WHERE TO EAT
Delicious Meals in Walking Distance
There are several restaurants within easy distance to the Scope Arena especially on nearby Granby Street and at MacArthur Center Mall. Staff favorites include 456Fish and California Pizza Kitchen. Click here for a list of Virginia Arts Festival restaurant partners.

Hullabaloo on Scope Plaza
There is something for everyone, from pizza to pretzels, from hot dogs to gyros, from smoothies to craft beer. Average Price: $8 -$15 per person. Enjoy your meal in a festive atmosphere. There are plenty of seats and tables around the plaza.

WHERE TO SIT AT THE TATTOO
Sections 206-212
Scope Arena is BIG, but the best seats are in 206-212. The price is $55 or $75 each but it’s well worth the view, and happens to offer the fewest number of stairs to maneuver. One of the neatest things about these seats is that they are behind the dignitaries that take the Tattoo salute. The view is spectacular!

FUN & FREE OUTDOOR EVENTS

HULLABALOO
Thursday-Saturday 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM- 2:30 PM
Lots of great activities 3 hours prior to Tattoo, Scope Plaza, Free

Performances - Daily
Many of the performers who are in the Tattoo also perform at the Hullabaloo. It’s a bonus opportunity to see them provide a less formal performance. Expect lots of music, dance and drill!

International Drumming Showcase - Daily
Watch as percussionists and drummers from around the world share their culture in exciting performances!

NATO FLAG RAISING
Thursday 5:00 PM Scope Plaza, Free
Enjoy a cultural sampling of music and a colorful display of NATO Member Nation flags, uniforms and anthems in this military presentation representing all NATO Member Nations.

NATO PARADE OF NATIONS
Saturday 10:30 AM Downtown Norfolk, Free
The oldest continuously-held parade in the region and the only one in the United States honoring NATO features floats representing each of the NATO Nations in addition to U.S. and International Military and high school bands.

NORFOLK NATO FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE
Saturday 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk, Free
Immediately following the Parade of Nations, join in a celebration and appreciation of our local NATO Headquarters. Interact with NATO Representatives and visit their Member Nation tents in the NATO Village. Explore international heritage with cultural performances, international art, cuisine and craft beers. Come celebrate with the whole family in a European Street fair atmosphere in Downtown Norfolk. Kids can get stamps in their NATO Explorer Passport.