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About Mayo Island

Mayo Island is a historic private event venue on the downtown Richmond riverfront, spanning about 3 acres and capable of hosting large outdoor gatherings for up to 7,000 guests. Located on Mayo Island at 501 South 14th Street, the site is part of the James River Park System following a city purchase in January 2024. While plans call for converting the site to Mayo Island Park with many structures removed and a fall 2026 public opening target, the space remains a versatile open-air setting ideal for festivals, concerts, and community events. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats for upcoming events and coordinate logistics quickly.

Parking is historically strong on Mayo Island, with more than 600 on-site spots and an overflow option to accommodate large crowds. A dedicated shuttle drop-off area was previously described for smooth arrival. While there isn’t a formal seating chart for Mayo Island due to its grass and event-area layout, planners describe the space as open, grassy, and flexible to fit a variety of event formats. The venue sits along the downtown riverfront near the Mayo Bridge (14th Street Bridge), with easy access from downtown transit and nearby parking. After the 2024 city acquisition, Mayo Island sits within the James River Park System, and visitors can expect evolving access as the site transitions toward Mayo Island Park. For accommodations, the downtown area offers several trusted hotels and dining options, including the Omni Richmond Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown, The Berkeley Hotel, and The Commonwealth. These properties provide convenient bases for guests and easy transport to the event site. As you plan, consider our affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant partners to secure comfortable stays and reliable dining close to Mayo Island.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Mayo Island Entertainment Venue, 501 South 14th Street, Richmond, VA.
  • Venue type (historic): private event venue capable of hosting up to 7,000 people on about 3 acres of space; on-site parking ~600 spots with overflow options.
  • Current status: city purchase completed January 2024; island now part of the James River Park System; planned conversion to Mayo Island Park with demolition of most buildings and parking; fall 2026 public opening target.
  • Notable events hosted (historic): Jam Sandwich, Earth Day, Cinco De Mayo, RVA Beer Festival, Earth Day Kite Festival, Tour de Fall Line, Massey on the River.
  • Parking (historic): over 600 on-island parking spaces plus an overflow lot; drop-off space for shuttles described on the site.
  • Seating/chart: no formal seating chart exists for Mayo Island as a formal venue; space described as grass/event areas suitable for large, open-air events.
  • Nearby hotels (reference): Omni Richmond Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Downtown, The Berkeley Hotel, The Commonwealth (all within downtown Richmond).
  • Transit/Access: located on the downtown riverfront near the Mayo Bridge (14th St Bridge); parking and downtown transit options serve the area (GRTC).