Norfolk, VA venue guide
Plan your visit to The Norva in Norfolk, VA with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Backpacks, oversized bags, and camelbaks are not allowed, along with weapons, selfie sticks, and outside food or beverages. All bags are searched. Guests should bring only small personal bags and expect security screening at entry.
Entrances
The NorVa is at 317 Monticello Avenue in downtown Norfolk. Doors usually open about an hour before showtime, subject to lineup and day. Shows are typically general admission and all-ages unless otherwise noted. The Box Office is open Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and about one hour before doors on show nights; tickets also sell through AXS.
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Venue essentials
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Backpacks, oversized bags, and camelbaks are not allowed, along with weapons, selfie sticks, and outside food or beverages. All bags are searched. Guests should bring only small personal bags and expect security screening at entry.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The NorVa FAQ
The main entry is accessible. ADA viewing areas are on the first-floor house left and second-floor house left. Restrooms on the first and second floors have accessible stalls. An elevator is in the corner by the first-floor bar on house left. Interpreter requests should go to info@bowerypresents.com at least two weeks ahead when possible.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The NorVa 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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317 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23510
The NorVa is reachable via The Tide light rail at the Monticello stop, multiple Hampton Roads Transit bus routes, and the ferry. Guests should use Hampton Roads Transit trip planning for current schedules.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The NorVa Venue Info
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Four bars on the first floor, second floor, and outdoor patio serve beer, wine, and liquor. Chicho's pizza can be ordered from the second-floor bar. Outside food and drinks are prohibited. Smoking is limited to the outdoor patio via the stairwell behind the sound booth, not indoors.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The NorVa FAQ
Restrooms on the first and second floors include accessible stalls. The FAQ does not publish additional restroom locations beyond those ADA details.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The NorVa FAQ
An ATM is inside The Rock Shop as guests enter from Monticello Avenue, indicating an on-site retail area at the entrance. The FAQ does not detail a separate artist-merch policy; tour merchandise availability depends on the event. Coat check is not currently offered.
Verified Oct 3, 2026The NorVa FAQ
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