Richmond, VA venue guide
Check the The National bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in Richmond, VA. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
Backpacks and oversized bags are prohibited, along with containers of any type, umbrellas, camelbaks, selfie sticks, weapons, and outside food or beverages. All bags are searched. Guests should travel light and confirm any show-specific limits before arrival.
Entrances
The National is at 708 East Broad Street in downtown Richmond. Doors usually open about an hour before showtime, but door and show times vary by lineup and day; check the calendar or ticket. Shows are typically general admission and all-ages unless otherwise stated. The Box Office is open Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and about one hour before doors on show nights.
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Backpacks and oversized bags are prohibited, along with containers of any type, umbrellas, camelbaks, selfie sticks, weapons, and outside food or beverages. All bags are searched. Guests should travel light and confirm any show-specific limits before arrival.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The National FAQ
The main entry is accessible. ADA viewing is on the main-floor house-left riser. First-floor bathrooms and both VIP bathrooms have accessible stalls. An elevator is house left on the first floor. For interpreter requests email info@bowerypresents.com at least two weeks before the concert when possible.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The National FAQ
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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708 East Broad, Richmond, VA, 23219
The National states it is accessible via multiple GRTC bus routes and directs guests to GRTC trip planning. The venue sits on East Broad Street in downtown Richmond near the Arts District corridor served by GRTC Broad Street service (Route 50) and other downtown lines; confirm the nearest stop and schedule on ridegrtc.com before traveling.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The National Venue Info
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Five full bars on the first and second floors serve beer, wine, and liquor. Cheese or pepperoni pizza by the slice can be ordered at any of the bars. Outside food and beverages are not allowed. Smoking is only permitted in the outdoor patio lounge, not inside.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The National FAQ
Accessible stalls are in all first-floor bathrooms and both VIP bathrooms. The FAQ does not publish a full restroom map beyond those ADA details; ask staff for other locations after entry.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The National FAQ
Official FAQ and venue-info pages do not publish a standing merchandise policy. Tour merchandise, when offered, is typically sold at event-specific stands inside the venue.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The National FAQ
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