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Posted on Aug 29, 2025

Main Street Station Brings Back Free Outdoor Concert Series This Fall

Posted August 28, 2025

~ Live music every Thursday in September from 5:30 – 8 p.m.~

 

RICHMOND, Va. – Main Street Station is celebrating the season with its fall outdoor concert series – Music at Main Street. It’s a month-long lineup of live music every Thursday evening in September from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the historic train station located at 1500 East Main Street. 

 

This community-favorite event features an exciting lineup of local and regional artists, transforming the station’s outdoor patio into a vibrant, music-filled gathering space each week. 

 

The concert line-up includes:  

  • September 4 

    • Brencore Allstars

  • September 11

    • En’Novation Band

  • September 18

    • Legacy Band

  • September 25

    • E.U. ft. Sugar Bear

This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. 

For more information on the Department of Public Works, please visit us at rva.gov/public-works or send an email to AskPublicWorks@rva.gov 

We’re Social! For updates on DPW-related projects, activities and events visit us on X @DPW_RichmondVA

 

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Main Street Station (MSS) is owned and operated by the Department of Public Works. Built in 1901, the station is centrally located in the heart of the city and is a historic transportation hub offering a blend of modern amenities, historic charm and classic, stunning architectural design. It features a grand central atrium, intricate stonework, head house, train shed, outdoor space (and patio), and a distinctive clock tower creating a lasting impression of Richmond along the I-95 corridor. This historic venue offers a unique setting for both public and private events. It provides Virginia and the northeast corridor a unique world-class event space that includes 47,000 square feet enclosed in glass, providing breathtaking views of downtown Richmond. It’s a top venue for weddings and events, appearing on numerous “best of” listings. Main Street Station serves as a key point for both Amtrak and local commuter rail services. The station is a vital connection to the region’s transportation network which include partnerships with bus services, such as, GRTC Pulse Bus Rapid Transit, Greyhound and various Megabus services. It also offers bike paths connecting to the Virginia Capital Trail. Described as an “architectural gem” by the United States Postal Service, MSS was selected and featured on a postage stamp! 

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 195 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; street signs; traffic signals and pavement markings and civil engineering. In addition, issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages the RVA Bike Share program and scooter program. DPW’s operating budget comes from the general fund of the City of Richmond.  For more information about DPW services, click here or call 3-1-1