
June 2025
Start summer off right with the best events in Virginia Beach this June. Whether you’re into live music, family-friendly movies under the stars or soccer competitions, there’s something for everyone. Without further ado, here’s what’s happening this month in Virginia Beach:
USO Experience Music Concert Series
May 30 - June 1, 2025
Listen to fantastic live performances without spending a dime at the three-day USO Experience Virginia Beach Concert Series. Taking place at the 17th and 24th Street Parks, these free performances offer a wonderful opportunity to listen to great music from all genres and show your support for the military-focused USO non-profit.
Jackalope Fest
May 30 - June 1, 2025
Action sports come to the beach during Jackalope Fest. Started in Canada, this festival features both professional and amateur athletes competing in skating, bouldering, Moto X, BMX, base jumping and more. Each day begins with open practices, leading into full days of competition and demos that showcase astounding feats of athleticism.
VB Street Art Festival
May 30 - June 2, 2025
Each year, the ViBe Creative District welcomes 15 local artists to live paint 15 sculptures as part of the VB Street Art Festival. Walk along the 1.5-mile route, getting an up-close look at the artists’ creative processes. You’ll also have the opportunity to paint your own mural at The Garage VB. The festival is free and open to the public and includes special Virginia Beach Schools student murals on display at 31st Street.
Oceanfront Concert Series
May 21 - September 11, 2025
Most Wednesday evenings throughout the summer, enjoy the free musical performances of the Oceanfront Concert Series. With performers of all genres, you're sure to find a new favorite artist or band to groove to. Bring your beach chairs and blankets, grab some snacks from the nearby vendors and settle in for a relaxing night of music under the stars. The concerts typically run from 7pm to 9pm.
North American Sand Soccer Championships
June 6 – 8, 2025
You’ve seen soccer played on grass – but have you seen it played on sand? At the weekend-long North American Sand Soccer Championships, watch pros tackle this beloved sport right on the golden sands of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Amateurs are welcome to play too, as the Hampton Roads Soccer Council hosts competitions for adult age-bracket teams, youth teams, coed teams and anyone who wants to give sand soccer a try.
Virginia Beach Bridal and Wedding Expo
June 8, 2025
Planning a wedding sometime soon? Your job will be made much easier with a visit to the Virginia Beach Bridal and Wedding Expo, where you can meet with everyone you’ll need to know as you plan the big day. Chat with caterers, florists, DJs and photographers as you roam the Virginia Beach Convention Center, and get a good chunk of your planning done in one fell swoop.
Chalk the Walk
June 14, 2025
Each June, the Virginia Beach Boardwalk between 16th and 18th Streets gets a burst of color through an event known as Chalk the Walk. During this free-to-attend event, dozens of aspiring chalk artists from across the region show off their creativity through 4-foot-by-4-foot chalk drawings in any style they can dream up. For the best experience, visit as the artists are crafting their masterpieces, and then again before the first rain washes the stunning art away.
Juneteenth at the Beach
June 18 - 22, 2025
Celebrate the best of Black culture during Juneteenth at the Beach. For five days, this Virginia Beach event is as jam-packed as ever, with drum circles and car shows, galas and parades, black vendor markets and gospel concerts.
Beach Blanket Cinema
June 19 - August 21, 2025
On select Thursday evenings all summer long, the Beach Blanket Cinema puts on free family-friendly movies right on the golden sands of Virginia Beach. All you have to do is bring your beach blanket or chair – and some movie-friendly snacks, of course – to the beach at 29th Street. Movies start at 8:30pm.
Hampton Roads Pride at the Beach
June 20 - 22, 2025
Show your support for the LGBTQ+ community during Hampton Roads Pride. This three-day celebration features two days of celebrations in nearby Norfolk, and a final day of festivities – called Pride at the Beach – at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Whether you choose to celebrate in Norfolk or on the beach, you’ll find incredible live entertainment – including the headlining rapper Big Freedia – local food vendors and a community of kind, like-minded people.
Point Break Music Festival
June 21 - 22, 2025
When you feel like getting into a summertime frame of mind, nothing makes for a more relaxing time than listening to reggae music on the sand. The Point Break Music Festival brings some of the biggest reggae artists in the world to the shores of Virginia Beach with a two-day concert on the beach at 5th Street. Saturday’s headliners include Slightly Stoopid and Soja Iration, with Sunday’s top acts including Stick Figure and 311. Single-day general admission tickets start at $142.
La Fiesta
June 27 - June 28, 2025
La Fiesta brings two full days of Latin celebrations to Virginia Beach, complete with delicious food, colorful costumes, lively music and so much more. Friday’s festivities are free, so everyone can get in on the fun and even enjoy the outdoor concert at the 24th Street Park. On Saturday, top names in Latin music come to town for the (ticket required) closing concert. The next-level lineup includes Wilfrido Vargas, Puerto Rican Power and Alex Bueno.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Little Theater of Virginia Beach
May 23 - June 15, 2025
Catch a performance of Ripcord at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, a comedic play by award-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. Follow the story of Abby Binder and Marilyn Dunne, a grumpy-sunshine duo living at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, as they engage in a hilarious and increasingly absurd battle of wills after being forced to share a room. Tickets start at $25.
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Throughout June
Spend an evening at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts for a night of top-notch music. On June 4, Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of Kiss, takes to the stage to perform many of his best solo pieces and some awe-inspiring riffs. There’s also the free Ynot Wednesday Concert Series (June 11, June 18 and June 25), showcasing up-and-coming artists from a variety of genres. For a full list of performances, refer to the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts’ event page.
The Dome
Throughout June
Once an iconic ‘90s Virginia Beach locale, The Dome has been given a second life after its 1994 demolition. Reopening in May 2025, the venue has some big names taking to its stage during its inaugural season, like Ledisi (June 3), Kevin James (June 6), and Wynonna Judd (June 20). For a full list of performances, refer to The Dome’s website.
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Throughout June
Funny Bone Comedy Club has an absolutely jam-packed roster for June, so you can laugh your socks off nearly every night of the month. Some standouts include Tony Roberts (June 6 - June 8), Steven Ho (June 13 - June 14), and Jess Hilarious (June 27 - June 28). For a full list of performances, refer to Funny Bone Comedy Club’s event calendar.
Zeiders American Dream Theater
Throughout June
Zeiders American Dream Theater has quite a few events taking place in June, with the Vocal Jazz Summitt - Ella Fitzgerald Celebration Concert with René Marie & Christie Dashiell (June 8) being the highlight. These two Grammy-nominated vocalists are sure to deliver an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz. For a full list of performances, refer to Zeiders American Dream Theater’s event calendar.
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