Richmond’s Riverfront Amphitheater: A look at progress months after groundbreaking

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — 8News is set to provide an exclusive update on the Riverfront Amphitheater, months after city leaders officially broke ground on the project. Developers will be giving a tour later on Tuesday with information on the project’s construction.

The amphitheater, strategically located along South 2nd Street between Tredegar Street and the Kanawha Canal, is designed to accommodate 25 to 35 large-scale events annually once completed.

The concept for the venue was conceived several years ago; however, construction faced delays , pushing the original timeline back by a year.

Groundbreaking for the site occurred in January 2024, and Tuesday, Oct. 15 marks the first opportunity for the public to see the current state of construction.

The Riverfront Amphitheater will feature local vendors and Richmond’s glittering skyline in the background, with a venue that can host 7,500 music lovers. It is projected to create 300 jobs and is expected to bring in more than $30 million from concert-goers a year.

Developers are optimistic about completing the project by next summer, with plans for it to become a key destination for entertainment in the region.

Stay tuned for updates as the project progresses and the vision for Richmond’s Riverfront Amphitheater comes to life.

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