Good morning, Hampton.

Phish will play three sold-out shows at the Hampton Coliseum from Sept 19 to Sept 21, and Mayor Jimmy Gray declared Sunday “Phish Day” after the band set a record with 27 shows at the venue—St. George Brewing Company launched a commemorative beer celebrating the Coliseum’s history with the band. Over 38,000 tickets were sold with most bought from outside the area, a draw that is expected to boost local business.

At the start of the new academic year, Hampton University restructured its Title IX office and updated its internal processes to improve campus safety—boosting training and engaging outside counsel for ongoing investigations.

Governor Youngkin signed an order on September 12 that directs election officials to work with federal agencies to remove ineligible non-citizens from the voter rolls using the SAVE database—this order includes a statewide exercise to test election readiness before early voting begins. The action aims to secure the November 4 general election amid ongoing legal challenges.

Andrea Gray, a patient care supervisor and former nurse, suffered severe sepsis in 2018 after a medical procedure that led to a long hospital stay with seven surgeries.

Now recovered and teaching at Old Dominion University, she uses her experience to help nursing students recognize sepsis symptoms — a dangerous condition that affects millions each year.

A survey by Old Dominion University of over 700 Hampton Roads residents showed that most see severe flooding as a threat to home values over the next 30 years—especially in Norfolk, where nearly half reported high risk.

Nearly one third said this risk has lowered property values, and only one in four said it affects their housing choices.

An Evening With Phish

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Information on ticket availability — Experience the unique sounds of Phish in a classic venue.

Singin' in the Rain - Classic Movie Nights

2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Hot-buttered popcorn awaits — Enjoy a timeless classic with a dose of nostalgic charm.

CaribFest Block Party

5-10 p.m. — Town Point Park — Free entry — Celebrate Caribbean culture with lively music, food, and vibrant performances at this annual festival.

Phoebus Jazz Festival

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The American Theatre — All ages welcome — Experience a weekend of world-class jazz that inspires the soul and warms the heart.

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus

1:00-2:30 p.m. — Larry King Law's Langley Speedway — Tickets from $22.40 — Experience the world's largest circus under the biggest big top in Hampton, VA.

The HillBenders Concert

7:30-9:00 PM — The American Theatre — No Refunds / No Exchanges — Experience the virtuosic sounds of Missouri's progressive bluegrass quintet.

Barktoberfest 2025

12-6 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Entry fee TBD — Celebrate fall with furry friends at this fun festival featuring music, food trucks, and a costume contest for pets and people.

Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid

2-5 PM — The American Theatre — Hot-Buttered Popcorn & an all-new Silver Screen — Experience classic screwball comedies and stirring dramas on the big screen.

Sing & Smile with Art Rowe

3-4 p.m. — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful hour of acoustic tunes and sing-alongs with local Navy Veteran and guitarist Art Rowe.

Midnight Rain: Live Taylor Swift Tribute

8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery — Cost varies — Experience your favorite Taylor Swift tunes in an intimate setting with Midnight Rain.