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The Beacon Theatre Hopewell A fully renovated state of the art concert venue located just 5 minutes East of I-295 on Route 10 i In 1981, the theater was abandoned and sat vacant.
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Beacon Theatre was designed by Fred Bishop, the same architect as the Byrd in Richmond. Built in 1928 by the Knights of Pythias it began as a silent movie and Vaudeville show palace. Stars such as Sally Rand, (famous burlesque dancer); Lash LaRue, Cowboy performer who taught Harrison Ford how to crack a whip performed in the Beacon in the 1930′s-1940′s. In the 1950′s-1970′s, The Beacon was primarily a movie house. Many of the young and old alike of Hopewell met their sweethearts for date night. During that time there were many attempts to breath life back into the old theater, however none were successful until 1999. A group of citizens with the help of the City were able to complete Phase 1 to stabilize the decline and open event space. However, restoring more was beyond the funds available. In 2011, the project was returned to the City of Hopewell. City Council took action to finish the project in time for the centennial celebration of Hopewell in 2015. Their goal was to restore the Beacon to play a major role in the cultural and recreational life of the area. By 2012 a restoration design for the Theater and backstage was complete and renovation began. As a historic building the Theater was eligible for historic tax credits which will return funding to the overall investment of $4.2 million.

THIS FRIDAY November 6th catch Mark Chesnutt, Country Music H***y Tonk legend at The Beacon Theatre!!! Get your tickets ...
10/31/2026

THIS FRIDAY November 6th catch Mark Chesnutt, Country Music H***y Tonk legend at The Beacon Theatre!!! Get your tickets now at beaconvashows.com. Doors/bars open at 6:30pm. Music starts about 7:30pm with Special guest James Tamelcoff.

Mark Chesnutt is one of Country’s true musical treasures. Critics have hailed him as a classic Country singer of the first order and some of Country music’s most elite entertainers, from George Jones to George Strait, echo the sentiment. Mark Chesnutt’s stature is easily gauged. He has 14 No. 1 hits, 23 top ten singles, four platinum albums and five gold records to his credit What a great legacy of songs: “Bubba Shot The Jukebox,” “I’ll Think Of Something,” “Brother Jukebox,” “Blame It On Texas,” “Old Flames Have New Names,” “Old Country,” “It Sure Is Monday,” “Almost Goodbye,” “I Just Wanted You To Know,” “Going Through The Big D,” “It’s A Little Too Late,” “Gonna Get A Life,” “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.”

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder bring their Christmas show to the Beacon Theatre Sunday afternoon December 6th!!! Doors ...
10/31/2026

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder bring their Christmas show to the Beacon Theatre Sunday afternoon December 6th!!! Doors open at 4:00pm with the show starting about 5:15pm. Get your tickets now at beaconvashows.com.

You know “Christmas Time’s A Coming” when 15-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band Kentucky Thunder play all your favorite Christmas songs in their refreshing acoustic style. This heartwarming show features a reason to listen to the season of songs both old and new as Skaggs and his band perform their own perfect blend of tight harmony. Come celebrate this special time of year with friends and family, while listening to first class vocalists and musicians, singing and playing their finest for Christmastime. The show includes the joyful bluegrass tune “Christmas Time’s A Coming” along with a beautiful rendition of “New Star Shining,” a hit song for Ricky Skaggs and James Taylor. Beloved classic songs “Silent Night,” “Deck the Halls,” and “Let it Snow” are fully represented, along with many other special Christmas melodies. Included in this seasonal show are sing-a-longs, rounding out this exclusive assortment of holiday jewels. Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas holiday show is sure to please during this most wonderful time of the year.

TONIGHT catch Frontiers: The World's Number One Tribute To Journey at The Beacon Theatre!!! Get your tickets thru 3:00pm...
10/31/2026

TONIGHT catch Frontiers: The World's Number One Tribute To Journey at The Beacon Theatre!!! Get your tickets thru 3:00pm at beaconvashows.com. Tickets will also be available at the door. Doors/bars open at 6:30pm. Music starts about 7:30pm.

Frontiers is the world’s number one tribute to Journey. These five talented, skilled, renowned NYC area musicians recreate the music of Journey to perfection, note for note - every nuance, every iconic riff, all the feels. Frontiers covers all the greatest hits of Journey, taking you back to the late 70’s during Journey’s magical inception with Gregg Rolie and Neal Schon, and to the 80’s with Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain, when Journey’s timeless, chart topping hits such as Open Arms, Separate Ways, Send Her My Love, Faithfully, Stone in Love, Don’t Stop Believing, Who’s Crying Now, Anyway You Want It, and many others ruled the airwaves. When both Steve Perry and Neal Schon proclaim to the world via Twitter that Frontiers is their favorite Journey tribute band, you know you’re in for an authentic, unmatched, amazing experience!

Billy Joel Tribute THE STRANGER Featuring Mike Santoro brings an amazing night of  Billy's classics to The Beacon Theatr...
10/30/2026

Billy Joel Tribute THE STRANGER Featuring Mike Santoro brings an amazing night of Billy's classics to The Beacon Theatre Saturday December 5th!!! Get your tickets now at beaconvashows.com.

THE STRANGER is the complete premiere tribute to the music of one of the world’s most beloved performers, Billy Joel. Comprised of some of the best and most experienced musicians in the business, this band brings together an authentic replication of Billy's timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot on vocals that makes listening to a Billy Joel song so special.

The Beacon Theatre, Hopewell Va presents BT - Billy Joel Tribute: THE STRANGER featuring Mike Santoro - December 5, 2026, doors 6:30pm

Catch guitar great Anthony Gomes at The Beacon Theatre NEXT SATURDAY November 7th!!! Get your tickets now at beaconvasho...
10/30/2026

Catch guitar great Anthony Gomes at The Beacon Theatre NEXT SATURDAY November 7th!!! Get your tickets now at beaconvashows.com. Doors/bars open at 6:30pm. Show starts about 7:45pm. It's An Evening With Anthony, no opening band!

With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock at a 21st century crossroads of his own. The Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and producer wails with all the force of a hurricane in the Mississippi Delta and enough fret-burning fireworks to leave his strings in flames. Over the years, he’s toppled the Billboard Blues Chart at #1, earned the endorsement of legends such as B.B. King, tallied tens of millions of streams, and packed shows on multiple continents. In 2026, Gomes is back supporting his #1 blues album, Praise the Loud, with a world tour that includes stops in 17 countries.

The Beacon Theatre, Hopewell Va presents BT - Anthony Gomes

***On Sale Now: Slaughter***Slaughter rocks The Beacon Theatre Friday February 26th!!! Advance tickets are on sale now a...
10/30/2026

***On Sale Now: Slaughter***

Slaughter rocks The Beacon Theatre Friday February 26th!!! Advance tickets are on sale now at beaconvashows.com.

1990 SLAUGHTER hit radio, MTV and the U.S. touring circuit like a tornado- coming seemingly out of nowhere to roll through everything in its path and turn it upside down. Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others meant the good times were just a song away, and their first hit single, "Up All Night" certainly fit into that mold, their second chart-topper, "Fly To The Angels" was more representative of the spirituality and awareness that goes into most of the band's music and lyrics. But never were SLAUGHTER more accurately represented than live onstage in front of their legions of devoted fans over the last ten years.

The Beacon Theatre, Hopewell Va presents BT - Slaughter - February 26, 2027, doors 6:30pm

TONIGHT Foghat rocks The Beacon Theatre!!! Get your tickets thru 3:00pm at beaconvashows.com. Tickets will also be avail...
10/30/2026

TONIGHT Foghat rocks The Beacon Theatre!!! Get your tickets thru 3:00pm at beaconvashows.com. Tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets start at just $40 including all fees. Doors/bars open at 6:30pm. Music starts about 7:30pm with the Julius Ray Pittman Band!

After 55 years, Foghat is still going as strong as ever! Last year, they celebrated 50 years of “Slow Ride,” the timeless anthem that put them on the global map and has not let up since. They deliver a show that is raw, real, and rocking, honoring the past while charging full throttle into the future. Foghat’s audience now consists of fans of all ages. Kids who learned about Foghat from Guitar Hero III, the ‘Dazed & Confused’ generation & the boomers who bought their Vinyl or 8 tracks! Oh, the hits: “SLOW RIDE”, “FOOL FOR THE CITY”, “I JUST WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO YOU”, “STONE BLUE”, “SLOW RIDE”, “ROAD FEVER”, “DRIVIN’ WHEEL”, “NIGHT SHIFT”, “HONEY HUSH”, “HOME IN MY HAND.” What an awesome night it will be!!!

Eyes of the Nile - Iron Maiden Tribute rocks The Beacon Theatre Friday November 27th!!! Advance tickets are on sale now ...
10/29/2026

Eyes of the Nile - Iron Maiden Tribute rocks The Beacon Theatre Friday November 27th!!! Advance tickets are on sale now at beaconvashows.com. It's An Evening With Eyes Of The Nile. No opening band!

Eyes of the Nile is the ultimate heavy metal tribute act dedicated to channeling the pure, unadulterated spirit of Iron Maiden, delivering a technically flawless and aggressively powerful live experience that stands distinct in the world of tribute bands. They are not another Iron Maiden imitation. They are the ultimate tribute act dedicated to channeling the pure spirit and aggressive power of the legendary heavy metal blueprint, delivering a high-energy, technically flawless live experience that stands apart from the costumed crowd.

The Beacon Theatre, Hopewell Va presents BT - Eyes of the Nile: Iron Maiden Tribute - November 27, 2026 doors 6:30pm

Due to extensive repairs required for unexpected water damage at the Beacon, the 2nd floor bar and 2nd & 3rd floor restr...
10/29/2026

Due to extensive repairs required for unexpected water damage at the Beacon, the 2nd floor bar and 2nd & 3rd floor restrooms will be unavailable for the foreseeable future.

Seating in the balcony remains uneffected and will operate as usual, however, stairs will be the only access to balcony seating.

First floor bathrooms and concessions areas will be the only bathrooms and concessions areas available during this period.

For those requiring the elevators for 2nd floor seating, arrangements will be made to find you seating that does not require you to climb the stairs.

We apologize for this inconvenience and ask for your patience as we complete the work that will be required.

Thank you.

THIS SATURDAY it's Frontiers: The World's Number One Tribute To Journey at The Beacon Theatre!!! Get your tickets now at...
10/29/2026

THIS SATURDAY it's Frontiers: The World's Number One Tribute To Journey at The Beacon Theatre!!! Get your tickets now at beaconvashows.com. Doors/bars open at 6:30pm. Music starts about 7:30pm.

Frontiers is the world’s number one tribute to Journey. These five talented, skilled, renowned NYC area musicians recreate the music of Journey to perfection, note for note - every nuance, every iconic riff, all the feels. Frontiers covers all the greatest hits of Journey, taking you back to the late 70’s during Journey’s magical inception with Gregg Rolie and Neal Schon, and to the 80’s with Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain, when Journey’s timeless, chart topping hits such as Open Arms, Separate Ways, Send Her My Love, Faithfully, Stone in Love, Don’t Stop Believing, Who’s Crying Now, Anyway You Want It, and many others ruled the airwaves. When both Steve Perry and Neal Schon proclaim to the world via Twitter that Frontiers is their favorite Journey tribute band, you know you’re in for an authentic, unmatched, amazing experience!

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207 E Cawson Street
Hopewell, VA
23860

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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+18044463457

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