Live Music Venues

Featured Venue:

The Beacon Theatre

Live music by world-class acts in a historic, restored classical theatre setting. The Beacon is the crown jewel of Hopewell’s downtown.

Omega Bar & Grill

Showcasing local bands, karaoke nights, dart boards, and a large back patio.

Indian Fields Tavern

Historic home featuring outdoor dining and live music in the barn.

Appomattox Boat Harbor

Hosts the annual Harbor Blast concert series and events throughout the year.

Fun at the Fort

Festivals, museums, live plays, and fun for the whole family throughout the year.

Featured Event:

Pet Sounds Live

Saturday May 10, 2026, 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)

Pet Sounds Live is the premier Beach Boys album experience celebrating Brian Wilson’s iconic masterpiece that altered the course of rock & roll. Pet Sound Live transports you back in time inside the studio and behind the glass as you experience the creation of some of the greatest and most beloved music in rock & roll history performed right before your eyes and ears. This is far more than a tribute and much more than just a band. Pet Sounds Live is rock & roll history coming to life on stage like no other show before. In addition to the complete Pet Sounds album, the show also features many other Beach Boys classics like; “California Girls”, “Don’t Worry, Baby”, “I Get Around”, “Help Me, Rhonda”, “In My Room”, “Surfin’ USA”, “Do It Again” and the legendary pocket symphony, “Good Vibrations” among others.

Upcoming Shows

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Activities

Tree Time Adventures

Tree top adventure courses, zip lines, and walking trails for all fitness levels.

Pamplin Historical Park

Historic campus featuring exhibits, & seminars. Check Schedule for hours.

Swaders Sports Park

Go-karts, laser tag arena, mini golf, arcade games, batting cages, an indoor play land.

Disc Golf at Scott Park

An excellent 18-hole disc golf course designed for casual or professional play.

Paintball at Splat Brothers

Two official size turf fields, a mout site and over 40 acres of woods.

SOVA Yoga

Yoga classes, retail, and workshops for all levels in downtown Hopewell.

Silver Unicorn

Specialty store offers card games, board games, miniature games and role playing games.Exit 15A of I-295 just off Rt. 10 East

Sturgeon Watching

Seasonal oopportunities to view sturgeon breaching from the shore or by boat.

Water Sports

Jordan Point Marina

Boat Ramp, Kayak Rentals, Pontoon Boat Rentals, Ethanol Free Gas available.

Eco Trek Adventures

Learn to kayak, join a guided group ecotour, or rent equipment and kayak with your friends and family.

Appomattox River Park

Nature trails, fishing pier, birdwatching, canoe/kayak launch & rentals, picnic pavilion.

Hopewell City Marina

Featuring a large boat ramp, kayak launch, fishing tournaments, and slip spaces available.

James River National Wildlife Refuge

Serene nature trail & kayak launch on Powell Creek. No pets allowed.

Boat, Paddle Explore…

Check out our full guide to enjoying the regions waterways.

Wildlife

River Walk at City Park

Stroll along the 3/4 mile boardwalk on the bank of the Appomattox River.

James River National Wildlife Refuge

Serene nature trail & kayak launch on Powell Creek. No pets allowed.

Old City Point Waterfront

City Point’s 1/2 mile riverfront nature trail, fishing pier, sandy beaches and picnic areas.

Appomattox River Trail

Miles of trail along the Appomattox River from Lake Chesdin to Hopewell.

Arts & Culture

Lamb Center for Arts & Healing

NEW! Art activities, workshops, andgalleries. See art, Make art.

VA Czech Slovak Festival

A celebration of the history & culture of Czech & Slovak families in our region.

Featured Event:

Lamb Arts Fest

Saturday, November 2 from 1-4pm

Join us at the 5th annual Lamb Arts Fest on Saturday, November 2 from 1-4pm in Downtown Hopewell!

Meet local artists, explore new art materials, wander around our exhibitions, enjoy live music, have fun in the Play Zone, grab some food, and get your hands dirty making your own works of art with our amazing community partners. It’s going to be an event to remember and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Lamb Arts is thrilled to keep this year’s Art Fest completely free. If you or someone you know might be interested in supporting the event through a sponsorship or in-kind donation, please reach out to [email protected].