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Arts & Culture in Norfolk: Things to Do

30 upcoming events at 10 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond

VenuNite currently lists 30 upcoming arts & culture events in Norfolk across 10 venues. Next on the calendar: Stitch and Bitch Norfolk at CURE Coffeehouse and Brasserie, Zoo Tales at Virginia Zoo, Zoo Tales at Virginia Zoo, Contra Dance - no experience needed at First Lutheran Church. Listing data was last refreshed September 13, 2026.

Upcoming Arts & Culture Events

Arts & Culture Venues in Norfolk

The Governor's School For The Arts

Harrison Opera House

L Douglas Wilder Performing

More Things to Do in Norfolk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What arts & culture things to do are in Norfolk tonight?: VenuNite currently has no arts & culture events listed in Norfolk for tonight. The full upcoming calendar below includes later dates.
What venues in Norfolk host arts & culture events?: Norfolk has 10 venues with upcoming arts & culture events, including Virginia Zoo, The Governor's School For The Arts, Harrison Opera House and 7 more.
Are there free arts & culture events in Norfolk?: 1 upcoming arts & culture event is explicitly listed as free in Norfolk. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.

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Wed, Sep 16

Stitch and Bitch Norfolk

CURE Coffeehouse and Brasserie · Norfolk

Thu, Sep 17

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Sat, Sep 19

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Sat, Sep 19

Contra Dance - no experience needed

First Lutheran Church · Norfolk

Sun, Sep 20

The Philosophy of Art (Series): From Paris to New York - The Birth of Modern Art

Chrysler Museum of Art · Norfolk

Thu, Sep 24

Wild Tykes

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Thu, Sep 24

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Thu, Sep 24

Fall 2026 School of Business Faculty Research Seminar

L Douglas Wilder Performing · Norfolk

Thu, Oct 1

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Fri, Oct 2

Be Your Own Website AI Authority: Writing for SEO, GEO & AI Discovery for Website and Event Calendar Content

L Douglas Wilder Performing · Norfolk

Sat, Oct 3

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Thu, Oct 8

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Fri, Oct 9

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta OCT 2026 - 3 Nt ABQ + 2 Nt Santa Fe & Pecos Natl Pk

ORF · Norfolk

Thu, Oct 15

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Thu, Oct 22

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Thu, Oct 29

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Thu, Oct 29

Fall Juried Art Exhibition

The Governor's School For The Arts · Norfolk

Thu, Nov 5

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Sat, Nov 7

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Thu, Nov 12

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Thu, Nov 19

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo · Norfolk

Tue, Nov 24

Senior Choreography Showcase, Class of 2027

The Governor's School For The Arts · Norfolk

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM

The Nutcracker

Harrison Opera House · Norfolk

Get Tickets(opens in a new tab)

Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM

6th Annual Krampusnacht at Maker's Craft Brewery

Maker's Craft Brewery · Norfolk · Free

Tue, Dec 15 · 7:00 PM

The Nutcracker: Symphony Of Lights

Attucks Theatre · Norfolk

Get Tickets(opens in a new tab)

Mon, Dec 21 · 7:00 PM

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra

Harrison Opera House · Norfolk

Get Tickets(opens in a new tab)

Fri, Mar 19

13th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show

The Governor's School For The Arts · Norfolk

Wed, Apr 7 · 7:30 PM

The Norfolk Forum 2026-27 Lecture Series: Speakers, Titles, And Dates

Harrison Opera House · Norfolk

Get Tickets(opens in a new tab)

Thu, Apr 22

39th Spring Juried Art Exhibition

The Governor's School For The Arts · Norfolk

Sun, May 16

Annual Student Film Festival

The Governor's School For The Arts · Norfolk

Stitch and Bitch Norfolk

Wed, Sep 16Food & Drink

Stitch and Bitch Norfolk

CURE Coffeehouse and Brasserie

Norfolk, VA

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Stitch and Bitch Norfolk

Wed, Sep 16Food & Drink

Stitch and Bitch Norfolk

CURE Coffeehouse and Brasserie

Norfolk, VA

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Zoo Tales

Thu, Sep 17Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

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Zoo Tales

Thu, Sep 17Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

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Zoo Tales

Sat, Sep 19Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

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Zoo Tales

Sat, Sep 19Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

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Contra Dance - no experience needed

Sat, Sep 19Dance

Contra Dance - no experience needed

First Lutheran Church

Norfolk, VA

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Contra Dance - no experience needed

Sat, Sep 19Dance

Contra Dance - no experience needed

First Lutheran Church

Norfolk, VA

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The Philosophy of Art (Series): From Paris to New York - The Birth of Modern Art

The Philosophy of Art (Series): From Paris to New York - The Birth of Modern Art

Chrysler Museum of Art

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

The Philosophy of Art (Series): From Paris to New York - The Birth of Modern Art

The Philosophy of Art (Series): From Paris to New York - The Birth of Modern Art

Chrysler Museum of Art

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Wild Tykes

Thu, Sep 24Family

Wild Tykes

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

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Wild Tykes

Thu, Sep 24Family

Wild Tykes

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

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Zoo Tales

Thu, Sep 24Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Sep 24Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Fall 2026 School of Business Faculty Research Seminar

Thu, Sep 24Literary

Fall 2026 School of Business Faculty Research Seminar

L Douglas Wilder Performing

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Fall 2026 School of Business Faculty Research Seminar

Thu, Sep 24Literary

Fall 2026 School of Business Faculty Research Seminar

L Douglas Wilder Performing

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Oct 1Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

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Zoo Tales

Thu, Oct 1Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

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Be Your Own Website AI Authority: Writing for SEO, GEO & AI Discovery for Website and Event Calendar Content

Be Your Own Website AI Authority: Writing for SEO, GEO & AI Discovery for Website and Event Calendar Content

L Douglas Wilder Performing

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Be Your Own Website AI Authority: Writing for SEO, GEO & AI Discovery for Website and Event Calendar Content

Be Your Own Website AI Authority: Writing for SEO, GEO & AI Discovery for Website and Event Calendar Content

L Douglas Wilder Performing

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Sat, Oct 3Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Sat, Oct 3Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Oct 8Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

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Zoo Tales

Thu, Oct 8Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta OCT 2026 - 3 Nt ABQ + 2 Nt Santa Fe & Pecos Natl Pk

Fri, Oct 9Festival

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta OCT 2026 - 3 Nt ABQ + 2 Nt Santa Fe & Pecos Natl Pk

ORF

Norfolk, VA

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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta OCT 2026 - 3 Nt ABQ + 2 Nt Santa Fe & Pecos Natl Pk

Fri, Oct 9Festival

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta OCT 2026 - 3 Nt ABQ + 2 Nt Santa Fe & Pecos Natl Pk

ORF

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Oct 15Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

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Zoo Tales

Thu, Oct 15Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Oct 22Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Oct 22Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Oct 29Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Oct 29Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Fall Juried Art Exhibition

Fall Juried Art Exhibition

The Governor's School For The Arts

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Fall Juried Art Exhibition

Fall Juried Art Exhibition

The Governor's School For The Arts

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Nov 5Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Nov 5Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Sat, Nov 7Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Sat, Nov 7Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Nov 12Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Nov 12Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Nov 19Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Zoo Tales

Thu, Nov 19Family

Zoo Tales

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Senior Choreography Showcase, Class of 2027

Tue, Nov 24Dance

Senior Choreography Showcase, Class of 2027

The Governor's School For The Arts

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Senior Choreography Showcase, Class of 2027

Tue, Nov 24Dance

Senior Choreography Showcase, Class of 2027

The Governor's School For The Arts

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

The Nutcracker

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PMTheater

The Nutcracker

Harrison Opera House

Norfolk, VA

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →(opens in a new tab)

The Nutcracker

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PMTheater

The Nutcracker

Harrison Opera House

Norfolk, VA

Get Tickets →(opens in a new tab)

6th Annual Krampusnacht at Maker's Craft Brewery

Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PMFREEArt

6th Annual Krampusnacht at Maker's Craft Brewery

Maker's Craft Brewery

Norfolk, VA

Free · Eventbrite →

6th Annual Krampusnacht at Maker's Craft Brewery

Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PMFREEArt

6th Annual Krampusnacht at Maker's Craft Brewery

Maker's Craft Brewery

Norfolk, VA

Free · RSVP →

The Nutcracker: Symphony Of Lights

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →

Tue, Dec 15 · 7:00 PMDance

The Nutcracker: Symphony Of Lights

Attucks Theatre

Norfolk, VA

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →(opens in a new tab)

The Nutcracker: Symphony Of Lights

Tue, Dec 15 · 7:00 PMDance

The Nutcracker: Symphony Of Lights

Attucks Theatre

Norfolk, VA

Get Tickets →(opens in a new tab)

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →

Mon, Dec 21 · 7:00 PMDance

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra

Harrison Opera House

Norfolk, VA

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →(opens in a new tab)

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra

Mon, Dec 21 · 7:00 PMDance

World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra

Harrison Opera House

Norfolk, VA

Get Tickets →(opens in a new tab)

13th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show

13th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show

The Governor's School For The Arts

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

13th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show

13th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show

The Governor's School For The Arts

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

The Norfolk Forum 2026-27 Lecture Series: Speakers, Titles, And Dates

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →

Wed, Apr 7 · 7:30 PMArt

The Norfolk Forum 2026-27 Lecture Series: Speakers, Titles, And Dates

Harrison Opera House

Norfolk, VA

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →(opens in a new tab)

The Norfolk Forum 2026-27 Lecture Series: Speakers, Titles, And Dates

Wed, Apr 7 · 7:30 PMArt

The Norfolk Forum 2026-27 Lecture Series: Speakers, Titles, And Dates

Harrison Opera House

Norfolk, VA

Get Tickets →(opens in a new tab)

39th Spring Juried Art Exhibition

39th Spring Juried Art Exhibition

The Governor's School For The Arts

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

39th Spring Juried Art Exhibition

39th Spring Juried Art Exhibition

The Governor's School For The Arts

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Annual Student Film Festival

Sun, May 16Film

Annual Student Film Festival

The Governor's School For The Arts

Norfolk, VA

View Details →

Annual Student Film Festival

Sun, May 16Film

Annual Student Film Festival

The Governor's School For The Arts

Norfolk, VA

View Details →