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Riverfront Park Lynchburg Amphitheater grand opening happening Friday

The outdoor venue is set to bring more concerts, festivals, and community events to downtown Lynchburg

LYNCHBURG, Va.Update:

Lynchburg is celebrating a new space designed to bring the community together.

The city is marking the grand opening of the new Lynchburg amphitheater at Riverfront Park. The venue is designed for live music, entertainment and community events.

The project is part of a larger effort to transform Riverfront Park into a more modern, multi-use destination.

“The idea of bringing people together in one spot — whether it’s for concerts, the playground or other events — that’s really what we’re hoping will help tie the community together,” said Clay Simmons with Lynchburg Public Works.

City officials say the amphitheater reflects a shared investment in downtown Lynchburg and expanding access to arts and entertainment.


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The Hill City is set to celebrate the grand opening of the Lynchburg Amphitheater at Riverfront Park on Friday.

Located at 1100 Jefferson Street, beginsright to the heart of downtown. With space for about 5,000 people, the amphitheater is also expected to create jobs, boost small businesses and generate new revenue for the city.

The project has been years in the making, with construction kicking off in March 2024.

The celebration begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m., followed by a free community concert featuring BigFoot County at 5:30 p.m.