7/22/25
A week-long celebration of music in Richmond!
804 Day, celebrated annually on August 4th (8/04) in Richmond, VA has been an unofficial city-wide holiday for years. Back again for a third year, the official 804 Day Block Party is headed to Shockoe Bottom's 17th Street Market to celebrate the River City's creativity & culture and to kick off the 3rd annual Richmond Music Week!
From Friday, August 1-Sunday, August, 6, explore Richmond's music scene at various concert venues, music halls, and parties during Richmond Music Week! We've put together the ultimate Downtown guide to 804 Day and Richmond Music Week. Check it out!
804 Day: RVA's Biggest Block Party
Saturday, August 2, 12:30-6:30 PM in and around 17th Street Market
On Saturday, August 2, the City of Richmond, Radio One and Shockoe Records will take over the area in and around 17th Street Market in Shockoe Bottom! With three stages hosting 10 local performers, 804 Day will be the biggest block party in RVA!
804 Day will showcase performances from a diverse array of local indie-rock, hip-hop, jazz, folk, soul and Latin performers. 804 Day will be held in the area around the 17th Street Farmers Market, between 16th and 17th Streets from East Main to East Grace. Local food and beer trucks will be on site for the festivities. Nonprofit organizations and arts and crafts vendors will also be showcased.
In addition to a block party, Style Weekly is partnering with the 804 Day music and community festival to find a "Very Richmond dog” that embodies the spirit of the region! Voting is open July 21-July 25. Vote HERE.
Richmond Music Week
Various times and locations
Richmond Music Week is a week-long celebration, August 1-10, spotlighting Richmond Virginia’s thriving music scene. Events will take place all week at the city’s numerous live music venues and festivals. Richmond is the place to catch your favorite artists and discover a new favorite! Virginia’s capital has long been known for its underground rock scene; but, in fact, Richmond is home to a diverse local music destination and is filled with musical talent from all genres – from both local bands and nationally recognized artists – on any given night of the week.
Other ways to celebrate Richmond's music scene:
Tuesday, August 5
Shockoe Sessions Live | 7:30 PM: Ant The Symbol
Straight No Chaser – A Downtown Jazz Suit by The Richmond Jazz and Music Festival:
Wednesday, August 6
Satellite Jazz Suites feauting local talent accross multiple venues.
- Bar Solita | Calvin Brown & Sam Reed
- Tarrants | Weldon Hill on Keys
- Black Olive | Chet Frierson Trio
- Richmond Marriott | Charles Owens Trio
Thursday, August 7
A signature event with live sets, curated cocktails by Angels Envy, and a special documentary filming exploring D’earth’s storied jazz legacy.
- Common House | 6:30 PM: An Evening with John D’earth and Friends
Friday, August 8
The official kick off to RJMF at one of Richmond’s most legendary venues which honors the jazz roots of Jackson Ward.
- The Hippodrome | 6:00 PM: Homegrown at the Hipp with Kemi Adegoroye
