The Coves began hosting live music in 2020 to raise money for children in need, starting with intimate concerts on the front porch of The Coves Cabin.   To provide relief from the first year of the COVID pandemic, artists such as The Lonesome River Band, Junior Sisk, and sixteen-time Grammy Award Recipient Jerry Douglas played intimate and socially distant concerts on our open fields.  

Building on the success of our initial season, The Coves Amphitheater was constructed. Since 2021, nationally known artists including Kenny G, Indigo Girls, Trampled by Turtles, Michael Franti, Gregory Alan Isakoff, and Bruce Hornsby have performed to enthusiastic crowds while helping us raise money for charity. In 2025, The Coves will continue to elevate the concert experience with an exciting and impressive lineup of top-tier performers. 

Through the efforts and generosity of our volunteers, sponsors, and guests, The Coves Amphitheater Charity Partner Program has donated crucial operating funds to help our underserved neighbors, especially children, in desperate need of nutrition and healthcare support. Since its inception, The Coves Amphitheater has provided over $150,000 in direct support for our charities. To learn more about our charities, including how you can help in our mission, please click here.

While most tickets are bought online, our physical box office is at The Coves located at 301 Ivy Lane, Union Hall, VA, 24176.  The box office is only open on show days starting at 4pm.

Gold Seating offers prime, terraced seating near the stage with clear sightlines and lighted walkways. Comfortable Seats are provided and available on a first-come, first-served basis.Flushable toilets

General Admission offers first-come, first-served seating on the hillside. Bring blankets or chairs to enjoy scenic lake and mountain views with lighted pathways. Portajohns and handwashing

Mobility Accessible Ticket is for ADA patrons and their guests, including necessary seating and parking accommodations. For arrangements, contact covesmusicinfo@gmail.com.

Tickets can be printed or scanned from your mobile device. If a show isn’t sold out online, tickets are available at the gate. Purchasing in advance ensures entry and speeds up arrival. More information about ticket options can be found on the Coves Amphitheater home page.

Children 12 and under are admitted free to the general admission field area with a paid adult.

No, please leave all furry friends at home. Only certified service animals will be permitted.

The Coves offers four parking fields—follow crew directions upon arrival. Tailgating is prohibited. Enjoy great food, drinks, and more inside, with all proceeds and tips supporting local charities.

Outside food and beverages are not allowed. All bags are subject to search inside the gates of the amphitheater.

Gate openings and show times vary—check your ticket for details.

General Admission: No. Bring your own chairs, blankets, or hammocks.

Gold & SkyBox Seating: Yes, one chair per ticket.

Pop-up tents are not allowed to ensure clear sightlines for all guests. Low-profile shade tents and personal umbrellas are welcome as long as they don’t obstruct views. Umbrellas are recommended if rain is expected.

The tree-lined field offers stunning views of the stage, lake, and mountains. Many areas are shaded, perfect for hammocks. Guests are responsible for their own safety when using hammocks or other personal items.

All Coves shows are rain or shine, and all ticket sales are final. We’ll do our best to ensure a great experience, no matter the weather—so bring your gear and a positive attitude! If a show is postponed, you can either keep your tickets for the rescheduled date or request a refund. If a show is canceled with no rescheduled date, all ticket holders will receive a refund.

Yes! We will have a variety of adult beverages (craft and domestic beers and wines) for sale inside the venue. Those buying alcohol will be ID’d and wristbanded.

The Coves is in a wooded area, so we must be cautious of fire hazards. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas and may be restricted during local fire prevention advisories. Please be considerate of others by smoking only in these areas and properly disposing of all cigarette butts in the provided containers.

Gold and Skybox Seating: There are premium flush toilets with fresh water handwashing facilities proximate to those seating areas.  

General Admission Seating: Portable toilets are located for easy access on the side of the amphitheater upper seating area. Tidy Services will provide sanitized portalets as well as hand washing stations, all serviced in advance of each concert.

Yes. There is a parking area for patrons who have special needs. It is located near the entrance for parking lot C.  We also have wheelchair accessible bathroom units on site. If you have questions or need further accommodations, feel free to email us: covesmusicinfo@gmail.com.

By far, the best way to get in touch with us is via email at covesmusicinfo@gmail.com. We can also be reached via Facebook. Both of those accounts are checked daily. For all other venue-related questions, comments, or requests, please email us at: covesmusicinfo@gmail.com.