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The National Richmond

The National combines an open floor with usually first-come balcony chairs, with some reserved special events. Confirm your… Read more

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Reviewed 10.23.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)All bags are searched; backpacks, oversized bags, outside food/drink, containers and umbrellas are prohibited under the reviewed FAQ. No numeric bag-size allowance is specified there. Open the actual AXS ticket in the correct account before queuing and confirm current show-specific rules.
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)The owner identifies parking decks immediately behind The National and metered street parking within walking distance. Follow the current garage entrance, closing time and posted rate; the venue page does not establish free parking or a universal event price.
Arrive
Doors usually open about one hour before showtime, but the FAQ explicitly allows variation. Use your event’s posted time. The main entrance is accessible; the accessible viewing riser and elevator are house left on the first floor. Contact info@bowerypresents.com for access needs; request interpretation two weeks ahead when possible.
Exact location
708 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
The National is at 708 East Broad Street in Richmond. The owner links GRTC for bus planning and identifies decks directly behind the venue plus nearby metered streets. Check the current return service and walking route; a nearby hotel or garage is not included admission or a reserved parking pass.
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The National in Richmond facing its stage across the open main floor, with performance lighting and decorated balcony fronts. Photograph published on the official venue website; capture date is not confirmed and event arrangements can change.
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Adam Kliebenstein / The National / The Bowery PresentsPhoto source (opens in a new tab)
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The National in Richmond facing its stage across the open main floor, with performance lighting and decorated balcony fronts. Photograph published on the official venue website; capture date is not confirmed and event arrangements can change.

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Venue details
Venue typeMusic Venue
CapacityUp to 1,500depending on event setup
Upcoming Shows

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708 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219

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All bags are searched; backpacks, oversized bags, outside food/drink, containers and umbrellas are prohibited under the reviewed FAQ. No numeric bag-size allowance is specified there. Open the actual AXS ticket in the correct account before queuing and confirm current show-specific rules.

Official National general-admission, bag and accessible-entry FAQ (opens in a new tab)

Destination: The National Richmond, 708 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219. Doors usually open about one hour before showtime, but the FAQ explicitly allows variation. Use your event’s posted time. The main entrance is accessible; the accessible viewing riser and elevator are house left on the first floor. Contact info@bowerypresents.com for access needs; request interpretation two weeks ahead when possible. The National is at 708 East Broad Street in Richmond. The owner links GRTC for bus planning and identifies decks directly behind the venue plus nearby metered streets. Check the current return service and walking route; a nearby hotel or garage is not included admission or a reserved parking pass. The owner identifies parking decks immediately behind The National and metered street parking within walking distance. Follow the current garage entrance, closing time and posted rate; the venue page does not establish free parking or a universal event price.

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Doors usually open about one hour before showtime, but the FAQ explicitly allows variation. Use your event’s posted time. The main entrance is accessible; the accessible viewing riser and elevator are house left on the first floor. Contact info@bowerypresents.com for access needs; request interpretation two weeks ahead when possible.

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  • Confirm your event’s accessible seating and complete step-free route with the venue; the guidance above may cover only part of your visit.
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Official National general-admission, bag and accessible-entry FAQ (opens in a new tab)

The National is at 708 East Broad Street in Richmond. The owner links GRTC for bus planning and identifies decks directly behind the venue plus nearby metered streets. Check the current return service and walking route; a nearby hotel or garage is not included admission or a reserved parking pass. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
The owner describes an open general-admission floor and 300 padded balcony seats usually taken first come. Some special events use reserved seating and say so on the official event/AXS page. A general-admission ticket does not promise a balcony chair or a particular sightline.
Watch out for
All bags are searched; backpacks, oversized bags, outside food/drink, containers and umbrellas are prohibited under the reviewed FAQ. No numeric bag-size allowance is specified there. Open the actual AXS ticket in the correct account before queuing and confirm current show-specific rules.
Good arrival window
Doors usually open about one hour before showtime, but the FAQ explicitly allows variation. Use your event’s posted time. The main entrance is accessible; the accessible viewing riser and elevator are house left on the first floor. Contact info@bowerypresents.com for access needs; request interpretation two weeks ahead when possible.
Main transit note
The National is at 708 East Broad Street in Richmond. The owner links GRTC for bus planning and identifies decks directly behind the venue plus nearby metered streets. Check the current return service and walking route; a nearby hotel or garage is not included admission or a reserved parking pass.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Downtown decks and meters; check the actual operator

What to do
The owner identifies parking decks immediately behind The National and metered street parking within walking distance. Follow the current garage entrance, closing time and posted rate; the venue page does not establish free parking or a universal event price.
Best option
Compare a deck with GRTC service for 708 East Broad Street. For mobility needs, arrange the accessible main entrance and house-left viewing/elevator access with the venue before arrival, then confirm the chosen operator’s accessible route rather than assuming every deck approach works.
Avoid
Do not infer parking or ticket privileges from a nearby hotel listing. Check street-meter hours, show-day restrictions and last return service; a theater photograph or historic building plan is not a current garage, drop-off or numbered seating assignment.
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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Visit and admission

The owner describes an open general-admission floor and 300 padded balcony seats usually taken first come. Some special events use reserved seating and say so on the official event/AXS page. A general-admission ticket does not promise a balcony chair or a particular sightline.

02

Mixed

Viewing and venue layout

The owner’s FAQ distinguishes an open general-admission floor, usually first-come balcony chairs and occasional explicitly reserved shows. The accessible main-floor viewing riser is house left. Fan photographs supplement these room details but do not guarantee an empty balcony chair, a reserved ticket or an unobstructed view.

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Mixed

Current arrival check

Doors usually open about one hour before showtime, but the FAQ explicitly allows variation. Use your event’s posted time. The main entrance is accessible; the accessible viewing riser and elevator are house left on the first floor. Contact info@bowerypresents.com for access needs; request interpretation two weeks ahead when possible.

Sources1 fan · 3 officialReviewed 10.23.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why it works

  • ✓The owner explains ordinary general admission versus reserved special events.
  • ✓The FAQ identifies the accessible entrance, house-left riser and elevator.
  • ✓Official venue information links downtown parking and bus planning.
Sources1 fan · 3 officialReviewed 10.23.26Sources for Why it works

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Know before you book

  • ×General admission does not guarantee a balcony chair.
  • ×Doors normally open an hour before the show but can vary.
  • ×Garage rates, closing times and accessible approaches require current checks.
Sources1 fan · 3 officialReviewed 10.23.26Sources for Know before you book

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.23.26

The owner describes an open general-admission floor and 300 padded balcony seats usually taken first come. Some special events use reserved seating and say so on the official event/AXS page. A general-admission ticket does not promise a balcony chair or a particular sightline. Doors usually open about one hour before showtime, but the FAQ explicitly allows variation. Use your event’s posted time. The main entrance is accessible; the accessible viewing riser and elevator are house left on the first floor. Contact info@bowerypresents.com for access needs; request interpretation two weeks ahead when possible.

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