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Beach Blanket Movie Series

On the Beach at 29th Street

Bring a comfy blanket or beach chair and take in a family-friendly movie under the summer sky during the weekly Beach Blanket Movie Series, taking place each Thursday. Movies begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For a schedule of movies, visit the event website

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Symphony by the Sea Concert Series

31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series returns for its 11th season of free concerts with a schedule of delightful musical performances. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.

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60th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Experience the world’s longest, continuously run surfing championship! The 60th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) is a multifaceted beach sports and entertainment festival with plentiful attractions for the whole family. For a full schedule of events and more details, visit the ECSC website.

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60th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Experience the world’s longest, continuously run surfing championship! The 60th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) is a multifaceted beach sports and entertainment festival with plentiful attractions for the whole family. For a full schedule of events and more details, visit the ECSC website.

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60th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Experience the world’s longest, continuously run surfing championship! The 60th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) is a multifaceted beach sports and entertainment festival with plentiful attractions for the whole family. For a full schedule of events and more details, visit the ECSC website.

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60th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Experience the world’s longest, continuously run surfing championship! The 60th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) is a multifaceted beach sports and entertainment festival with plentiful attractions for the whole family. For a full schedule of events and more details, visit the ECSC website.

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60th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Experience the world’s longest, continuously run surfing championship! The 60th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) is a multifaceted beach sports and entertainment festival with plentiful attractions for the whole family. For a full schedule of events and more details, visit the ECSC website.

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Symphony by the Sea Concert Series

31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series returns for its 11th season of free concerts with a schedule of delightful musical performances. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.

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60th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Experience the world’s longest, continuously run surfing championship! The 60th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) is a multifaceted beach sports and entertainment festival with plentiful attractions for the whole family. For a full schedule of events and more details, visit the ECSC website.

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60th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Experience the world’s longest, continuously run surfing championship! The 60th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) is a multifaceted beach sports and entertainment festival with plentiful attractions for the whole family. For a full schedule of events and more details, visit the ECSC website.

Coastal Craft Beer Festival

31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

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. Tickets, which include unlimited tastings and a commemorative beer-tasting glass, are now on sale – so hop to it!

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60th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Experience the world’s longest, continuously run surfing championship! The 60th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) is a multifaceted beach sports and entertainment festival with plentiful attractions for the whole family. For a full schedule of events and more details, visit the ECSC website.

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Symphony by the Sea Concert Series

31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series returns for its 11th season of free concerts with a schedule of delightful musical performances. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.

VIRGINIA BEACH BOOS & BREWS

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Featuring local breweries showcasing their fall selections, Virginia Beach Boos & Brews is the official after-party for the 2022 Wicked 10k, occurring at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront from Friday, October 28 – Saturday, October 29. Guests will enjoy samplings and live music from local bands. Guests will also take home a commemorative sample glass. Participating […]

Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler

The 2022 BayPort Credit Union Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler presented by Bon Secours will be back with a brand new theme plus the same favorite traditions. This evening run allows you to experience the magic of the Holidays. Run through the holiday lights on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk before you celebrate your run at our post-race […]

The Oak Ridge Boys

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

The legendary Oak Ridge Boys on their Front Porch Singin’ Tour will be in concert at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts as part of The Langley Federal Credit Union Concert Series. The group has scored 12 gold, 3 platinum, and 1 double platinum album and had more than a dozen national #1 singles […]

USYS Futsal National Championships

Virginia Beach Sports Center 1045 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

US Youth Soccer (USYS) is pleased to announce that its 2023 Futsal National Championships, the first-ever of its kind and hosted in collaboration with United Futsal, will be held February 24-26, 2023, at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Futsal is a soccer-based game played on a hard court, mainly indoors and smaller than a soccer […]

School of Rock – The Musical

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

What do you get when you cross an out-of-control rock singer with an uptight, prep-school educational system? The most hilariously chaotic musical ever to be nominated for a Tony award! Straight from the big screen (where it starred none other than Jack Black!), Andrew Lloyd Webber’s kid-driven cast is sure to leave your ears ringing […]

Big Shots Virginia Beach Tip-Off

Virginia Beach Sports Center 1045 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Big Shots Virginia Beach Tip-Off is a national basketball tournament held at the prestigious 12 court Virginia Beach Sports Center blocks from the beach. This event will feature boys teams 17U-10U from around the country.

Lewis Black: Off the Rails

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

The Langley Federal Credit Union Concert Series presents comedian, Lewis Black, on tour performing at the Sandler Center for Performing Arts. Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger-pointing to expose the absurdities of life. A GRAMMY Award-winning stand-up, Lewis Black performs his critically acclaimed shows […]

The Monkees Celebrated by Micky Dolenz

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Micky Dolenz celebrates a new box set, Headquarters, based around the Monkees’ third #1 album, with a special tour - "The Monkees Celebrated by Micky Dolenz!". Performing selections from Headquarters, plus all the hits and classic tracks of the Monkees, Dolenz' voice continues to shine on brightly! This concert is part of The Langley Federal Credit Union Concert Series at […]

Virginia Beach Hoopfest Live

Virginia Beach Sports Center 1045 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Hoopfest Live will feature the best travel basketball teams on the East Coast. This event will feature maximum exposure with college coaches and national media all located at the beautiful Virginia Beach Sports Center located less than one mile from the Oceanfront! This will be an event you won’t want to miss!

Legendary Softball Beast of the East

Princess Anne Athletic Complex 4001 Dam Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

3 pool games to single elimination softball tournament for ages 12U-14U at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex and City View Park in Virginia Beach.

Something on the Menu

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

From Back Bay to Chesapeake Bay, Oceanfront, Town Center, and beyond, there’s “Something on the Menu” at Virginia Beach restaurants. Participating restaurants are spreading the spirit of the Something in the Water Festival with a casual groove, cool vibes, and great eats all week. We invite locals and visitors to enjoy daily menu specials highlighting food and beverage items exclusively created for this celebratory week.

Something in the Water

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

The multi-day music festival led by Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams returns home this spring. With a star-studded musical lineup, the event also highlights arts and culture through a series of performances, capsule events and community activities designed to highlight unity, celebrate diversity and empower all. 2023 Lineup: Pharrell's Phriends • 100 Gecs • Aminé […]

Volley & Vibe

Virginia Beach Sports Center 1045 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Art and sport meet in the ViBe Creative District of the Virginia Beach oceanfront this May at the Volley & Vibe Volleyball Tournament for boys & girls age 12U-18U! This tournament is about more than volleyball. Teams will have the opportunity to engage with artists in one of the area’s most prominent cultural districts through […]

Tidewater Comicon

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Tidewater Comicon is coastal Virginia's largest comic convention with 2 full days of fun for the whole family. Come celebrate your favorite fandoms with special celebrity guests, comic creators, voice actors, cosplayers, gaming, panels, contests, and so much more!

Steel Pier Surf Classic & Surf Art Expo

This Memorial Day Weekend, come down to the 1st street Jetty at the Virginia Beach oceanfront and experience the surf, art, and culture from an event that draws in competitors and artists from around the world. The Steel Pier Classic is the largest longboard event on the East Coast. But it also includes a variety […]

Legendary Softball Summer Kick-Off

Princess Anne Athletic Complex 4001 Dam Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

3 pool games to single elimination softball tournament for ages 12U-18U at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex and City View Park in Virginia Beach.

Juneteenth At The Beach

24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Come together to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and equality at the 2nd annual Juneteenth At The Beach festival at the 24th Street Stage & Park on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! It’s a great opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones while enjoying the festivities. This year’s festival promises to be even more exciting, […]

Teammate Basketball National Championship

Virginia Beach Sports Center 1045 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

It’s a tradition. A vacation. A hoops festival. A unique team bonding experience. Teams from all over the USA will compete in this 4-day long travel basketball mega-event. The tournament will have multiple divisions once elimination play begins, so regardless of your competitive level, you can come and compete!

Beach It! Country Music Festival

The inaugural, 3-day BEACH IT! Festival is coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This year's lineup features headliners Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, and 20+ more of country's biggest artists.

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Beach Blanket Movie Festival

On the Beach at 29th Street

Bring the family to the beach on 29th Street July 18-22 as we celebrate the Galactic Greats of Film. Claim your spot in the sand and enjoy movies under the stars starting at 8:30pm. All films are free and open to the public. This year’s film festival includes: Tuesday, July 18: Apollo 13 (PG) Wednesday, […]

Free
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Beach Blanket Movie Festival

On the Beach at 29th Street

Bring the family to the beach on 29th Street July 18-22 as we celebrate the Galactic Greats of Film. Claim your spot in the sand and enjoy movies under the stars starting at 8:30pm. All films are free and open to the public. This year’s film festival includes: Tuesday, July 18: Apollo 13 (PG) Wednesday, […]

Free
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Beach Blanket Movie Festival

On the Beach at 29th Street

Bring the family to the beach on 29th Street July 18-22 as we celebrate the Galactic Greats of Film. Claim your spot in the sand and enjoy movies under the stars starting at 8:30pm. All films are free and open to the public. This year’s film festival includes: Tuesday, July 18: Apollo 13 (PG) Wednesday, […]

Free
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Beach Blanket Movie Festival

On the Beach at 29th Street

Bring the family to the beach on 29th Street July 18-22 as we celebrate the Galactic Greats of Film. Claim your spot in the sand and enjoy movies under the stars starting at 8:30pm. All films are free and open to the public. This year’s film festival includes: Tuesday, July 18: Apollo 13 (PG) Wednesday, […]

Free
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Beach Blanket Movie Festival

On the Beach at 29th Street

Bring the family to the beach on 29th Street July 18-22 as we celebrate the Galactic Greats of Film. Claim your spot in the sand and enjoy movies under the stars starting at 8:30pm. All films are free and open to the public. This year’s film festival includes: Tuesday, July 18: Apollo 13 (PG) Wednesday, […]

Free

ViBe Mural Festival

The 6th Annual Mural Festival will be August 18-27. New murals are painted by different national and local artists at properties throughout the arts district. The project allows the artists a 10-day timeframe to paint their artwork designs to completion providing the public ample time to explore and meet the artists while they work. Free […]

Sunset Beach Boil

24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

The Culinary Institute of Virginia’s presents the Sunset Beach Boil, Friday, September 1st, at the oceanfront on 24th Street. Celebrate the end of summer with family and friends in authentic beach boil style, featuring North Carolina shrimp and Eastern Shore clams. All guests will enjoy an individual charcuterie appetizer, family-style seafood boil, and individual dessert. […]

NAS Oceana Air Show

The men and women of Naval Air Station Oceana are proud to announce the return of the NAS Oceana Air Show!

Sonrise Music Festival

24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

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 […]

Snowglobe Spectacular

Town Center of Virginia Beach 222 Central Park Ave, Virginia Beach, VA

Step into a Christmas wonderland at Snowglobe Spectacular – a dazzling display of life-sized snow globes. The event will also feature live music, holiday characters and a special North Pole snow globe where little ones can meet Santa himself!

Surf – N – Santa 5 Miler 

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

The 2023 BayPort Credit Union Surf N Santa 5 Miler presented by Bon Secours is back with a brand new theme plus the same favorite traditions.  This evening run allows you to experience the magic of the Holidays.  Run through the holiday lights on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk before you celebrate your run at our post-race party.

Hype Nation Virginia Beach Brawl

Virginia Beach Sports Center 1045 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

The Virginia Beach Brawl is a volleyball tournament presented by Hype Nation at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. This event is open to USAV, AAU, and JVA teams.

Hampton Roads International Auto Show

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Your opportunity to experience this year’s most anticipated vehicles is here! From groundbreaking technology to the latest production models, manufacturers will unveil their cutting-edge designs and features. Join us at the Virginia Beach Convention Center for a firsthand look at the auto industry’s vision for the future as these vehicles redefine style, performance, and technology […]

Virginia Beach Restaurant Week

Visit Virginia Beach’s finest restaurants as talented chefs serve up innovative menus featuring delicious culinary creations. Restaurants are featuring pre-fixe menus with $5 and $10 Breakfasts, $10 and $15 two-course Lunches, and $25, $35, $40 three-course Dinners.

RV Show of Tidewater

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

The RV Show of Tidewater is more than just an RV Show! See exhibits of all new RVs ranging from motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels! In addition to RVs, the show offers a wide variety of cutting-edge products and services for seasoned travelers or a first-time RV enthusiasts. You will find RV accessories, resorts […]

Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Join the Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association as they take over the Virginia Beach Convention Center to present the 39th Annual Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show. The Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show has paved the way in bringing you the latest in style, technology and décor to refresh and renew your home, garden […]

Uniquely Yours Bridal Showcase

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

The Uniquely Yours Bridal Showcase features the area’s top wedding vendors and is the largest and most anticipated bridal and vendor event in the state. Uniquely Yours strives to bring all of the wedding essentials together to make the couples’ wedding fabulous, memorable, and easy to plan! The Showcase features the most professional vendors in the […]

Mid-Atlantic Sports & Boat Show

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

If you’ve been thinking of buying a boat or upgrading what you currently have, now is the time to buy! Boat dealers from all over the state will be under one roof with their inventory and ready to make a deal! Whether you want to see the latest 2024 boat models, custom boats, or watercraft […]

Polar Plunge

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 […]

Coastal Virginia Magazine WineFest

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Celebrate good times with Virginia wines at the Coastal Virginia Magazine Wine Fest at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Enjoy tastings from featured wineries and cideries, try samples in the distillery den and shop from a variety of specialty vendors. There will also be live entertainment, a cash beer garden and so much more. So gather […]

SGK Gun Show

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Southeastern Guns and Knives is an organized and legal gun show event held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center that promotes understanding of the shooting sports, appreciation of American history, and an opportunity to view historic and contemporary weapons. Displays range from rare and collectible civil war weaponry to the most recent hunting and shooting […]

Excalibur Cup

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Come out for the Excalibur Cup – a gymnastics invitational open to all levels! The Virginia Beach Convention Center is excited to host 3,800 competitors, representing over 25 different states and 10 different countries. With all levels competing in the same location, it is sure to be a fun-filled, exciting time!

VHSL Wrestling State Championships

Virginia Beach Sports Center 1045 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Bracketed Virginia state championship wrestling tournament for Class 4 through 6 at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Medals to wrestlers finishing in the top 6 of each weight class.

Virginia Beach Coin Show

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

The Virginia Beach Coin Show sponsored by the Tidewater Coin Club is a free event at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. 65 Dealer Tables. ANACS on site for coin authentication & grading. Educational displays, Buy, Sell & Appraise, US Foreign & Ancient Coins, Confederate & Fractional Currency, US & Foreign Paper Money, Books & supplies. […]

Oyster Roast Fest

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Enjoy lots of delicious oysters, food, and drinks, plus we’ll have live music, amazing silent and live auctions, craft artisans, and rescue squad equipment to explore!

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, 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 […]

C4C Grand National Championship

Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Cheer for Charity, powered by Cheer and Dance Extreme, is excited to host The Grand National Championship in the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center. Teams from up and down the east coast attend to see who will be crowned our National Champion. Virginia Beach is perfect in March - beautiful weather and great hotel rates!

Shamrock Marathon Weekend

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 […]