Estrenos de Pocahontas

Your local American Idol is back to open our 2026 season in her own backyard again!

Carrie Brockwell is a Richmond, Virginia–born country singer, songwriter, and musician who brings clear vocals and storyteller chops to modern country. Carrie is an American Idol alum, and was awarded the 2025 Josie Music Award for Country Female Vocalist of the year, she’s played everything from intimate showcases to 18,000-strong audiences. Her style blends equal parts heart, grit, and soul. Carrie is currently promoting her brand-new album THAT’S REAL, soon to be streaming on all platforms. For more information, visit carriebrockwellmusic.com.

Opening for Carrie is The Redneck Pool Party Band. They are a Richmond based group covering songs in the country, classic rock, rhythm and blues and Motown genre’s. The band played throughout Virginia and North Carolina from 2008 to 2020 covering hits from such artists as Miranda Lambert, The Doobie Brothers, Aerosmith and Susan Tedeschi. RNPP’s shows appeal to a broad spectrum of music lovers and they are getting back together in 2026 to play a few “reunion shows”. They will be kicking off this brief series of performances here at the Pocahontas State Park Amphitheater opening for Nashville singer songwriter Carrie Brockwell on May 9^th. 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 .

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Join us for Pocahontas State Park's 80th birthday by taking 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 and Chesterfield Parks and Recreation.

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Pocahontas Premieres, once again, is having its Mini Bluegrass Festival. This 2026 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 is a bluegrass band based out of the beautiful Northern Neck of Virginia. The band started in 2014 by lead singer and rhythm guitarist Josh and his wife Crystal. Josh Grigsby and County Line was awarded the 2015 Bluegrass Band of Virginia Championship by the Virginia Folk Music Association. In addition to winning the Band Championship, Josh Grigsby was voted first place Male Vocals. 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. Tara combines her lyrics and voice with southern Virginia native Gabe Robey to create a very powerful yet driving original sound described as a mix of modern-day folk, bluegrass, and americana. More band info HERE.

Garden Variety String Band is an award-winning bluegrass band based in Richmond, VA.  The five-piece band consist of Wyatt Peake (Vocals/Fiddle), Charlie Rosser (Vocals/Guitar), DJ Roller (Vocals/Mandolin), Stephen Weinstock (Bass), and Ben Everhart (Banjo). Inspired by old time, folk, and bluegrass music, GSVB performances are a nod to the past with a modern twist. More band info HERE. 

David Wade and Black Mountain is a traditional bluegrass quartet from Central Virginia. Rooted in driving rhythms and vocal harmonies, they blend heartfelt originals with high-energy renditions of bluegrass standards. Featuring guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bass, their foot-stomping sound brings the timeless spirit of Virginia bluegrass to the stage. 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 .

Visite Pocahontas Premieres para obtener más información.

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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 and Chesterfield Parks and Recreation.

Visite Pocahontas Premieres para obtener más información.

The Beach Bumz are a Baltimore Maryland, Orlando Florida based Beach Tribute Band. Performing all your favorite beach music from Jimmy Buffett, the Beach Boys and many more of your favorite summer music classics.

If you love the music of the Jimmy Buffett Band, then don't miss the next "Cheeseburger in Paradise" show. Performed by the best Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band playing today, the Beach Bumz Band. One show listening to the Beach Bumz play the wonderful music of Jimmy Buffett, will surely remind you of sunny days, beaches, sunsets and allow you to slip away to Margaritaville. 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.

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ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience returns once again to rock the Heritage Amphitheater. Celebrating 31 years of touring in 2026, Zoso has become one of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world, having played over 4,900 shows in all 50 states and internationally. Known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating the legendary band’s live performances, Zoso has earned accolades from both critics and fans alike.

Zoso’s live performances focus on the raw energy and intricate musicality of Led Zeppelin’s best-known hits and deeper tracks, with a particular emphasis on recreating their live show experience. The band’s commitment to authenticity has earned them praise from major outlets, with the LA Times calling them “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes,” and the St. Petersburg Times describing them as “the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes.” 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.

Visite Pocahontas Premieres para obtener más información.

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