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First Fridays Are Back!

Back by popular demand, First Fridays returns April 3: Downtown’s favorite block party is back with live music, local vendors, and good vibes.More

Downtown Norfolk Event Calendar

There’s always something happening in Downtown Norfolk. From concerts and festivals to art shows, dining events, and local markets, our Event Calendar makes it easy to discover what’s going on across Downtown!More

Work From Downtown

Work From Downtown is a new pop-up event series bringing connection, creativity, and a touch of indulgence to your workday—whether you're in the office, working hybrid, or just missing the city's energy.More

You’ve come to the right place

Welcome to Downtown Norfolk, the center of the region’s arts, dining, entertainment and financial scenes. Find your way around—and everything to see and do—right here.

Featured Events

First Fridays

Friday, May 1

Join us for Downtown Norfolk's favorite block party, bringing live music, local vendors, and good times to the heart of our city.

2026 VADC Student Art and Design Exhibition Reception and Awards Ceremony

Thursday, Apr 9

Learn more about what's happening in Downtown Norfolk.

Month of the Military Child

Thursday, Apr 9

Learn more about what's happening in Downtown Norfolk.

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Doing Business

Discover all the benefits of locating your business Downtown, shop available office space and see all the other companies already here.

Explore Downtown

Dining    Shopping

Explore Downtown

Downtown Norfolk is compact, walkable and easy to navigate. See our SnapMap® for parking options, shopping, dining, attractions, street closures and all the rest.