International Night Market
Description
The 2026 season starts on Friday, May 15th from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at 723 20th Street, beside Dwell in the ViBe Apartments. In collaboration with the ViBe Creative District and the City of Virginia Beach, this family-friendly evening will transform the 20th Street cul-de-sac into an open air cultural block party. Guests can expect vibrant live music, energetic dance performances, local artisan vendors, hands-on art, games and activities for all ages, and a global lineup of food trucks offering authentic flavors from across the world.
Inspired by the spirit of street festivals found in cities like São Paulo, Phillipines, and Vietnam, the Night Market is more than an event, it is a celebration of identity, culture, and connection. The series is spearheaded by Victor Leite of Dwell, a Brazilian-born entrepreneur and active member of the Friends of the Creative District business association, who has made it his mission to create space for international voices to be seen, heard, and honored.
The Night Markets will spotlight different cultural heritages, including celebrations of Latin American, African, Asian & Pacific Islander, Indian, Middle Eastern, and European communities. Together, they represent the colorful mosaic of cultures that give Virginia Beach its vibrant, creative, and uniquely connected heartbeat
The organizers invite everyone, from across the region, to come out and experience the rhythms, stories, and flavors of our world. This is a space for shared humanity, meaningful connection, and creative joy.
- Year-Round