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About Richmond Coliseum

The Richmond Coliseum sits at the heart of downtown Richmond, VA, at 601 E Leigh Street. Opened in 1971 and closed in 2019, this indoor multipurpose arena is undergoing redevelopment planning as part of the City Center project. While the venue is vacant, the site remains a key landmark in Richmond’s entertainment and events history. This page provides a practical overview of the space, its seating configurations, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help long-term planners, investors, and visitors understand the area’s potential.

Key historical notes: notable concerts and events have included The Temptations, Kiss, Eagles, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Harlem Globetrotters. The arena accommodated roughly 13,553 seats for concerts, about 11,992 for basketball, and around 11,088 for hockey. Redevelopment plans focus on City Center with an envisioned 500-room hotel to anchor future activity near the convention center area.

Transit to the site is convenient via downtown Richmond, with the Coliseum located along multiple GRTC bus routes. Parking is available across several decks and paved lots within a block radius, particularly around the 5th–7th Street corridors. Although the arena is currently vacant, the surrounding district continues to evolve, and nearby hotels and restaurants are expected to expand as redevelopment progresses. If you’re researching this site for future events, real estate, or historical exploration, we’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted nearby options.

  • Multiple parking decks and lots within a short walk; look for options along 5th to 7th Street corridors near the venue footprint.
  • Accessible via downtown Richmond transit; the venue address is served by several GRTC routes, making car-free access feasible.
  • City Center redevelopment plans include a 500-room hotel anchoring the district. In the interim, nearby hotel options within walking distance or a short drive offer convenient stays for visitors.
  • The downtown restaurant scene nearby provides a range of dining choices from casual to refined, suitable for pre-show meals or post-event gatherings as redevelopment continues.
  • A storied venue of major concerts and events, now a part of Richmond’s evolving City Center landscape.

For event planning, redevelopment updates, and local business opportunities, keep checking this page for the latest context on the Richmond Coliseum site and its role in the City Center project.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 601 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23219.
  • Venue type: Indoor multipurpose arena (now vacant/defunct).
  • Opened: August 21, 1971; Closed: February 2019.
  • Seating capacity (configurations): ~13,553 for concerts; ~11,992 for basketball; ~11,088 for hockey.
  • Current status: Vacant/defunct; undergoing redevelopment planning for demolition as part of City Center project; no renaming confirmed.
  • Parking: Multiple decks and paved lots within a block radius; parking options typically around 5th–7th Street areas; official venue pages reference nearby parking decks/lots.
  • Transit: Accessible via downtown Richmond transit; multiple GRTC bus routes serve the area (Coliseum located at 601 East Leigh Street).
  • Nearby hotels: City Center plans envision a 500-room hotel to anchor redevelopment; historically there were hotels in the vicinity across from the convention center area.
  • Notable events hosted: Major concerts (e.g., The Temptations, Kiss, Eagles); Harlem Globetrotters (last event in 2018); Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson are noted among historically notable performers.