and beverages.

    Just Cirque du Soleil'ing
    Kwame S.

    It seems smaller than I remember . . . probably because I was a smaller human (ie 10/11 years old) during my last visit. We visited Norfolk Scopre to check out Cirque du Soleil and had an amazing time. While the seats were a bit tight, the chairs were somewhat comfortable. Actually I'll elaborate on this. I think we have been spoiled with larger seats and aisles in movie and expect the same for arenas. So, the seat were pretty normal/average sized. Of course, if you like a little more leg room, you should try to get an aisle seat. The Scope's sound and lighting were pretty much on par with other venues in the area. I thought the ushers were very helpful and friendly (especially dealing with a few rude attendees). While The Scope has ample parking, I was a bit surprised that parking was $10. I dunno, it seemed pretty pricey since other parking garages in the area charge around $2-$5 for parking.

    Ray K.

    Today has been exceptional! My first Tattoo event and I can't wait until next year!! Thank you to our armed forces and allies for their contributions and amazing talents! Today will be one for the books

    View of arena from my hotel
    Kim G.

    Attended Sebastian Maniscalco concert the other night, first time at this venue. Walking to the Arena, it was very aged, not well maintained, grasses growing through pavers, mold on the cement, it looked very unkept. I don't live in Norfolk, travelled fromOBX and was extremely disappointed with the venue. It really shows signs of aging and quite frankly should be torn down and replaced. The seats on the floor were extremely uncomfortable and the steps going down were extremely dangerous. The city of Norfolk should definitely be embarrassed, even the comedian referred to the area as "I Am Legend ", the movie ....a type of apocalypse city!!

    Ice rink
    Ellen A.

    My family and I always love coming to the scope to watch the admirals play. It's a great atmosphere and we always have fun when we come.

    Norfolk's own Admirals
    Ray N.

    I was pleasantly surprised with the New (to me) digital screens and sound system at the Norfolk scope for an Admirals game. It has been some time since the last time I visited and I was very pleased. The employees were very nice. The Sri is were cold but the selection was limited (1 kind of beer). I don't know if this was this particular stand but I made due. Definitely will be coming back!

    Breast Cancer awareness game! Lots of fun!
    Chelsea R.

    Came here for a hockey game with my boyfriend. It was one of the Breast Cancer awareness ones so the ice was pink and our guys were decked out in pink and white. Very cute. Since I'm a Mammographer it was rather fitting. Not much of a hockey girl, but the atmosphere was very welcoming and I actually had a good time! There were plenty of spots to grab a beer and some food outside of the inner stadium (not leaving the building). So we grabbed a few and really just enjoyed ourselves. This was my first time at the Scope and I really liked it! Would totally come again.

    Peter white @Norfolk jazz fest
    Khari J. S.

    The Norfolk waterfront jazz festival rained out, new, they had a contingency plan ready, move the festival indoors to the nearby Norfolk Scope Arena. This was my 1st visit to this facility, and I found it to be exceptional. The acoustics for an event such as this was fabulous. Artists such as Peter White and Richard Elliott melodically echoed in this place. My only dig would be the food court area, which didn't allow for the four vendors to prepare their food indoors, causing them to improvise, cooking outdoors and shuttling food back an forth, causing a delay in service, and actually running out of my choices by the time I stood an waited in the list for over a half hour However, this would not prevent my returning to this venue for another such event.

    Cat R.

    This place is awesome! I came here for a Navy hockey game, Ford vs. Lincoln, and because it wasn't so crowded and I was there to take photos, I was able to move around freely and really explore the place. The price for beer and food is what you'd expect from a place like this, so no surprises there. There is a smoking area as well, just ask one of the security guys and they'll point you in the right direction.

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    757 Events - Decor

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    I so cannot remember the owner of this place, but hopefully I took a picture of the card and posted…read moreit here. Nevertheless, this place is phenomenal!! I believe this place is fairly new, because I so remember something else being in this spot some years ago. However, I could be wrong, but let's focus on present day... I was invited to a 50th birthday celebration here last Saturday. I had a general idea of where the place was located since I am sorta familiar with the area being a native and all. But we arrived close to 7pm and everything was all set up. My friend advised us to arrive at 6:45pm because it was a surprise party for her husband... so we popped in and everything was in tact. Even the workers were on their post awaiting to great the guest and provide service. I especially loved seeing this! I don't know about you, but I have been places where people are still setting up or put the early arrival guest in a waiting area until the main area is set. Well not at 757 events, they were on point!! I can be long winded when writing reviews, but I like to give yall an experience and feel how I felt when I visited. Especially, since this is the first review... This place is really all the rage!! Not too big of a event space, but just the right size to entertain a group of 100 maybe more. But a few tables were set up along with a few cocktail tables... a club lounge vibe it gave. I believe the owner decorate the spot, so my friend gave a vision and it came to life last Saturday night. Another big plus... the owner catered the event. The buffet set up is away from the party people... I loved this!!! I didn't have to worry about smelling like food or even the venue smelling like food! The bar set up... another big plus!! I believe the bartender was set up through the owner and he was on point too. Even though he was a one man show, he kept the drinks flowing... no complaints, all smiles!! Now the parking lot is rather small. I did not notice if more parking was behind the building. But if you arrive early enough no worries here, as we did. Overall, this place is gorgeous and far as I can see ran properly and with love! You can tell whoever is behind this, loves what they do. I highly recommend you look into this venue space for your party needs big or small. Take care and enjoy life :)

    Simply amazing! I found this place on Eventective while searching for an all inclusive party venue,…read moreI am so glad I did. I emailed them and was immediately contacted by Karen, the owner. She is such a joy to work with. For someone like me that worries about every little detail, I felt comfortable leaving it all to her. She is professional, kind and makes sure you are at ease during the entire process. I told her exactly what my vision was and she went ABOVE AND BEYOND. The staff that was there on the day of my event were also very friendly and professional. We loved the bartender. Most importantly, the food was delicious. Not one complaint was given. You will not be disappointed if you book with 757 events. They handle it ALL, food, decorations, liquor, DJ if needed. My husband had the best surprise party ever. I will book here time and time again. Thank you, Karen, and your wonderful staff!

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    We dined at Town Point Club during Restaurant Week, and the food was absolutely amazing--everything…read morewas delicious and beautifully prepared. Our waiter, Jimmy, was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely enjoyable to talk with--a true professional. The view was superb, and the room itself felt warm and cozy. It's truly unfortunate that it's a members-only club, because I would dine there far more often if I could! Overall, I give the entire experience a big thumbs up. For anyone considering joining a club, this one offers many wonderful aspects that are well worth looking into.

    My cousin is a member. I enjoyed the Norfolk Jazz Fest from the outdoor seating area. When we…read morefirst arrived, they were accommodating changing our seats from at the wall to next to the window. No one came to take our drink order once we were seated. 10 minutes had gone by and then one of the hosts came by and told us they had a table for us outside which was a nice treat. Again, sat at the table for about 20 minutes before a waitperson arrived to take our order. We decided to give drink and food order right when we had her attention. We told her when we wanted the appetizers to come out first. They had a popcorn snack that we weren't even served until we asked about it. The food arrived all together. Despite the pace of the service, the food was beyond delicious! It was a New Orleans themed dinner and it was amazing. The last disappointment of the evening was when we ordered another round of drinks. It took us over 50 minutes to receive our drinks and had to not only remind our waitperson but ask 2 other people. I suggest they hire the appropriate number of staff (bartenders, waitpeople etc) to handle the volume for a special event. I'm not sure about how the other patrons felt about the pace of the service but for this to be my first impression as a guest especially when my cousin is a regular who comes at least twice a month, it was not what I expected. I will be back and will hopefully have a better experience.

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    I can't recommend The Fred enough. We held our wedding here in September 2025. It's nestled in a…read morequiet, cozy area of Ghent, and we loved the natural gardens for our photos. Their pricing was also perfect for our tight budget. We felt so lucky finding this gem. Eleise was wonderful. She always answered emails or made herself available when I wanted to visit the venue twice more after signing the contract. We had just under 50 guests, and the space worked beautifully for the romantic and intimate setting we wanted. We had an outdoor ceremony and used both the indoor and outdoor spaces for our cocktail hour and reception. The only thing I wish had been different was being allowed to set up a little bit the day before. I was told it wasn't permitted due to past negative experiences. We were able to rehearse our outdoor ceremony the day before, but didn't have access to the indoor space. Because of that, there was a lot to do on the wedding day, and my crew simply didn't have enough time to get everything done. That wasn't The Fred's fault, I should've delegated things a little better and asked for more help. Looking back, even a couple of hours the day before just to walk through the space with my planning team and place stickies around the place explaining my vision would have helped tremendously. Just something to consider when choosing your venue.

    I've been here many events ago and recently had my own event here. The guy running the place is…read morealways nice and accommodating. The center is in the beautiful part of the Ghent area. I wish they can do something about the landscaping because It looks like big bushy weeds growing everywhere but I'm sure that's part of the "look" For the inside there are 2 floors you can make use of that includes a kitchen on the first floor. The center itself is spacious and for what I needed it for, it fit the need. The place is dated and could need some major remodeling.

    Norfolk Scope Arena - stadiumsarenas - Updated May 2026

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