The Tidewater Community College Roper Performing Arts Center
340 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 822-1450
Capacity: 900
Parking: Tidewater Community College’s Roper Performing Arts Center is conveniently located in downtown Norfolk within one block of MacArthur Center’s north garage and a number of city parking facilities including the Freemason and Bank Street Garages. It is also located within steps of The Tide’s Freemason light rail station.

Accessibility
The Roper Performing Arts Center meets the standards set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is our intent to exceed standard requirements and provide exceptional service for our patrons with disabilities. Every event has excellent accessible seating in all price levels, and assistive listening devices are available upon request at the box office.
Special Features for Patrons with Disabilities
Every event has excellent accessible seating in all price levels.
Seating
To purchase accessible seating, contact VSO Patron Services at (757) 892-6366. Notice of special needs must be addressed at time of purchase so that we may best accommodate you. All accessible seats are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parking
Parking is available at MacArthur Center and at other parking garages close to the venue, including the Freemason and Bank Street Garages.
Assisted Listening
Assistive listening devices are available upon request at the box office.
TCC Roper Performing Arts Center
Upcoming Concerts at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

Holiday POPS! | 12/2-12/10
Join us for the must-see holiday tradition of the season – Holiday POPS! There’s no better way to lift your spirits than with seasonal songs and traditional carols delivered in full sound and spectacle by the Virginia Symphony and special guests. Holiday POPS will...

Tchaikovsky 6: The Story Behind the Music | 1/19-1/20
In this intimate program, join Eric Jacobsen as he tells us the story behind the music of Tchaikovsky’s final completed symphony, full of passion and emotion. Excerpts from the work will illustrate a narrative that brings the music to life, setting the stage for a...

Sinatra and Beyond | 2/16-2/17
Called “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel,” the triple-threat singer/pianist/songwriter Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to headlining with major symphony orchestras, Tony DeSare delivers a fresh...

Sing a Song | 2/17
Folk songs are the heart of music, inspiring songwriters and classical composers alike. Raise your voice and sing along with the VSO and the Norfolk Academy Children's Choir as we explore how folk songs and orchestral music are connected – from nursery rhymes to...

Carmina Burana | 3/8-3/10
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will be joined by the Virginia Children’s Chorus to take the stage for one of the most epic works ever written! Join us for Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana – an uproarious and intoxicating depiction of a raucous medieval paradise....

St. Patrick’s Celtic Celebration | 3/17
Eric Jacobsen, conductor Maeve Gilchrist, celtic harp Karan Casey, vocalist Don your green attire and join Eric Jacobsen and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Acclaimed Celtic harpist and composer Maeve Gilchrist will perform her...

Rhythm: The Heartbeat of the Orchestra | 4/7
Our final Peanut Butter & Jam concert of the season will explore the many ways that rhythm organizes sound with the help of VAF The Rhythm Project All-Stars. With marches, waltzes and steel drums, the VSO will have you dancing in the aisles as you discover how...

Mahler’s Fourth Symphony: Side by Side | 4/17
Three of Hampton Roads’ great arts institutions unite for one night as the talented musicians from Old Dominion University and The Governor's School for the Arts rehearse and perform alongside the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in a thrilling performance of Mahler's...

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto | 4/25-4/27
One of the most beloved works of all time, Tchaikovsky’s concerto will take you on a journey – from the bold and virtuosic, through the lyrical and melancholy, to a grand and cathartic finale. Join us for this unforgettable performance, led by our own Principal Guest...

Chris Thile | 6/13-6/15
Join the VSO for mandolin master Chris Thile’s new concerto with orchestra! We are so proud that Chris has chosen the VSO for this opportunity – it’s a tribute to the orchestra and our music director’s dedication to collaboration and fostering new works at the...