Symphony by the Sea Concert Series
2025-08-14 19:30, 2025-08-21 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-08-14 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

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.

Oceanfront Concert Series
2025-09-10 19:00 | 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.

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!

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
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.

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.

Wicked 10K Weekend
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-25 | 19th Street, 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
Experience Coastal Virginia’s largest Halloween race and party. The Old Point National Bank Wicked 10K Weekend presented by Sentara shows off Virginia Beach’s wicked side. Do you love Halloween? Do you love running by the ocean? Are you looking for a few tricks and treats? The Old Point National Bank Wicked 10K Weekend is the perfect place to celebrate Halloween and enjoy wicked good times.

Virginia Beach Jeep Fest
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-09 | Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Jeep enthusiasts unite for Virginia Beach’s first annual Virginia Beach Jeep Fest! Enjoy sunrise beach cruises or push the limit on the sand obstacle course. Show off your ride, check out the latest Jeep accessories, and immerse yourself in all things Jeep! Vendors, Show & Shine, Beach Cruise, and Beach Sand Course will be available.

Holiday Lights Bike Night
2025-11-13 17:30 - 20:00 | 2nd Street & Boardwalk
Grab your bicycles and bring the entire family to the Virginia Beach boardwalk for the FREE Holiday Lights Bike Night. Enjoy riding your bike through jumping fish, musical crabs, jolly elves, and the nation’s largest and longest curved LED Light Tunnel. Holiday Lights at the Beach Bike Night will only happen one time this season so don’t miss your chance to take a two-wheeled journey into the holiday magic.

Holiday Lights at the Beach
2025-11-14 - 2025-12-31 | 2nd Street & Boardwalk
Experience the enchantment of jumping fish, musical crabs, lively elves, and joyous penguins dancing in illuminated splendor against the moonlit backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. Holiday Lights at the Beach promises lifelong memories with a Surfing Santa, color-changing archways, luminous fixtures honoring the Armed Forces community, a spectacular 40-foot dancing-light Christmas tree, the largest and longest curved LED Light Tunnel in the U.S., and so much more.

Holiday Parade at the Beach
2025-12-06 | Atlantic Avenue from 15th-25th Streets
Holiday Parade at the Beach came alive with over 100 parade units making their way down Atlantic Avenue in a joyous celebration of the holiday season. Giant balloons, marching bands, lighted floats, equestrian units, fire trucks, performing dance groups, motorcycles, and more joined forces to present a dazzling and entertaining night of fun for all ages! And, best of all, Santa himself made a grand appearance to greet all his loyal fans!

Last Night on the Town
2025-12-31 19:00 | Town Center of Virginia Beach, 222 Central Park Ave, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462
Ring in the new year at Virginia Beach’s premier New Year’s Eve celebration! Created by the Central Business District Association (CBDA), Last Night on the Town is an annual event at Virginia Beach Town Center and is a FREE celebration suitable for the entire family. General admission is FREE or you can close out the year in style with a paid VIP experience provided by the CBDA.
