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About The Lawn at Richmond Coliseum

The Lawn at Richmond Coliseum sits at the heart of downtown Richmond, historically hosting major concerts and events before the site entered redevelopment discussions for City Center. Although the venue is not currently hosting events, we’ve gathered practical information to understand its past access and the surrounding amenities that travelers and locals would have used. Here you’ll find parking context, transit options, and nearby hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you plan around the site as City Center development progresses.

Address: 601 East Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Nearby landmarks include downtown hotels, dining options, and the evolving timeline of redevelopment in the area. For those researching the site’s history or planning potential future visits, this guide offers a neutral overview with practical details.

Note: The Lawn at Richmond Coliseum is not operating as a venue today. Historic capacity varied by event type (concerts up to 13,553; basketball 11,992; hockey 11,088). Parking historically relied on nearby downtown garages and lots, including the Coliseum Garage at 501 N 7th Street. Public transit via downtown GRTC routes serves the Leigh Street area, with a transfer station enhancements completed around 2023–24. For lodging and dining, trusted downtown partners provide convenient options for stays and meals as redevelopment continues. If and when events resume under a new configuration, we’ll update with current details and seating charts as they become available.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 601 East Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23219.
  • Status: Closed since 2019; property targeted for redevelopment as City Center; demolition has been discussed but was not confirmed as completed as of late 2025.
  • Capacity (historical): 13,553 for concerts; 11,992 for basketball; 11,088 for hockey.
  • Notable events: The Temptations (1973), The Eagles (1977) are documented in historic listings; Friday Cheers originated there in 1984.
  • Current use: The site is part of the City Center redevelopment plan and is not hosting events as a functioning venue; the Coliseum is being considered for demolition to make way for new development.
  • Parking: Historically surrounded by downtown parking garages/lots; Coliseum Garage was listed as a downtown option (501 N 7th Street) for event parking.
  • Transit: Downtown GRTC bus routes serve the Leigh Street area; a downtown transfer station opened in 2023–24 to improve service; near Leigh/2nd Streets and other stops.
  • Nearby hotels (for planning stays): Omni Richmond Hotel, Richmond Marriott, Hilton Richmond Downtown, The Commonwealth, Quirk Hotel, among others in downtown Richmond.
  • Seating chart: Historically available via various sources; current active seating charts are not in operation since the venue is closed.