Located in the heart of Downtown Richmond, VA, The National is Central Virginia’s premier concert and live event venue. Built and opened in 1923 by renowned Italian architect Claude K. Howell, The National features distinctive Italian-Renaissance design, wooden floors, brick and stone walls, handcrafted marble accents throughout, versatile seating and design options, VIP lounge, and seven full bars. The venue’s flexibility and beautiful details enhance any type of event it hosts, including corporate events, benefit concerts, award shows, weddings, and private parties.
 
The National is perfectly positioned (across the street from Greater Richmond Convention Center; across the street from 500+ hotel rooms; 2 blocks from Richmond Coliseum) to host trade show or professional conference off-site events.

Events are not attended, they are experienced.  By providing world-class service, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and top-level event planning and coordination services, The National offers turnkey solutions to transform any event into an unforgettable experience.
 
In 2003, The National received the distinct honor of being listed among the Register of National Historic Landmarks. The National is also listed in the following registers of historic sites:

            U.S. National Register of Historic Places
            Virginia Landmarks Register
            U.S. Historic District Contributing Property
            Grace Street Commercial Historic District