Stars & Stripes Celebration
2025-07-04 | 17th, 24th & 31st Street Parks
Stars & Stripes Explosion on the Fourth of July welcomes thousands of visitors and residents of Virginia Beach to a “star-spangled” salute to this great country of ours with an amazing line-up of live performances on oceanfront stages. The schedule of live entertainment offers something for everyone: patriotic and classical to tribute bands, and of course, fireworks! All concerts and the fireworks show are free and open to the public.

Oceanfront Concert Series
2025-07-09 19:00, 2025-07-16 19:00, 2025-07-23 19:00, 2025-07-30 19:00, 2025-08-06 19:00, 2025-08-13 19:00, 2025-09-10 19:00 (America/New_York) | 17th, 24th & 31st Street Parks
Get ready for hot summer nights with the Oceanfront Concert Series at Virginia Beach, a free music extravaganza taking place in the parks along the iconic Virginia Beach Boardwalk. This series brings fans together to revel in the magic of live music against the backdrop of the Atlantic oceanfront. Spanning a diverse range of musical genres, the Oceanfront Concert Series caters to various tastes, offering an eclectic lineup that resonates with music enthusiasts of all ages. The free performances begin at 7 p.m.

Symphony by the Sea Concert Series
2025-07-10 19:30, 2025-07-24 19:30, 2025-08-07 19:30, 2025-08-14 19:30, 2025-08-21 19:30 | 31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series returns with free concert performances. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.
At 31st Street Park, listen in as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Symphonicity, a community orchestra in Virginia Beach, captivate with symphonic melodies.

Beach Blanket Cinema Series
2025-07-10 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-07-24 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-07-31 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-08-07 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-08-14 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-08-21 20:30 - 22:30 | On the Beach at 29th Street, 29th St, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
Bring your blanket or beach chair and spread out on the sand under the stars for a night of family movie magic! All movies are free and begin at 8:30pm on the beach at 29th Street.
Movie Schedule
June 19: MOANA 2
June 26: WONKA
July 10: INSIDE OUT 2
July 24: MUFASA: THE LION KING
July 31: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
August 7: ELEMENTAL
August 14: DESPICABLE ME 4
August 21: THE WILD ROBOT

Bachata Vida Summer Festival
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-03 | Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Four Days, 40 Hours of Bachata & Salsa Dancing! The only “pop-up” Latin Dance Festival in the US! With 8 locations, it’s not your usual festival, it’s different. No matter if you are a beginner or advanced dancer we have something for YOU! Dance classes for every level including a beginners package, dance parties, concert, and more are all waiting for you… at the beach!

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03, 2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05 | Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451, United States
The Treasures of the Earth show features estate, classic, handcrafted and fashion jewelry made from a variety of metals, as well as a vast array of crystals, minerals and fossils. Jewelers and wire wrappers will be on site who can design, remount or repair jewelry. In addition, there will be a gemologist present at the shows to do appraisals while you wait.

Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships
2025-08-17 - 2025-08-24
Attracting world-class surfers and wildly enthusiastic spectators, the Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships is the place to be when you want to watch surfers catching seriously gnarly waves. It’s the oldest continuously run surfing competition in the world, and it’s right here in Virginia Beach. Beyond surfing, there will be a block party, a bikini pageant and pro beach volleyball clinics, as well as spikeball, cornhole and a vendor village.

Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-23
The Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party is two days of electrifying music, great food, and unique vendors with a festive vibe. Funk music is the heart and soul of this weekend, featuring the popular genre which draws influence from R&B, jazz, gospel, and blues from legends such as James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, and George Clinton. Funk Fest takes place on a stage on the beach at 24th Street.

Coastal Craft Beer Festival
2025-08-23 15:00 - 20:00 | 31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Celebrate and sample national, regional and local craft brews during the annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival, featuring more than 60 beers from 30 breweries, food trucks, live music and more. NEW in 2025! Zero Proof Options – are you interested in non-alcoholic beer and seltzers? We have fun new offerings just for you!

Labor Day Weekend Oceanfront Concert Series
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-31 | 17th, 24th & 31st Street Parks
You’re sure to find something to satisfy your musical palette at this series of FREE musical performances as nationally recognized artists head to the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Whether you’re sunning on the beach, dining at one of our resort’s fine restaurants, or spread out in the park under the stars enjoying the tunes, there’s no better place to be this Labor Day Weekend than at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

Neptune Fall Wine Festival
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-13 | 31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Join your friends by the oceanfront for an wine tasting hosted by Virginia’s leading vineyards. Taste from more than 60 wines while you meet and greet the fascinating people who are forging Virginia’s reputation for quality wines. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and the opportunity to purchase the wines you like by the bottle and case.

Sonrise Music Festival
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14 | 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Hampton Roads biggest Christian Music Festival! The oceanfront will come alive during this two-day music festival of “positive/alternative” music followed by a collaborative worship service. Each year the Sonrise Music Festival supports a local shelter which serves the displaced in our local community. This event will be held on the beach at the 24th Street Stage and feature artists offering a myriad of musical genres such as cutting edge top 40, hip hop, indie, and inspirational.

Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-18 | Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Daily concerts at 2 festival stages feature 20+ performances from local and national bands. Over 200 artisans display handmade work at Neptune’s Art & Craft Show, and 200 more food and shopping vendors fill 33 blocks of boardwalk! On the beach, you will find 22 magnificent sand sculptures created by world-renowned sculptors at Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship. Other weekend events include Neptune’s 8k Race, Grand Parade, Volleyball Tournament, Poseidon’s Playground, Healthy Haven, Atlantic Regatta, Youth Art Show, and more!

Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12
The Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show is a renowned outdoor art show held annually along the Virginia Beach boardwalk. As one of the longest-running art shows on the East Coast, it celebrates creativity by featuring exceptional works from artists across the country.
