Carpenter Theatre

Fully renovated and restored, the historic Carpenter Theatre is the cornerstone of the Dominion Energy Center. It features state-of-the-art lighting and world-class acoustics while still preserving its Old World feel. Its large stage, great acoustics, and 20 dressing rooms make it a performer’s dream venue.

Carpenter Theatre’s main lobby includes two refreshment bars, concierge station, and a gift shop, with two additional refreshment bars upstairs. Four large mosaic tile murals of parrots serve as the backdrop to the four refreshment bars and are a tribute to the handmade parrot that has been perched in the lobby since the theater first opened in 1928. Upon entering the refurbished Carpenter Theatre - with nearly 1,800 seats - audiences enjoy newly installed fiber optic stars twinkling overhead in the repainted midnight sky ceiling, one of the many preserved and enhanced elements of John Eberson's original theater design.

Address and Phone Number

600 East Grace Street
RichmondVirginia, 23219

Upcoming Events

Saturday | Nov. 30th , 2024

Pops: Let It Snow!

presented by the Richmond Symphony

Carpenter Theatre
Event Starts 3:00 PM
Sunday | Dec. 1st , 2024

Handel's Messiah

presented by the Richmond Symphony and the Richmond Symphony Chorus

Carpenter Theatre
Event Starts 3:00 PM
Dec. 7th - 23rd , 2024

The Nutcracker - Richmond Ballet

Carpenter Theatre
Feb. 14th - 16th , 2025

Cinderella - Richmond Ballet

Carpenter Theatre
Saturday | Apr. 5th , 2025

Twyla Tharp Dance with Third Coast Percussion

Modlin Arts Presents

Carpenter Theatre
Event Starts 7:30 PM
Monday | Apr. 14th , 2025

Melissa Etheridge

Spring Tour 2025

Carpenter Theatre
Event Starts 8:00 PM