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Virginia Beach has a fabulous music scene, offering audiences endless opportunities to experience an amazing show through the seasons. From ticketed events at large venues to live music in local restaurants to free concert series on outdoor stages, the Resort City delivers high-caliber entertainment showcasing the talents of global, national, regional and local performers. There’s always a good excuse for enjoying a night out in Virginia Beach!
Catching a show at The Dome is something music enthusiasts will definitely want to experience. This brand new state-of-the-art indoor-outdoor entertainment venue is actually a reimagined take on a previously existing venue with the same name in the same location at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The Dome offers all kinds of shows from Alice Cooper (April 27) to Ari Lennox (June 2) to Chicago (June 18). Click here to view The Dome’s 2026 schedule.
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater is another hot spot where some of the area’s top performances take place. From rock to country to R&B, and everything in between, this 20,000-attendee-capacity outdoor venue hosts top acts in the music industry. Grab tickets today and don’t miss these upcoming concerts happening this spring and summer: Dave Matthews Band (June 6), Meghan Trainor (June 26), NE-YO & AKON (July 18), Rod Steward (Aug. 1), Tim McGraw (Aug. 6), Chris Stapleton (Aug. 18), Wu-Tang Clan (Sept. 16) and TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue (Sept. 18).
Another superb venue for experiencing a live show, the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts offers an elevated show experience with exceptional sound quality. From symphony performances and tribute concerts to comedy acts and children’s programs, you’ll discover a wide range of shows at the Sandler Center, from John Legend’s highly anticipated performance on April 9 to Anastasia – The Musical, April 24-26. Click here for a listing of more upcoming events at the Sandler Center.
Also in Town Center of Virginia Beach, and nearby the Sandler Center, Zeiders American Dream Theater is another superb entertainment venue. Both places are just steps away from a wide selection of restaurants in this urban section of town. A dinner and a show makes for a fun night, whether it’s a date night, friends night or family night.
Closer to the Oceanfront, Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is a gem for experiencing local live theater. Since 1948, the theater has been delivering affordable performances to the Virginia Beach community. Click here for a list of upcoming shows.
If music festivals are more your style, keep these events at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on your radar: Virginia International PANFest (May 8-9), Beachy Music Weekend (May 8-9), JazzTeenth (June 20, Point Break Music Festival (June 20-21), Totally Tribute Music Fest (July 10-11) and Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party (Aug. 28-29).
Make no mistake, in Virginia Beach, a live show doesn’t have to be expensive. Through spring and summer, there are a number of free concert series in the area. Beach Events’ Oceanfront Concert Series at 24th Street Park includes a great lineup of performers like Chayce Beckham on April 24 and Alana Springsteen on April 25. Click here for more event dates. Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series is another free concert series at the Oceanfront. This summer it returns for its 15th season and once again audiences will experience entertaining performances by both the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Symphonicity Orchestra. Click here for the 2026 entertainment lineup.