Shamrock Marathon Weekend
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16 | Virginia
The annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend is a St. Paddy’s Day tradition in Coastal Virginia. Lace up your sneakers, dress yourself in green and conquer the streets of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The weekend has a race distance for every goal: Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K, and challenges. No matter the distance, you’ll experience the best of Coastal Virginia on our flat, fast, and scenic course before you cross the finish line overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The party continues after the race at our post race celebration on the beach with Yuengling Beer and live music.

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
2025-03-21 - 2025-03-23, 2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03 | 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.

East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic
2025-04-05 | Virginia
Don’t miss the opportunity to sample some the best She-crab soup on the East Coast! The competition features regional restaurants vying for the title of Best She Crab Soup, one of the region’s most loved seafood delicacies. Attendees taste and vote for the People’s Choice Awards, while regional cuisine experts serve up Critic’s Choice Awards in this outdoor event on the oceanfront.

Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13 | Virginia
Edge-of-your-seat bull riding and barrel racing action is coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Watch top bull riders and barrel racers compete on the beach at 3rd Street for a $12,000 purse and the Best of the Beach buckle. The family-friendly event includes bull riding, barrel racing, mini bull riding, rodeo clowns, and more. Be sure to sign your kids up for the always-exciting Mutton Busting competition!
Virginia Beach Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo is sanctioned by the Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association (SEBRA).
General admission bleacher tickets are available as well as a VIP package upgrade that includes tickets, an event t-shirt, and a rodeo clown meet-and-greet.

Annual Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 - 2025-04-20 | Virginia
Hunt Club Farm’s Annual Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt features a Children’s Egg Hunt, Visiting the Easter Bunny, Hayrides, the Petting Farm and Tree Walk Adventure, Costumed Characters, Live DJ with Music and Games, and an Artisan and Vendor Village! Additional activities are pony rides, animal feed and bird sticks.

Atlantic Coast Kite Festival
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-04 | Virginia
Kite fliers and spectators of all ages will experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival on the beach between 16th and 18th Streets. This popular 2-day event features a variety of workshops and activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados. Everyone is invited to take part in the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival’s “Best Kite Contest”, taking place each day and free to enter.

Virginia International PANFest
2025-05-09 - 2025-05-10 | Virginia
Join world-class performers for a spectacular celebration of Caribbean music on the oceanfront in beautiful Virginia Beach! The Virginia International PAN Fest is a musical adventure set to the soothing sounds of steel pan music. The festival’s casual atmosphere appeals to the island community and people of all ages who are intrigued by the unique sounds and style of steel drum music! Fusing together the rhythm of steel bands, ocean breezes, and great international food, the breathtaking Virginia Beach oceanfront becomes an “island paradise” for the weekend.

Beach Blanket Cinema Series
2025-06-19 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-06-26 20:30 - 22:30, 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 (America/New_York) | 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

La Fiesta Virginia Beach
2025-06-27 - 2025-06-28 | Virginia
For two days, Virginia Beach celebrates the sights and sounds of the Latin experience! La Fiesta Virginia Beach possesses the key ingredients of authentic food, colorful cultural costumes, and high-energy Latin music. Immerse yourself in Latin culture with free performances in 24th Street Park on Friday. On Saturday, grab your tickets and hit the sand for the hottest Latin concert in Virginia. Authentic Latino and Hispanic food vendors and retail vendors round out the festival experience.

Totally Tribute Music Fest
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-05 | Virginia
Experience the grandeur of The Totally Tribute Music Fest, a timeless celebration of music, delivered in tribute to beloved artists and bands. Take the musical journey of a lifetime as exceptional tribute performers from across the U.S. take the stage to deliver the iconic sounds that have left an indelible mark on the world of music.

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 | 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 | 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.

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!

Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships
2025-08-17 - 2025-08-24 | Virginia
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.
