Harrison Opera House

Norfolk

Harrison Opera House

160 E Virginia Beach Blvd., 23510 Norfolk

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The Edythe C. and Stanley L. Harrison Opera House, also known as the Harrison Opera House, is the official home of the Virginia Opera in the Neon District of Downtown Norfolk, Virginia on the border of the Ghent Square neighborhood. Once a World War II USO theater, this historic venue was renovated in 1993. The renovated Harrison Opera House has 1,632 seating capacity.The building is attached to the former Norfolk Municipal Auditorium, which now serves as storage and administrative space for the Virginia Opera. It is named for Edythe Harrison, a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates and founding president of the Virginia Opera, and her husband, Stanley.

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  • Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees
    Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees
    Thu Sep 10 2026 19:30
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  • The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Def Leppard's 'Hysteria'
    The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Def Leppard's 'Hysteria'
    Thu Oct 08 2026 19:30
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  • Mojo Brookzz
    Mojo Brookzz
    Fri Oct 09 2026 19:30
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  • MOJO BROOKZZ: OUTTA POCKET TOUR
    MOJO BROOKZZ: OUTTA POCKET TOUR
    Fri Oct 09 2026 21:30
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  • Virginia Symphony: Amadeus Live
    Virginia Symphony: Amadeus Live
    Sat Oct 10 2026 19:30
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  • Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Tue Oct 13 2026 19:30
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  • Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Wed Oct 14 2026 19:30
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  • Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Thu Oct 15 2026 19:30
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  • Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Fri Oct 16 2026 19:30
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  • Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Sat Oct 17 2026 14:00
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  • Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Sat Oct 17 2026 19:30
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  • Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Sun Oct 18 2026 12:00
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  • Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Monty Python's Spamalot (Touring)
    Sun Oct 18 2026 17:30
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  • Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour
    Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour
    Thu Oct 22 2026 19:00
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  • Musicians of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra
    Musicians of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra
    Fri Nov 20 2026 19:30
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  • Virginia Symphony: Classical Christmas
    Virginia Symphony: Classical Christmas
    Thu Dec 03 2026 19:30
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  • The Nutcracker
    The Nutcracker
    Fri Dec 04 2026 19:00
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  • The Nutcracker
    The Nutcracker
    Sun Dec 06 2026 14:00
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  • Virginia Symphony: Handel's Messiah
    Virginia Symphony: Handel's Messiah
    Fri Dec 11 2026 19:30
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  • Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas
    Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas
    Sun Dec 13 2026 15:00
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  • Virginia Symphony: Holiday Pops (Coffee Concert)
    Virginia Symphony: Holiday Pops (Coffee Concert)
    Fri Dec 18 2026 11:00
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  • World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra
    World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with a Live Orchestra
    Mon Dec 21 2026 19:00
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  • The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
    The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
    Thu Feb 04 2027 19:30
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  • Twilight In Concert
    Twilight In Concert
    Sat Feb 06 2027 20:00
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  • The Norfolk Forum 2026-27 Lecture Series: Speakers, Titles, And Dates
    The Norfolk Forum 2026-27 Lecture Series: Speakers, Titles, And Dates
    Wed Apr 07 2027 19:30
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  • Virginia Symphony: Peter and the Wolf & Young Person's Guide
    Virginia Symphony: Peter and the Wolf & Young Person's Guide
    Fri Apr 09 2027 11:00
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  • Bluey's Big Play
    Bluey's Big Play
    Tue May 04 2027 18:00
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  • Bluey's Big Play
    Bluey's Big Play
    Wed May 05 2027 18:00
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