Sandstock - A Tribute to Rock & Roll, is a beach-inspired variation on Woodstock. National and regional tribute artists who cover songs from some of the greatest rockers in history will crank out hit after hit on two beach stages at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! All performances, which are free to the public, will be held on dueling stages on the beach at 24th Street, adjacent to the 24th Street Park.

Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages will attract thousands of visitors and residents of Virginia Beach to a “star-spangled” salute to this great country of ours on July 4th. Scheduled entertainment offers something for everyone: patriotic and classical to tribute bands playing all your favorites, and naturally, fireworks! All concerts are free and open to the public.

The Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion is where hundreds of artists and “wanna-be artists” gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color! Artist registration takes place on the boardwalk at 17th Street, and chalk art is displayed for two blocks. At Chalk the Walk, participants draw four by four foot chalk drawings. A theme guides artists each year. All Chalk the Walk participants are encouraged to incorporate the theme in their work!

FunkFest is a two day celebration with lively entertainment, cultural presentations, children's activities, business seminars, health and wellness displays, food, art, and shopping. FunkFest will remain the heart and soul of this weekend event, 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 that originated in the mid-to late-1960’s when African-American musicians blended soul music, soulful jazz, and R&B…

The sounds of rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days over Labor Day Weekend at the American Music Festival. The largest outdoor music event on the East Coast, the American Music Festival brings together national, regional, and local acts to play on a stage on the beach at 5th Street, as well as stages in all the parks along the boardwalk. With just about every music genre, there’s something for everyone.

Make Virginia Beach your Labor Day destination! Celebrate the 19th anniversary running of Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach! Grab your pals and sign up for 13.1 miles or a 5K - and don’t forget the dash along the beach in our Mile On the Sand. Take the Remix Challenge and run Saturday and Sunday to earn extra bling.

You won't want to miss this annual convention, which consists of multiple events including a golf tournament, elections, parades and entertainment. Doing good since 1889.

Hampton Roads biggest Christian Music Festival! The oceanfront will come alive with the sounds of “positive/alternative” music presented on the beach and in the sand. This event will be held on the beach at the 24th Street Stage and feature positive/alternative artists offering a myriad of musical genres such as cutting edge top 40, hip hop, indie, and inspirational.

The Neptune Festival is a time to celebrate the beach life in Virginia Beach! This Festival is made up of a series of over 40 events that provide an opportunity for all to enjoy a taste of Virginia Beach.

Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival. Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment.

Holiday Lights Merry Mile brings joy and wonder to Hampton Roads each and every holiday season! Take a shining journey into nautical, holiday, and adventure lands - all along the beautiful Virginia Beach boardwalk. Festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises - all in bright, colored lights against the clear night sky, are the stars of the Holiday Lights Merry Mile. They are joined by Santa, elves, and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree erected on the beach and in the beautiful…