Richmond Coliseum is a defunct arena located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one. [3]

Oct 8, 2021 · The Richmond Coliseum is closed, and could soon be demolished. RICtoday is looking at its history + what is planned to happen to the facility.

Dec 19, 2024 · The 9-acre project would replace the Richmond Coliseum with a 500-room convention center hotel and a mix of office, retail and housing development.

Jun 8, 2021 · RICHMOND, Va. -- The Richmond Coliseum would be torn down and replaced by an outdoor plaza big enough to hold concerts and other community events.

May 24, 2022 · RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Plans to have the now-fenced-up Richmond Coliseum demolished and the little over seven acres of land around it redeveloped took a step forward last night.

May 28, 2024 · Demolition of the Richmond Coliseum, a key first step for what developers say could be a nearly $1 billion transformation of a fading part of the city’s downtown, is on pause after the City Council decided not to fast-track work, rejecting Mayor Levar Stoney’s request for $3 million to cover the cost.

Jan 2, 2025 · The loss of the Coliseum was quite a blow to the city. As the largest venue in town, it hosted a huge variety of events, not just sports. Political meetings, graduations, concerts, church revivals, lectures, and a Palladium-sponsored cooking school all took place within its walls.

Aug 10, 2024 · For nearly 50 years, the Richmond Coliseum at 601 E. Leigh St. stood as the city’s premier venue for sports, concerts and political rallies.

Jun 1, 2023 · We're getting our first look at what a redevelopment of the Coliseum might look like sans arena. What's happening: Last week, the city released sparkling renderings of plans submitted by four developers vying for the project, per Richmond BizSense.

Apr 17, 2024 · RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The City of Richmond has requested over $3 million be budgeted for the demolition and security needs of the Richmond Coliseum property.