Get your taste buds ready for the annual East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, where some of the region’s best restaurants will compete for the coveted title of “Best She-Crab Soup.” Attendees can sample and cast…

The Official VA250 Kickoff in Virginia Beach Virginia Beach proudly kicks off VA250, Virginia’s official commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, with Stars, Stripes and Spurs: Virginia Beach Military Appreciation Weekend. Th…

Kite fliers and spectators of all ages experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival. This popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados. Location: On the Beach and Board…

The Virginia International “PAN Fest” (sometimes called PANorama) is a musical extravaganza set to the soothing rhythmic sounds of steel pan drum music. The festival’s laid back atmosphere appeals to people of all ages who are fas…

Get lost in a nostalgic blast from the past at Beach Music Blast! The finest Beach Music bands from the East Coast gather at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, paying homage to the “good old days” of hot tunes and cool vibes. Beach Music Blast ce…

For over 25 years, Pungo Offroad Monsters on the Beach, presented by Eastern Truck & Accessories, has brought high-octane excitement to the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Monster Trucks will compete in edge-of-your-seat battles for sand supremacy …

Tidewater Comicon is Virginia’s Largest Comic Book and Pop Culture Event

Travel the world without leaving the beach at Neptune’s Spring Wine + Food Festival! 31st Street Park is transformed into a hub of tasting stations from around the world with 70 wines from 9 countries, each featuring blends and styles that a…

Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 | 7:30 p.m. 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks FREE and open to the public Kick off your summer of fun with the Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer! Free concerts at 17th Street Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Stree…

Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 | 7:30 p.m. 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks FREE and open to the public Kick off your summer of fun with the Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer! Free concerts at 17th Street Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Stree…

Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 | 7:30 p.m. 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks FREE and open to the public Kick off your summer of fun with the Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer! Free concerts at 17th Street Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Stree…

A GREAT PARTY FOR A GREAT CAUSE A Music Festival With A Mission Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor concert weekend filled with amazing performances by your favorite national and local artists. From Country to Americana to Rock, there’s s…

A GREAT PARTY FOR A GREAT CAUSE A Music Festival With A Mission Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor concert weekend filled with amazing performances by your favorite national and local artists. From Country to Americana to Rock, there’s s…

Chalk the Walk takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk from 10:00am-5:00pm, as artists and “wanna-be artists” gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color! Saturday, June 13 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. On the boardwalk from 16th-18th …

Friday, June 26 | 5:30 p.m. 24th Street Park Friday is FREE and open to the public. Saturday, June 27 | 3 p.m. On the beach at 24th Street Saturday is a ticketed event. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale in March. 2026 Entertainment Schedule To b…

Virginia Beach Funk Fest is the heart and soul of this weekend, featuring music generated over the years by influential legends such as James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, and The Ohio Players. Funk is an American musical style …

National recording artists you know and love take to the oceanfront park stages on Labor Day Weekend for a salute to all things music. You’re sure to find something to satisfy your musical palette at this series of FREE musical performances as n…

National recording artists you know and love take to the oceanfront park stages on Labor Day Weekend for a salute to all things music. You’re sure to find something to satisfy your musical palette at this series of FREE musical performances as n…

National recording artists you know and love take to the oceanfront park stages on Labor Day Weekend for a salute to all things music. You’re sure to find something to satisfy your musical palette at this series of FREE musical performances as n…

Zero Proof Options – are you interested in non-alcoholic wine and seltzers? We have fun new offerings just for you! Join your friends by the oceanfront for an afternoon hosted by Virginia’s leading vineyards. Sip and savor chardonnays, mer…

How else can one describe this new and improved event any other way than with an experience? With a world-class venue, talent, and prize purse, Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship has distinguished itself as a premier event un…

Arts and Crafts enjoyed under the sun, away from the galleries and at your viewing pleasure on the boardwalk. Come enjoy art and crafts under the sun with an unbeatable backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. The Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show fea…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds a…

Big Air, Extreme Vertical, and Speed Retrieve…oh my! Come down to 14th Street to catch these adorable dogs in action. Viewing is free and open to the public, and the DockDogs® pool can be seen from the Boardwalk, the Virginia Beach Fishing Pie…

Test your skills with cornhole, giant jenga, connect four, chess, and checkers…or try your hand at a Scavenger Hunt and Virginia Beach Trivia for the chance to win prizes! Dance it out to our house DJ or put on headphones for a silent disco. Fac…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds a…

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds a…

Find your healthy haven at the Neptune Festival! Take part in a free Fitness Class, browse the Wellness Marketplace, or grab a bite to eat from a local, health-conscious food vendor. All of this and more is located north of the Neptune Statue on t…

Test your skills with cornhole, giant jenga, connect four, chess, and checkers…or try your hand at a Scavenger Hunt and Virginia Beach Trivia for the chance to win prizes! Dance it out to our house DJ or put on headphones for a silent disco. Fac…

There is beauty in youth some say, especially when they are as talented as those chosen to participate in Neptune’s Youth Art Show. On display will be the finest youth art Hampton Roads has to offer. Come enjoy this perspective as you peruse the…

Test your skills with cornhole, giant jenga, connect four, chess, and checkers…or try your hand at a Scavenger Hunt and Virginia Beach Trivia for the chance to win prizes! Dance it out to our house DJ or put on headphones for a silent disco. Fac…

The Boardwalk Art Show is one of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern seaboard.The four-day festival is one of the most popular in Virginia, attracting collectors and artists from across the nation (300 nations in fact!) with …