Bulls & Barrels Beach Rodeo returns to the VB Oceanfront, April 25-26.
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Virginia Beach entertains locals and visitors year-round with events featuring live music, performing arts, visual art, food and drink, history and heritage, and much more. With an array of high-quality events for all ages, interests and budgets, Virginia Beach and family friendly go hand-and-hand.
The Virginia Beach Oceanfront has been a longtime entertainment hub for the Resort City, which grows more incredible with each year. The Oceanfront is the location of some of Virginia Beach’s biggest annual festivals, such as the world’s second-longest running surf competition, the East Coast Surfing Championships (Aug. 23-30); the City’s top and longest-running annual event, the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend (Sept. 25-27); and marking its 70th anniversary this year, the beloved Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show.
Spring is a fabulous time to spend time at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and experience an event. Several top events happening this spring to consider: On April 18, the East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic returns with a friendly competition between local restaurants for the title of the best She-Crab soup. On April 24-26, Stars, Stripes and Spurs: Virginia Beach Military Appreciation Weekend kicks off VA250 commemorative celebrations in the City with festivities spanning from 3rd Street to 31st Street Park. During the same weekend, April 25-26, Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo, will undoubtably thrill audiences by showcasing top bull riders and barrel racers. Tickets are on sale now at BeachEventsVB.com.
The Atlantic Coast Kite Festival, May 2-3 on the beach at 17th Street, is a family favorite each year with a variety of fun contests and workshops. For festive musical performances, don’t miss the Virginia International PANFest, featuring Caribbean music, and the Beachy Music Weekend, featuring nostalgic beach tunes, both happening May 8-9. Also in May, and a great way to get summer fun rolling, the Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer, May 22-24, will feature free concerts on multiple stages including 17th Street Park, 24th Street Park and 31st Street Park. Looking ahead to June, save the date for these main events at the Oceanfront: Chalk the Walk (June 13), La Fiesta Virginia Beach (June 26-27) and Hampton Roads Pride at the Beach (June 28).
In addition to large festivals, the Oceanfront is where you’ll find the state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor venue, The Dome, which is part of Virginia Beach’s new $350 million entertainment center, Atlantic Park. Through the year, The Dome hosts a diverse lineup of shows and performers. Click here for a list of shows coming up.
Located more inland, Virginia Beach’s largest music venue, Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, is a popular outdoor concert spot, and the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts is a beloved Virginia Beach tradition for experiencing a special performance. See below for more extraordinary events happening this year.
2026 EVENTS
April 9: John Legend, A Night of Songs & Stories
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
April 17: Lake Street Dive
The Dome
April 17: Charlie Berens, The Lost and Found Tour
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
April 18: East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 31st Street Park
April 19: Lamb of God: Into Oblivion Tour
The Dome
April 24-26: Anastasia – The Musical
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
April 24-26: Stars, Stripes and Spurs: Virginia Beach Military Appreciation Weekend
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
April 25-26: Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 3rd Street On the Beach
April 27: Alice Cooper – Alice’s Attic Tour
The Dome
May 2: Atlantic Coast Kite Festival
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 17th Street Park
May 3: The Music of Star Wars
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
May 8: Old 60: Smokestack Town Tour
The Dome
May 8-9: Virginia International PANFest
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 24th Street Park
May 8-9: Beachy Music Weekend
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 31st Street Park
May 9: A Night With David Lee Roth
The Dome
May 9: Virginia Beach 10 Miler
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
May 12: Godsmack – The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Click here for more details.
May 13: An Evening With David Byrne – Who is the Sky Tour
The Dome
May 14: Sam Barber – The American Route Tour
The Dome
May 15-17: Pungo Offroad Monsters on the Beach presented by Eastern Truck and Accessories
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Between 4th- 8th Streets on the Beach
May 16: Virginia Beach Neptune Festival 21st Annual Spring Wine Festival
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 31st Street Park
May 17: Christian McBride with Ursa Major
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
May 18: Lorna Shore
The Dome
May 22-24: Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 17th, 24th and 31st Street Parks
May 23: SatchVai Ban Ft Joe Satriani & Steve Vai with Animals As Leaders
The Dome
May 29-31: Jackalope Fest
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
June 2: Ari Lennox – The Vacancy Tour
The Dome
June 3: Taking Back Sunday with Special Guest Bayside
The Dome
June 4: New York Voices: The Grand Finale
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
June 6: Dave Matthews Band
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
June 7: Modest Mouse
The Dome
June 10: Jelly Roll
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
June 12: Hardy: The Country! Country! Tour!
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
June 13: Chalk the Walk
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
June 15-16: An Evening with Goose
The Dome
June 16-19: Sail250® Virginia
Virginia Beach near the Lesner Bridge
June 19: Wale & Smino – Everything Is A Lot… The Tour
The Dome
June 20: JazzTeenth
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 24th Street Stage
June 20: Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience
The Dome
June 20-21: Point Break Music Festival
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
June 26: Meghan Trainor: The Get in Girl Tour
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
June 26-27: La Fiesta Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 24th Street Park
June 28: Hampton Roads Pride at the Beach
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 31st Street Park
July 4: July 4 Stars & Stripes Celebration
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 17th, 24th and 31st Street Parks
July 10-11: Totally Tribute Music Fest
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 17th Street Park
July 14-18: Beach Blanket Film Festival: Pirates in Pictures
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 29th Street on the Beach
July 18: NE-YO & AKON: Nights Like This Tour 2026
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Aug. 1: Rod Steward: One Last Time
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Aug. 6: Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Aug. 15: 11th Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 31st Street Park
Aug. 18: Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Aug. 21: Pitbull – I’m Back with Special Guest Lil Jon
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Aug. 23-30: 64th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 1st Street Jetty – 10th Street
Aug. 28-29: Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 30th Street on the Beach
Sept. 4-6: Labor Day Weekend
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 17th, 24th and 31st Street Stages
Sept. 11-12: 29th Annual Fall Wine Festival
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 31st Street Park
Sept. 12: 14th Annual 757 Battle of the Beers
State Military Reservation
Sept. 13: Staind: Break the Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Sept. 15: Pat Metheny, Side-Eye III+
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Sept. 16: Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Sept. 18: TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue – It’s Iconic
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Sept. 25-27: 52nd Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Sept. 25-27: Dock Dogs
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 14th Street on the Beach
Sept. 25-27: Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show
Virginia Beach Boardwalk, 25th-35th Streets
Sept. 25-27: Poseidon’s Playground
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 17th Street Park
Sept. 25-Oct. 4: International Sandsculpting Championship
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Between 7th-8th Streets
Sept. 26: Neptune’s 8K Race
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue
Sept. 26: Neptune’s Atlantic Regatta
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Sept. 26: Hometown Heroes Reception
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Sept. 26-27: Neptune’s Surfing Classic
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 2nd Street
Sept. 26-27: Neptune’s Healthy Haven
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 5th-6th Streets
Sept. 26-27: Neptunes Volleyball Tournament
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 2nd-6th Streets on the Beach
Sept. 26-27: Young Collectors: Art Gallery for Kids
Virginia Beach Boardwalk, 32nd Street
Sept. 27: Youth Art Show
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 27th-28th Streets
Sept. 27: Taste of Virginia Beach
Oct. 9-11: 70th Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Oct. 17: Five Finger Death Punch
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Oct. 25: Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum Pig & Oyster Fest
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 24th Street Park
Oct. 30-31: Wicked 10K Weekend
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Nov. 6-8: VA Beach Jeep Fest 2026
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Nov. 19: Holiday Lights Bike Night
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Nov. 20-Dec. 31: BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Nov. 21: Fear No Ice
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 31st Street Park
Dec. 5: BayPort Credit Union Holiday Parade at the Beach
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Between 15th-25th Streets on Atlantic Avenue
Dec. 31-Jan. 1, 2027: Last Night on the Town
Town Center of Virginia Beach
Jan. 1, 2027: First Night Holiday Hike
Virginia Beach Boardwalk