

# Events & Things To Do In Norfolk on 16th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Norfolk on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Norfolk on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Norfolk

- **Event Name**: 2026 Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival
  - **Description**: Mark Your Calendar for the 42nd Annual Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival, presented by TowneBank! Get ready for a weekend packed with creativity, great music, and fun for all ages in Norfolk’s charming Ghent neighborhood.

When:
• Saturday, May 16: 10
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/2026-stockley-gardens-spring-arts-festival/200029402389116
  - **Venue**: 715 Stockley Gdns, Norfolk, VA 23507-2025, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, kids, music, art, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment, calendar, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Adrienne Warren at Harrison Opera House
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Adrienne Warren at Harrison Opera House, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Harrison Opera House nestled in bustling Norfolk, VA
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/adrienne-warren-at-harrison-opera-house/2400029118833333
  - **Venue**: Harrison Opera House
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Virginia Arts Festival with Adrienne Warren
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Harrison Opera House
🏠 Address: 160 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510
🌆 City: Norfolk
📍 Location: 36.8583, -76.2899✨ Discover the extraordinary at Virginia Arts Festival with Adrienne Warren, where magic meets reality in
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/virginia-arts-festival-with-adrienne-warren/3200029138567816
  - **Venue**: Harrison Opera House
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art
- **Event Name**: Bridgerton Market at Cova Brewing
  - **Description**: Join us for a delightful afternoon at the Bridgerton Market, where elegance meets easygoing charm.

On Saturday, May 16th from 3PM to 8PM, enjoy an open-air gathering filled with curated vendors, refreshing libations, and live music by Primavera Strings.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 83
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/bridgerton-market-at-cova-brewing/200029870583446
  - **Venue**: COVA Brewing Company
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  - **Categories**: music, contests, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Swap your Shelf
  - **Description**: Join us for a cozy, community-driven day all about books, connection, and fresh reads.About this EventSwap Your Shelf: Book Swap EventJoin us for a cozy, community-driven day all about books, connection, and fresh reads.B
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/swap-your-shelf/100001985936811463
  - **Venue**: 435 Monticello Ave
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Hampton Roads Youth Leadership Conference
  - **Description**: Children of the Sun Athletic Association proudly presents our 25th Annual Youth Leadership Conference. FREE and open to the publicAbout this EventChildren of the Sun Athletic Association
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/hampton-roads-youth-leadership-conference/100001981908491650
  - **Venue**: Richard Bowling Elementary
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: business, conferences, health-wellness, workshops, mental-health
- **Event Name**: Elizabeth River Trail Walking Tour of the Chelsea Neighborhood
  - **Description**: Join Norfolk Tour Company for a FREE tour of the Elizabeth River Trail, which will start at Plum Point Park and move into the Chelsea area! Your tour guide will share the history of the area, the future of the ERT, exciting new developments and an inside
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 03:15 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/elizabeth-river-trail-walking-tour-of-the-chelsea-neighborhood/200029873505836
  - **Venue**: Plum Point Park
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Haitian Flag Day
  - **Description**: Get ready to celebrate Haitian Flag Day with a vibrant cultural extravaganza filled with music, dance, and delicious traditional food!About this EventCelebrate Haitian Flag Day!Join us for an awesome in
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/haitian-flag-day/100001983556411623
  - **Venue**: 3401 Azalea Garden Rd
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  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Glow Up: Self Confidence Boot Camp
  - **Description**: Build bold, embodied confidence through movement and mindset—perfect for performers or anyone ready to own their presence.About this EventStep into your power and transform the way you show up—on stage and in your life.
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/glow-up-self-confidence-boot-camp/100001986132332271
  - **Venue**: Live Body Brave: A Creative Wellness Collective for Every Body
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  - **Price**: USD 45
  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, workshops, music
- **Event Name**: Intro to Sketching Workshop with Jenn Hilliard
  - **Description**: Explore your beginner skills of sketching or begin to expand and refine an intermediate skill level.About this EventIntro to Sketching Workshop with Jenn Hilliard3 Saturday Session
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/intro-to-sketching-workshop-with-jenn-hilliard/100001985075080001
  - **Venue**: D'Art Center
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  - **Price**: USD 133
  - **Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, nonprofit, meetups
- **Event Name**: Tidewater Lodge #106: Past Master Banquet
  - **Description**: Join the Brethren of Tidewater #106 for our Past Master Banquet as we honor the legacy and service of Past Master Robert "Longboy" Gwynn.About this EventTidewater Lodge #106: Past Masters BanquetJoin us for a
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/tidewater-lodge-106-past-master-banquet/100001983664348465
  - **Venue**: 455 E Brambleton Ave
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  - **Price**: USD 65

## Trending Events in Norfolk

- **Event Name**: The Lion King at Chrysler Hall
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at The Lion King at Chrysler Hall, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Chrysler Hall nestled in bustling Norfolk, VA, this eve
  - **Venue**: Chrysler Hall
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- **Event Name**: Katt Williams – Norfolk
  - **Description**: Norfolk, get ready for a night of no-filter comedy and pure charisma as Katt Williams brings his legendary stand-up tour to Scope Arena! Known for his razor-sharp observations and fearless delivery, Katt blends outrageous storytelling with the kind of ins
  - **Venue**: Katt Williams – Norfolk, VA – Apr 25, 2026
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- **Event Name**: The Lion King - Norfolk
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Chrysler Hall
🏠 Address: 201 Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510
🌆 City: Norfolk
📍 Location: 36.854, -76.2859✨ Experience the magic of The Lion King - Norfolk, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic
  - **Venue**: Chrysler Hall
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- **Event Name**: Brooks And Dunn — Norfolk
  - **Description**: Brooks &amp; Dunn bring a full-throttle country party to Patriotic Festival—honky-tonk swagger, sharp guitars, and massive choruses that turn an arena into one giant singalong. Expect a hit-packed set with big crowd energy, boots-on-the-floor vibes, and t
  - **Venue**: Norfolk, VA
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- **Event Name**: John Mulaney at Chrysler Hall
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at John Mulaney at Chrysler Hall, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Chrysler Hall in the heart of Norfolk, VA
  - **Venue**: Chrysler Hall
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- **Event Name**: The Lion King
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at The Lion King, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Chrysler Hall in dynamic Norfolk, VA, this event promises
  - **Venue**: Chrysler Hall
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- **Event Name**: Meek Mill
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Chartway Arena
🏠 Address: 4320 HAMPTON BLVD, Norfolk, VA 23529
🌆 City: Norfolk
📍 Location: 36.8841, -76.3014✨ Discover the extraordinary at Meek Mill, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Ch
  - **Venue**: Chartway Arena
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Juneteenth Norfolk Celebration
  - **Description**: Juneteenth Norfolk Celebration
Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, VA
Free &amp; Open to the Public!

Event Dates &amp; Hours:
Friday, June 19: Noon - 11:00pm (Fireworks at 9:30pm)
Saturday, June 20: Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday, June 21: Noon - 8:00pm
  - **Venue**: Town Point Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5977378af3b45396d1cfcc0fb24aca0bc8a6e98a7dbe4a26db42896eb8bf602d-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir?v=1775099396
- **Event Name**: Disney Presents The Lion King (Touring)
  - **Description**: InformationGiraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disneys THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to C
  - **Venue**: Chrysler Hall
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Norfolk?
  - **A:** 2026 Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at 715 Stockley Gdns, Norfolk, VA 23507-2025, United States), Adrienne Warren at Harrison Opera House (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Harrison Opera House), Virginia Arts Festival with Adrienne Warren (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:30 pm at Harrison Opera House), Bridgerton Market at Cova Brewing (Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at COVA Brewing Company), Swap your Shelf (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at 435 Monticello Ave).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Norfolk?
  - **A:** Swap your Shelf (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at 435 Monticello Ave), Hampton Roads Youth Leadership Conference (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at Richard Bowling Elementary).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Norfolk?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Norfolk on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Norfolk?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Norfolk?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Norfolk include 715 Stockley Gdns, Norfolk, VA 23507-2025, United States, Harrison Opera House, COVA Brewing Company.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Norfolk?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Norfolk range from USD 13 to USD 133. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Norfolk?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Norfolk include Hope House Foundation, Vivid Events, Seat Geek.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Norfolk?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Norfolk.

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