Josh Groban August 16 at Chartway Arena
Josh Groban - Stage, Screen, and Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra, August 16 at Chartway Arena!
Virginia Arts Festival and Chartway Arena present
Josh Groban
Stage, Screen, and Symphony
with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
August 16, 2026
7:30 pm
Chartway Arena
Virginia Arts Festival and Chartway Arena are pleased to announce Josh Groban - Stage, Screen, and Symphony with Virginia Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, August 16 at 7:30 pm at Chartway Arena.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 15 and will be available at vafest.org and chartwayarena.com, 757-282-2822, or in-person at the Virginia Arts Festival Box Office (440 Bank Street, Norfolk) and Chartway Arena Box Office (4320 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk)
Tony®, EMMY®, and five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban possesses one of the most outstanding and instantly recognizable voices in music. With a career spanning chart-topping albums, global tours, and acclaimed stage and screen performances, he has sold over 35 million albums worldwide and headlined legendary venues across multiple continents. His catalog spans a series of chart-topping blockbuster albums, including Josh Groban (5x-platinum), Closer (6x-platinum), Noël (7x-platinum), Awake (2x-platinum), Illuminations, All That Echoes, Stages (his first UK #1 album), Bridges, Harmony and Gems. A dynamic presence on Broadway, Groban earned Tony® nominations for his roles in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and the 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd, which also garnered him a GRAMMY® nomination and widespread critical acclaim. His versatility extends to film and television appearances ranging from Glee and The Office to Crazy, Stupid, Love and Netflix’s The Good Cop, as well as starring as the Beast in ABC’s Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration. Beyond performance, Groban remains an active arts education philanthropist and advocate, and his Find Your Light Foundation helps enrich the lives of young students through arts, education, and cultural awareness.
Groban just released his new album CINEMATIC (released May 8) via Reprise Records. Produced by Greg Wells and recorded in Los Angeles and London, the 10-track collection pays tribute to iconic songs from beloved films including The Godfather, Casablanca, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Stand By Me. This Spring, Groban wrapped his GEMS World Tour with sold-out performances across Asia, Australia, the U.K. and Europe. In June, Josh will head back on the road for his North America headline tour, where he will be joined by special guest Jennifer Hudson. In the fall he will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for Josh Groban: GEMS – The Las Vegas Residency. With new music and performances throughout the year, Groban continues to connect with audiences through his unmistakable voice and timeless repertoire.
Josh Groban
Stage, Screen, and Symphony
with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, August 16 at 7:30 pm
Chartway Arena, Norfolk
About Chartway Arena
Chartway Arena is a 9,100-seat multi-purpose arena located in Norfolk, Virginia on the campus of Old Dominion University and is the home to Old Dominion Monarch Men's and Women's Basketball, a variety of family-oriented events, concerts and lectures. Operated by Oak View Group (OVG) since it opened in 2002, Chartway Arena is known as one of the premier mid-sized collegiate venues in the country. OVG is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions around the world.
About Virginia Arts Festival
The largest and most prestigious performing arts organization in southeastern Virginia, Virginia Arts Festival has transformed the region's cultural scene, presenting great performers from around the world and making this historic region a cultural destination for visitors from across the United States and around the world. Over the past 25 years, the Festival has welcomed visitors from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 25 foreign countries. The Festival has presented over 1,438 performances, free community events, and student matinees and workshops with a reach of over 1.2 million attendees. Each season, millions are reached through international broadcasts of Festival performances on American Public Radio's Performance Today, nationally on PBS TV, and regionally on WHRO TV. Over 32% of ticket sales come from outside the region, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to local museums and attractions and filling regional hotels and restaurants. The estimated annual economic impact of the Festival exceeds $25 million.
About Virginia Symphony Orchestra
As the region’s most celebrated musical, educational, and entrepreneurial arts organization, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra continues to challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what an American orchestra can be. Innovation and excellence are at the heart of the VSO’s narrative. The VSO has received national attention for its unique mission serving a home area of 1.7 million across the diverse communities of southeastern Virginia. Through appearances at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall and its commitment to adventurous programming, the VSO and its musicians have been highlighted in the media including The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Public Radio, and BBC Worldwide News.