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A vibrant concert scene at Point Break Music Festival in Virginia Beach, featuring a large crowd with raised hands and colorful stage lights.

Virginia Beach Events

There’s never a dull moment in Virginia Beach—just good vibes, friendly energy and epic events all year long. If you’re a foodie looking for food-truck rallies, a live-music lover ready to jam out at festivals or a pro-sports fanatic who wants to catch a game during your trip—your kind of fun is already marked on the calendar.

Plan your trip around annual favorites like the flavor-packed Virginia Beach Restaurant Week (January), adrenaline-fueled Jackalope Fest (May/June), legendary Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championship (August) and art-filled Neptune Festival (September). Winter time brings the magic witha dazzling display of Holiday Lights at the Beach—and summer hits a high note with the Oceanfront Concert Series.

Dive into the full line-up of events and start planning your Virginia Beach getaway.

Get ready to fill your calendar with festivities. So many fun-filled events, so little FOMO.

Dive into More

Virginia Beach plays host to a lineup of annual events that keep visitors coming back for more year after year.

Oceanfront Concert Series

Catch free live music performances at the Oceanfront. Every weekend, all summer.

Neptune Festival

This iconic Virginia Beach festival celebrates beach life with art, music and world-class sand sculptures.

Jackalope Festival

Pro skateboarding and base jumping? We’re in.

North American Sand Soccer Championship

Each June, over 11,000 players take over the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for the world’s biggest single-weekend sand soccer festival.

Find your fun, map out memories. We’re here to help.

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