VB Street Art Festival
May 30 - June 2, 2024
The ViBe Creative District welcomes 15 local artists to paint 15 sculptures as part of the VB Street Art Festival. Eventgoers can get an up-close look at the creative process, and they’ll also have a chance to try painting their own mural at The Garage VB. The weekend’s best photo op will be at SSI at Baltic Ave., where artist Summer Paradiso will create an angel wings mural, perfect for posing. The festival is free and open to the public and will include Virginia Beach Schools student murals on display at 31st Street.
Jackalope Fest
May 31 - June 2, 2024
The biggest action sports festival in Canada comes to the U.S. as the Oceanfront around 31st Street hosts the Jackalope Fest. The festival finds 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. You’ll also find live music performances all day, DJ sets and after-parties on Friday and Saturday at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront rooftop and Duck Dive Tavern.
USO Experience Music Concert Series
May 31 - June 2, 2024
The USO Experience Virginia Beach invites the service members and their families who call the Hampton Roads area home to enjoy a long weekend filled with sports, outdoor recreation and other fun family events. The experience offers many ways to enjoy the abundance of nature in the area, from kayaking to waterskiing and introductions to fly fishing. Each night concludes with a concert at the 17th and 24th Street parks, where the free performances begin at 7:30 pm.
Point Break Music Festival
June 1 - 2, 2024
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 Sublime, Wiz Khalifa and Stephen Marley, with Sunday’s top acts including Rebelution, Steel Pulse and Tribal Seeds. Doors open each day at noon with music starting at 1 pm. Single-day general admission tickets start at $99.99.
International Night Market Series in the ViBe Creative District
June 7, 2024
Local business leaders have collaborated to establish an International Night Market series, dedicated to promoting diversity, economic growth, and community well-being within Virginia Beach’s vibrant arts district. The inaugural event took placed on Friday, May 3rd. The next Market is scheduled for Friday, June 7, from 6-10 pm at 723 20th Street, adjacent to Dwell in the ViBe Apartments. This gathering will transform the 20th St cul-de-sac into a dynamic cultural block party, offering a night filled with entertainment, including an energetic DJ, Folk artists, dancers, local artisans showcasing their crafts, the delectable offerings of Jessy’s Taqueria, and a variety of food trucks serving culinary delights.
North American Sand Soccer Championships
June 7 – 9, 2024
The beautiful game looks even better when sand soccer takes over the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for the 50th edition of the North American Sand Soccer Championships. The weekend-long tournament gives spectators a chance to catch some of the best sand soccer players in the world. 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 9, 2025
Planning a wedding sometime soon? Your job will be made infinitely more simple when you attend the Virginia Beach Bridal and Wedding Expo, where you can meet with literally 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 the bulk of your planning done before summer fully arrives.
Chalk the Walk
June 15, 2024
The Boardwalk between 10th and 20th Streets gets a burst of color as aspiring chalk artists show their creativity at Chalk the Walk. Each artist will create a 4-foot-by-4-foot chalk drawing along the Boardwalk, in keeping with 2024’s theme of Flights of Fantasy. At 3:30 pm, the chalk art will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges, with awards announced at 4:45 p.m. at 17th Street.
Logstradamus
June 15, 2024
Logstradamus started over a decade ago as a semi-formal single-fin surf contest where the winner would win a golden tricycle that was dubbed the Golden Chariot. Since then, it has grown into a multi-day music and surfing festival. This free event celebrates both eccentricity and expression and everyone is welcome.
Juneteenth at the Beach
June 15, 16 & 19, 2024
Back for its third year, Virginia Beach’s Juneteenth at the Beach celebration showcases art, culture and music at the 24th Street stage for three days. Saturday brings over-the-top autos to the annual car show, as well as the Ms. Tidewater Black Beauty Pageant, African dance groups, and the Emerge Artists Showcase. Sunday starts with a popup church as well as gospel concerts and a Father’s Day block party. On Juneteenth, you’ll learn the history behind the holiday with TEAMLAMB and the NAACP. All three days are free and open to the public.
Jubilee Run 5k & 1 Miler
June 16
The Tidewater Striders present the inaugural Jubilee Run to celebrate Juneteenth! Join in on the fun as we celebrate freedom & equality with a fun family event on the boardwalk at 24th street park.
Oceanfront Concert Series
June 5, 12 & 19
Enjoy live music by the ocean with Virginia Beach’s weekly Oceanfront Concert Series. You’ll find free shows at both the 17th Street and 24th Street park stages, with genres ranging from cover bands to calming jazz combos. Currently scheduled is Parmalee on June 5; The 502s on June 12; and Burning Spear on June 19. Shows run from 7 - 10 p.m.
Hampton Roads Pride at the Beach
June 21 - 23, 2024
Hampton Roads Pride brings a full month of events, with small pride festivals throughout the region as well as a brewery crawl, bar crawl, and a special night at the Zoo. The celebration culminates at Neptune’s Park from 2 - 10 pm on June 23 for Pride at the Beach, a daylong celebration of all things LGBTQ+ in Virginia Beach. Live music, face painting, drag shows and more will fill the sun-soaked afternoon, with plenty of local vendors and food trucks.
Beach Blanket Cinema
June 20 & 27
For a family-friendly Friday night, grab a blanket and a picnic basket and head to the beach at 29th Street for Beach Blanket Cinema. This month’s oceanfront features include Disney’s Soul on June 20th and the live-action version of The Little Mermaid on June 27th. Shows are free and start at 8:30 pm.
La Fiesta
June 28 – 29, 2024
Make plans to be in Virginia Beach for two full days of Latin celebrations, with all the delicious food, colorful costumes and lively music that come with it. Friday’s festivities are free, so everyone can 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 at La Fiesta, as the night’s lineup includes El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, as well as the Bachateame Tour with Karlos Rosé, Jay Heightz and others.
Concerts at the Veterans United Amphitheater
Throughout June
The summer concert season kicks into full gear at the Veterans United Amphitheater. June’s top acts include Morgan Wallen on June 6 and 7; Brooks & Dunn on June 14; Dave Matthews Band on June 15; and the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ice Cube on June 28
