Past Events

Virginia Beach's premier dining event, this extraordinary week is your chance to experience Virginia Beach's finest restaurants. Try somewhere new or go back to a family favorite. Virginia Beach Restaurant Week offers specially priced meals from around the world.

The chill and thrill is real at the coolest fundraiser of the year, the Virginia Beach Polar Plunge! Join us for a day packed with cool – a costume contest and parade along the Boardwalk, live music, frosty beverages, free Wawa hot chocolate and coffee, local vendors – all capped off with an icy dip […]

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 […]

Hunt Club Farm's Annual Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt featuring a Children's Egg Hunt, Visiting the Easter Bunny, Hayrides, the Petting Farm and TreeWalk 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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Get lost in a nostalgic blast from the past at Beach Music Weekend! 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. New for 2024, Beach Music Weekend is FREE at 17th Street Park. Enjoy dancing […]

Pungo Offroad Monsters on the Beach, presented by Eastern Truck & Accessories, brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as Monster Trucks battle for ultimate sand domination! This family-friendly event is loud, fast, and exciting. Make sure you see the BIGGEST Monster Truck show in the mid-Atlantic ON THE BEACH with a race […]

Travel the world without leaving the beach at the Spring Wine Festival! 31st Street Park is transformed into a hub of tasting stations from around the world with over 70 wines from 8 countries, each featuring blends and styles that are sure to ignite the traveler in you. Each tasting ticket includes a commemorative wine glass, unlimited […]

Enjoy the cool sounds of summer as the season of sun and fun kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend! Free concerts at 17th Street Park and 24th Street Park feature local and regional bands representing different genres and musical stylings. The concerts from Friday through Sunday complement the perfect weekend to sun, swim, and surf […]

Celebrate the military and their families at the USO Experience Virginia Beach! For active service members and their families, USO Experience Virginia Beach is a weeklong summer event comprising a series of athletic, recreational, and social activities. For civilians, USO Experience is a way to learn about and celebrate the armed forces through the military […]

A 3 day vibrant festival renowned for its unique atmosphere, the quality of the athletes competing in high adrenaline action sports such as skateboarding, bouldering, break dancing and BASE jumping. JACKALOPE is the ultimate gathering of Canada’s action sport communities, bringing together top athletes and professionals in the featured sports as well as enthusiasts and curious. This thrilling festival […]

Get ready for hot summer nights with the Oceanfront Concert Series at Virginia Beach, a free music extravaganza taking place at the 17th, 24th, and 31st Street 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. The […]

North American Sand Soccer Championships in beautiful Virginia Beach! The world’s large sand soccer festival welcomes 200,000 participants, spectators and boardwalk attendees to the “Gran Prix” of beach/sand soccer.

Chalk the Walk takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk as professional, amateur, and youth artists gather to turn the boardwalk into a canvas of color! At Chalk the Walk, competitors will draw 4'x4' chalk drawings for three blocks along the boardwalk to be on display and judged. Judges will score the drawings according to criteria […]

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 20: SOUL June 27: THE LITTLE MERMAID July 11: WONKA July 25: ELF August 1: MIGRATION […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bring the entire family to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for a Jurassic Experience. Find your spot on the sand and enjoy. All films are free and open to the public. All movies are free and begin at 8:30pm on the beach at 29th Street. This year’s film festival includes: Tuesday, July 16: DINOSAUR (PG) Wednesday, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

2024 marks the 50th anniversary for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival! Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings. Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 30+ blocks of the boardwalk and feature 20+ performances from local, regional, and national recording artists. On the boardwalk, you can find over […]

Over 175 Artists from across the country bringing the highest caliber of fine art including painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture and glass. The Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show is one of the only outdoor art shows produced by an accredited museum and strives to have the highest caliber fine art in the relaxing setting of the […]

Come experience Coastal Virginia’s largest Halloween race and party. The Old Point National Bank Wicked 10K Weekend presented by Bon Secours 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 […]

Embrace the festive spirit of fall at Pumpkins & Pirates, a unique celebration that combines two beloved themes – pumpkins and pirates – for an unforgettable, family-friendly experience. Young scallywags are in for a treat with this creative blend, featuring face painters, carnival games, stilt walkers, family relay races, roving jugglers, bandana-making, story-tellers, and our […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]