August 2023
There’s still plenty of summer left to soak up in Virginia Beach this August! Whether you’re looking to add more beachside memories with your family, experience something quintessentially local or savor the distinct flavors, sounds and colors of our coast, you’ll find something you’ll be thrilled to enjoy when you visit us this month.
OUTDOOR FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Outdoor festivities provide plenty of family-friendly fun to be had along our coast!
Oceanfront Concert Series
On the Beach at 17th, 24th & 31st Street Parks
Aug. 2, 9, 16, & 24
Pick your beach, pick your entertainment! National recording artists take to Virginia Beach’s oceanfront park stages with weekly musical performances by the shore during the Oceanfront Concert Series, now through August. Bring your beach chair or your beach blanket for an unforgettable evening saluting all things music. The free performances begin at 7 p.m.
Beach Blanket Movie Series
On the Beach at 29th Street
Aug. 3, 10 & 17
Claim your spot on the beach, set up 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.
Symphony by the Sea Concert Series
31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Aug. 10, 17 & 24
Presented by The Breeden Company, Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series returns for its 12th 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 Funk Fest Beach Party
24th Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Aug. 25-26
Turn up the funk with an electrifying two-day showcase of music, food and vendors during Virginia Beach’s annual Funk Fest Beach Party. The festival is free and open to the public, but capacity is limited. Preferred tickets are available for purchase on the event website; please visit the site for more information, including a schedule of events and an event map.
VIRGINIA BEACH EXPERIENCES
These unique Virginia Beach experiences will have you savoring the culture and flavors of our beloved coastal city.
61st Annual East Coast Surfing Championships
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Aug. 20-27
Join thousands of stoked surfing enthusiasts for the world’s longest, continuously run surfing championship! The 61st 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.
8th Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival
31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Aug. 26
Calling all fellow craft beer lovers! 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. Tickets, which include unlimited tastings and a commemorative beer-tasting glass, are now on sale – so hop to it!
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT TOWN CENTER
Live entertainment continues to be the star of the show at the Virginia Beach Town Center, with a month-long schedule of live performances that’ll have you singing, laughing and dancing along.
Ynot Wednesdays
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Head to the Virginia Beach Town Center for the fourteenth season of one of summer’s most beloved event series to enjoy FREE live musical performances. Every week for fourteen weeks, local bands showcase a variety of genres – from pop and country to Motown and rock – at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts outdoor plaza. Local food and beverages are also available for purchase.
DEVOTION-An Earth Wind & Fire Experience!
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 12
Join this seasoned all-star band to bring an exciting and unforgettable experience in sight and sound this performance of DEVOTION-An Earth Wind & Fire Experience! at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. You’ll sing, dance and have the time of your life! The performance begins at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are now available at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts ticket office and online.
OUTDOOR CONCERTS AT THE VIRGINIA BEACH AMPHITHEATER
Summer brings with it a plethora of concerts at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach. This month, enjoy live performances from some of the world’s most renowned recording artists, either on the lawn or tucked under the comfort of the fixed-seat canopy area.
Ticket prices and available seating vary; visit the venue’s website for details.
August Concert Lineup
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Aug. 11: KIDZ BOP LIVE
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Aug. 13: 50 CENT, BUSTA RHYMES & JEREMIH
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Aug. 25: 3 DOORS DOWN
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Aug. 30: ROB ZOMBIE & ALICE COOPER
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Get the best of the season’s bounty with a visit to one of our beloved farmers’ markets.
Old Beach Farmers Market
Croc’s 19th Street Bistro Parking Lot
Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26
For the ultimate VB experience, head to the ViBe Creative District to browse and shop at the Old Beach Farmers Market, showcasing seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, seafood, cheeses, baked goods, artisan breads, savory foods from local chefs, soaps, flowers and more.
Shore Drive Farmers Market
Lynnhaven Coffee Company
Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26
Grab a coffee from Lynnhaven Coffee Company and shop among the locals as you browse a variety of products from area farms, artisans, bakers, seafood producers and more every Saturday, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Shore Drive Farmers Market. Vendors include Full Quiver Farms, B&H Produce, Veg Out Gardens, Gateaux Bakery and many, many more.
INDOOR FUN
Head indoors to discover a lot of family-friendly fun along the way.
The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Aug. 5 & 19
The country’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now in Virginia Beach at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show will have you solving a hilarious crime, while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight. The fun, social and interactive evening is suitable for adults. Tickets are limited and can be purchased online.
Drawing: Scratchboard
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
August 11
Join the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art for a scratchboard lesson. This is a subtractive drawing process that involves scraping away at a dark surface with a sharp tool to reveal a lighter layer beneath. This dynamic drawing method can be used to achieve stunning levels of contrast and detail. All levels welcome.
