
Dominion Energy Center
In 2009, Richmond Performing Arts Alliance (RPAA) celebrated the opening of Dominion Energy Center after proudly leading the campaign to renovate the Carpenter Theatre and expand the footprint of the venue to include Dorothy Pauley Square, home to three new performance and education spaces.
On the first floor, multi-purpose venue Rhythm Hall features local performing artists and an array of activities, concerts, and community gatherings.
The second floor houses Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, a black box style theater that provides an intimate venue for local performers and audiences to experience the arts.
Genworth BrightLights Education Center, located on the third floor, includes classrooms, rehearsal space, and the Digital Arts Lab. With much activity taking place in the Education Center, the BrightLights Education Initiatives also extend into schools, libraries, community centers and homes all over the Richmond region.
The Dominion Energy Center is located in downtown Richmond, between 6th and 7th Streets, and Broad and Grace Streets. The Carpenter Theatre entrance is at the corner of 6th Street and Grace Street. Entrances to Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse and Rhythm Hall are located on Grace Street in between 6th and 7th Streets.
Nearby Parking Options
Lot at Broad Street
623 East Broad StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219
Parking Charge: Paid Event Parking, pricing and availability are subject to change
Operating Hours:Open Monday-Sunday 24/7
Distance from Dominion Energy Center: 1 minute walking time
Handicapped Parking: Available
*For evening performances beginning after 6pm
Revenue from this lot directly supports RPAA!
Lot at Grace Street
609 East Grace StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219
Parking Charge: Paid Event Parking, pricing and availability are subject to change
Cash Only
Operating Hours: Opens 3.5 hours prior to showtime
Distance from Dominion Energy Center: 1 minute walking time
Handicapped Parking: Available
*Recommended for evening performances after 6PM
Commonwealth of Virginia Parking Deck
601 East Franklin StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219
Parking Charge: $8 Event Parking, pricing and availability are subject to change
Cashless
Operating Hours: May not be open for every event / Does not open before 6pm
Distance from Dominion Energy Center: 3 minute walking time
Handicapped Parking: Available
*For evening performances beginning after 6pm
5th and Marshall Deck
500 East Marshall StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219
Parking Charge: $5 per hour or $25 per day parking fee, pricing and availability are subject to change
Operating Hours: Open Monday-Sunday 24/7
Distance from Dominion Energy Center: 4 minute walking time
Handicapped Parking: Available
*Recommended for matinee performances between 9AM-6PM
7th and Marshall Deck
607 East Marshall StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219
Parking Charge: Paid Event Parking, pricing and availability are subject to change
Operating Hours: Open Monday-Sunday 24/7
Distance from Dominion Energy Center: 4 minute walking time
Handicapped Parking: Available
5th and Broad Lot
268 North 5th StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219
Parking Charge: Paid Event Parking, pricing and availability are subject to change
Operating Hours: Open Monday-Sunday 24/7
Distance from Dominion Energy Center: 3 minute walking time
Handicapped Parking: Available
*Recommended for matinee performances between 9AM-6PM
Alternative Options
Don’t want to drive and park in the heart of Richmond? You can ride downtown on the FREE GRTC Pulse and get off at the Convention Center stop at Broad & 4th Street or the Government Center stop at Broad & 9th Street.
Using a ride share app? Select the corner of 7th & Grace Street as your drop-off point at Dominion Energy Center.