Norva Theatre

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The NorVA is a performing theatre located in Norfolk, Virginia off of Monticello Avenue. The NorVA is just across the street from the MacArthur Center, a major nearby mall. The NorVA's name consists of an abbreviation relating to its location: Norfolk, VA.

The NorVA has a maximum occupancy of 1,500. Tickets for shows at the NORVA are all sold as general admission, with no fixed seating. Even though there is no fixed seating, some seating is available in the area of the bars. Most of this seating can be found on the second floor. The NorVA also features a VIP lounge area and VIP seating that is on the upstairs balcony to the right when facing the stage.

The NorVA was the brainchild of local music venue entrepreneur Bill Reid, who has also developed the Ntelos Pavillion Harbor Center and has ties to the development of the Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Ampitheatre.

The NorVA is considered largely a young rocker's heaven, attracting many teens from the Hampton Roads area and beyond to shows such as Senses Fail, Yellowcard, Mae, Saves the Day, The Alkaline Trio, and a plethora of other modern day rock bands. The NorVA, over an 80 year old building, was renovated in 1998. The building is often known by its patrons to be charming and aesthetically pleasing due to its rustic and old-style appearance. The NorVA features top-notch acoustics provided by a state-of-the-art V-DOSC soundsystem and engineered acoustical padding throughout the walls. The NorVA's stage area also features extensive utilities and lighting for special effects. Many bands have regarded the NorVA as one of the best venues in the United States.