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About Lyric Ave At The Hippodrome
Welcome to Lyric Ave at The Hippodrome, Richmond’s historic theatre district hub now branded as The Hippodrome Venues. With four distinct event spaces—the Ballroom, Screening Room, Speakeasy, and Speakeasy Grill—this venue offers versatile configurations for concerts, private events, and performances. Located at 528 North 2nd Street, Richmond, VA 23219, the Hippodrome blends a storied showbiz past with modern, flexible spaces, making it a premier spot to host or attend unforgettable experiences.
Whether you’re planning a small private gathering in one of the intimate spaces or a larger event in the Ballroom, you’ll find seating and layout options to suit your needs. We’ve got you covered with clear details on seating capacity, parking, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining choices to help you secure your plans with ease.
Historically a stage for jazz greats and Broadway legends, The Hippodrome continues its legacy as a vibrant, multi-space venue. For guests, there are ample parking options within one block and a broader network within a six-block radius. Public transit via GRTC is convenient, with the 2nd & Marshall stop serving multiple routes. When you’re ready to book, we’ll help you find the right space and the best access to nearby hotels and restaurants so you can focus on the show.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 528 North 2nd Street, Richmond, VA 23219.
- Venue type: Historic Hippodrome Theatre now branded as The Hippodrome Venues, offering four event spaces (Ballroom, Screening Room, Speakeasy, Speakeasy Grill).
- Seating/chart: The Hippodrome Ballroom has about 450 capacity; The Screening Room, The Speakeasy, and The Speakeasy Grill are smaller spaces; total venue capacity listed up to 700 for all spaces combined.
- Capacity by space (examples): The Hippodrome Ballroom (450), The Screening Room (private events; capacity varies), The Speakeasy (capacity varies), The Speakeasy Grill (60); total venue capacity up to 700.
- Parking: 300+ parking spaces within one block; additional options exist within a larger six-block radius (about 5,400 spaces total in the area).
- Transit: Nearby GRTC bus service with stops such as 2nd & Marshall (#117) serving routes including 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, and 50.
- Nearby hotels: Several options within a half-mile or so, including Richmond Marriott, Quirk Hotel, Hilton Richmond Downtown, Linden Row Inn, Graduate Richmond, and others.
- Notable events hosted: The Hippodrome has historic roots hosting Jazz and Broadway-era stars (Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, James Brown); the site today hosts private events in multiple spaces.