Concerts at the New Allianz Amphitheater
Experience Richmond's striking new riverfront music venue nestled on historic Gambles Hill with skyline views and open-air summer acoustics.
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Things to do in Richmond, VA for couples
Romantic things to do in Richmond, VA include hidden gems and locals-know-this picks — the restaurant you won't see on a top-10 list, the late-night spot, and quick escapes worth a weekend.
8 hand-picked things to do in Richmond, VA right now · 4 with confirmed dates
How we pick date-night spots
- Intimate, lower-key rooms over loud group venues
- Hidden gems locals know, not top-10-list regulars
- Late-night and cultural picks that make an evening
Date night ideas in Richmond, VA
Looking for date night ideas in Richmond, VA? These are pairings from what's actually on this week — the picks below are refreshed daily, so it's a live shortlist rather than an evergreen top-10 list. Take one as the anchor and keep the rest of the evening loose.
- Make an evening of it — Anchor the night on something that's actually scheduled, like Robert Earl Keen at The National, and put dinner on either side of it. Jump to This Weekend in Richmond, VA
- A first date that isn't dinner — A show, an exhibition or a gallery hour is lower-pressure than a two-hour table when you barely know each other; start here and keep it short. Jump to New & Notable
- Turn it into a weekend — When one night isn't enough, the quick escapes on this page, Blue Ridge Foothills & Charlottesville Getaway among them, stretch a date night into a weekend. Jump to Quick Escape
🍽️ Eat & Drink
Buzzy neighborhood spots and late-summer local menus
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✨ New & Notable
Limited-time experiences and late-summer happenings across town
Late-Summer Heirloom Harvest at 17th Street Market
Explore peak-season heirloom tomatoes, sweet local corn, and artisanal goods at the historic cobblestone market space in Shockoe Bottom.
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🎉 This Weekend in Richmond, VA
Concerts, comedy, and riverfront happenings coming up
Robert Earl Keen at The National
Catch the legendary Americana singer-songwriter live on his Then and Now tour in the heart of downtown's historic Broad Street theater.
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Flowers After 5: The Dan Schutt Band
Wind down Thursday evening with live music in the Grace Arents Garden, local beverages, and cooler twilight temperatures among the blooms.
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Pauly Shore at Funny Bone Comedy Club
The iconic 90s comedian and actor brings his stand-up act to Short Pump for a night of high-energy laughs.
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Emo Night Brooklyn at Ember Music Hall
Sing your heart out to classic 2000s pop-punk and emo anthems late into Saturday night in the Arts District.
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🌆 Happening Tonight
After-work plans and evening outings for Tuesday
🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend trips within a short drive of Richmond
Blue Ridge Foothills & Charlottesville Getaway
Head an hour west for a weekend of mountain views, historic Grounds visits, and cool tastings at boutique vineyards nestled against the Blue Ridge.
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Historic Triangle Immersion: Williamsburg & Jamestown
Take a quick 50-minute drive down I-64 to walk the 18th-century streets of Colonial Williamsburg or explore the riverside shores of Jamestown.
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Frequently asked
What can couples do in Richmond, VA?
Date-friendly picks in Richmond, VA right now include Robert Earl Keen at The National, Flowers After 5: The Dan Schutt Band, and Pauly Shore at Funny Bone Comedy Club. WonderKit curates these hidden gems and romantic spots daily.
What are some good date night ideas in Richmond, VA?
Date night ideas in Richmond, VA this week: start with dinner from the "Eat & Drink" picks — Robert Earl Keen at The National, Flowers After 5: The Dan Schutt Band, and Pauly Shore at Funny Bone Comedy Club are on the current list — then finish the evening with a cultural or late-night pick from the sections on this page. WonderKit refreshes all of it daily.
Where should we go for date night in Richmond, VA?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists romantic restaurants and date-night ideas in Richmond, VA, including locals-know-this picks that don't show up on top-10 lists.
What are the most romantic spots in Richmond, VA?
See the curated sections above for cultural nights, hidden-gem dinners, and quick escapes from Richmond, VA worth a weekend together.
Plan a couples trip to Richmond, VA
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three Richmond, VA trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.