Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
Pocahontas Premieres
Pocahontas Premieres is a music series with something for everyone. From oldies and Motown to classic rock and current country, the series brings big-arena experiences to Virginia’s most visited state park. All shows are held at the Heritage Amphitheater.
Upcoming Events
This year sees the return of some past favorites, as well as new bands playing their first time at our venue. From May through September, there will be a variety of genres and great sounds to enjoy all summer long. We look forward to seeing you at all our great shows this year.
The Embers, featuring Craig Woolard, return to open the 2024 season of Pocahontas Premieres! The Embers are widely considered a musical marvel and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as ‘Beach Music’ in the Carolinas, Virginias, the gulf coast region of North America, and every beach in between.
Don't miss out on this award-winning band; The Embers are proud to be the recipient of multiple 2022 Carolina Beach Music Awards: Group of the Year, Entertainer of the Year - Craig Woolard, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, and Production of the Year.
Save the date on your calendars and kick off the summer season with some great beach music at our Heritage Amphitheater. Gates open one hour before show time. Admission is $15 per person, and children ages 5 and under are free. Advanced tickets are available online or at the park office. Parking fee required at all times. This event is sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park and Stone Brewing Company.
Originally from Asheboro, NC, singer/songwriter Brooke McBride made the move to Nashville, TN in 2013. Since then, she has been featured on WSM Radio (Home of the Grand Ole Opry), the nationally syndicated Ty Bentli Show, Today in Nashville, was a featured extra on the ABC television show “Nashville,” and has opened for Uncle Kracker, Tracy Lawrence, Lonestar, Sammy Kershaw, Walker Hayes, Aaron Tippin, and more. Described as "raw," "sultry," and "smokey/southern” no matter what your taste, Brooke's unique voice and storytelling ability are sure to keep you entertained all night long!
Opening for Brooke will be local artist Jimmy Fitch. His powerful voice, with its rare, raw and sincere quality, conjures the timeless spirit of John Anderson, the whiskey-soaked heartache of Keith Whitley, and the broken-bottle grit of Johnny Paycheck. From classics like "Ramblin' Fever" to his hard-hitting bar room anthems "Promised Land" and "Drinkin For Two,” his high-energy shows take you on a solid gold Country roller coaster each and every night.
Get ready for a night of country music at our Heritage Amphitheater. Gates open one hour before show time. Admission is $20 per person, and children ages 5 and under are free. Advanced tickets are available online or at the park office. Parking fee required at all times. This event is sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park and Stone Brewing Company.
The English Channel performs the extraordinary British hits of the mid 1960's and 1970's. Each song The English Channel performs is faithfully recreated to sound just like the original recording and just like you remember it. You'll hear a tight rhythm section, lush harmonies, shreddin’ guitars, rich orchestration, and some songs you never thought you’d hear a band play live! More band info HERE.
Gates open one hour before show time. Admission is $15 per person, and children ages 5 and under are free. Advanced tickets are available online or at the park office. Parking fee required at all times. This event is sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park and Stone Brewing Company.
The Nashville Nights Band is authentic 90's country music! The band is a unique blend of classic country sounds, heart-warming lyrics, and upbeat rhythms that will keep you dancing all night long. An entertaining and energetic 90's country show, covering all of your favorite 90's country hits. More band info HERE.
Opening for them is Polly Windham, a dynamic and alluring performer with a strong background in the country music scene. Windham's music brings listeners to the heart and spirit of American roots music with its combination of country, Americana, and alt-country influences. More info HERE.
Gates open one hour before show time. Admission is $20 per person, and children ages 5 and under are free. Advanced tickets are available online or at the park office. Parking fee required at all times. This event is sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park and Stone Brewing Company.
Pocahontas Premieres once again is having its Mini Bluegrass Festival. This 2024 concert brings back some performers from the past as well as some new groups performing for the first time at Pocahontas State Park. Our Heritage Amphitheater will be the stage this year for the following groups:
Josh Grigsby and County Line, based out of the Northern Neck of Va, plays traditional, contemporary, gospel music. More band info HERE.
Virginia Rain Bluegrass Band, is a dynamic and authentic Bluegrass band hailing from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, where Bluegrass roots run deep. More band info HERE.
River City Band, talented bluegrass group based out of Richmond. More band info HERE.
Tara Mills Band, based out of Charlottesville, is inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rich musical traditions tied to them. Tara Mills describes her music as, "original mountain americana;" an original blend of folk, bluegrass, and americana. More band info HERE.
Gates open one hour before show time. Admission is $20 per person, and children ages 5 and under are free. Advanced tickets are available online or at the park office. Parking fee required at all times. This event is sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park and Stone Brewing Company.
Take in the sounds of the Richmond Symphony at the Heritage Amphitheater while surrounded by the beauty of Pocahontas State Park. Founded in 1957, the Richmond Symphony is the largest performing arts organization in Central Virginia. The orchestra includes more than 70 professional musicians and each season, more than 200,000 members of the community enjoy concerts, radio broadcasts, and educational outreach programs. The Richmond Symphony is partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more info, visit HERE.
Gates open one hour before show time. Admission is free, but parking fees are required at all times. This event is sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park, Stone Brewing Company, and Chesterfield Parks and Recreation.
We have returning to close out our season, ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience! It’s been over 28 years and over 4500 shows since ZOSO came together as a group in the mid-‘90s.
In the words of The L.A. Times, “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes.” The St. Petersburg Times noted that, in addition to their virtuosity and spot-on visual presentation,
ZOSO is also “the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes.” The Chicago Sun-Times put it even more succinctly: “[ZOSO is] the closest to the original of any Led Zeppelin tribute.” More info HERE.
Returning to open for ZOSO is local favorite, Hold The Line RVA, a Richmond-based high-energy Southern Rock, Country, Alternative, and Dance music cover band. More info HERE.
Gates open one hour before show time. Admission is $20 per person, and children ages 5 and under are free. Advanced tickets are available online or at the park office. Parking fee required at all times. This event is sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park and Stone Brewing Company.
Venue Info and Rules
In order to provide the safest and best visitor experience, we require each participant to observe the following rules:
- Tickets are available in advance online or by visiting the park office. There will be a box office onsite when the gates open for the event. All guests, including youth, must have a ticket to gain admission to the concert. Children 5 and under are free.
- Concertgoers are invited to sit in lawn chairs or on picnic blankets. Limited bench seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests needing ADA seating should contact Michael.biby@dcr.virginia.gov after purchasing tickets to arrange for seating.
- Food trucks may be onsite for select events; please contact the park for availability. Food can be brought from home. Please dispose of trash only in proper receptacles or bring all trash back home. Please do not litter!
- Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from the concession stand operated by Friends of Pocahontas. To purchase alcoholic beverages, guests must be 21 years or older and have a valid photo ID. Purchases can be made via cash or credit.
- There will be a designated pet-friendly section. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
- All bags are permitted but are subject to search.
- Absolutely no outside alcohol, canopies, illegal substances, illicit goods, fireworks or laser pointers will be permitted at the event and violators will be held accountable and prosecuted by state and federal law.
- No refund requests or ticket transfers will be granted; all sales final. Parking fees are required at all times. This event is rain or shine. Events canceled due to weather may implement an alternate rain date.
Directions: The park is in Chesterfield County. From I-95, take Exit 61 and go west on Route 10 to Route 655 which is Beach Road; or take Exit 67, go north on Route 150 to Route 10; go east to Beach Road. The park is four miles on right; or take Route 288 from I-95 to Route 10 East and go one mile to Beach Road. Follow park signs from there. Google Map
