Events for February 28 - June 1

FREE Event on the beach at 29th Street. Claim your place in the sand at 8:30pm on these outdoor cinema nights, and get ready for high-energy family adventures!

Featuring local breweries showcasing their fall selections, Virginia Beach Boos & Brews is the official after-party for the 2022 Wicked 10k, occurring at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront from Friday, October 28 – Saturday, October 29. Guests will enjoy samplings and live music from local bands. Guests will also take home a commemorative sample glass. Participating […]

The 2022 BayPort Credit Union Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler presented by Bon Secours will be back with a brand new theme plus the same favorite traditions. This evening run allows you to experience the magic of the Holidays. Run through the holiday lights on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk before you celebrate your run at our post-race […]

The legendary Oak Ridge Boys on their Front Porch Singin’ Tour will be in concert at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts as part of The Langley Federal Credit Union Concert Series. The group has scored 12 gold, 3 platinum, and 1 double platinum album and had more than a dozen national #1 singles […]

US Youth Soccer (USYS) is pleased to announce that its 2023 Futsal National Championships, the first-ever of its kind and hosted in collaboration with United Futsal, will be held February 24-26, 2023, at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Futsal is a soccer-based game played on a hard court, mainly indoors and smaller than a soccer […]

What do you get when you cross an out-of-control rock singer with an uptight, prep-school educational system? The most hilariously chaotic musical ever to be nominated for a Tony award! Straight from the big screen (where it starred none other than Jack Black!), Andrew Lloyd Webber’s kid-driven cast is sure to leave your ears ringing […]

Big Shots Virginia Beach Tip-Off is a national basketball tournament held at the prestigious 12 court Virginia Beach Sports Center blocks from the beach. This event will feature boys teams 17U-10U from around the country.

The Langley Federal Credit Union Concert Series presents comedian, Lewis Black, on tour performing at the Sandler Center for Performing Arts. Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger-pointing to expose the absurdities of life. A GRAMMY Award-winning stand-up, Lewis Black performs his critically acclaimed shows […]

Micky Dolenz celebrates a new box set, Headquarters, based around the Monkees’ third #1 album, with a special tour - "The Monkees Celebrated by Micky Dolenz!". Performing selections from Headquarters, plus all the hits and classic tracks of the Monkees, Dolenz' voice continues to shine on brightly! This concert is part of The Langley Federal Credit Union Concert Series at […]

Hoopfest Live will feature the best travel basketball teams on the East Coast. This event will feature maximum exposure with college coaches and national media all located at the beautiful Virginia Beach Sports Center located less than one mile from the Oceanfront! This will be an event you won’t want to miss!

3 pool games to single elimination softball tournament for ages 12U-14U at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex and City View Park in Virginia Beach.

From Back Bay to Chesapeake Bay, Oceanfront, Town Center, and beyond, there’s “Something on the Menu” at Virginia Beach restaurants. Participating restaurants are spreading the spirit of the Something in the Water Festival with a casual groove, cool vibes, and great eats all week. We invite locals and visitors to enjoy daily menu specials highlighting food and beverage items exclusively created for this celebratory week.

The multi-day music festival led by Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams returns home this spring. With a star-studded musical lineup, the event also highlights arts and culture through a series of performances, capsule events and community activities designed to highlight unity, celebrate diversity and empower all. 2023 Lineup: Pharrell's Phriends • 100 Gecs • Aminé […]

Art and sport meet in the ViBe Creative District of the Virginia Beach oceanfront this May at the Volley & Vibe Volleyball Tournament for boys & girls age 12U-18U! This tournament is about more than volleyball. Teams will have the opportunity to engage with artists in one of the area’s most prominent cultural districts through […]

Tidewater Comicon is coastal Virginia's largest comic convention with 2 full days of fun for the whole family. Come celebrate your favorite fandoms with special celebrity guests, comic creators, voice actors, cosplayers, gaming, panels, contests, and so much more!

This Memorial Day Weekend, come down to the 1st street Jetty at the Virginia Beach oceanfront and experience the surf, art, and culture from an event that draws in competitors and artists from around the world. The Steel Pier Classic is the largest longboard event on the East Coast. But it also includes a variety […]

3 pool games to single elimination softball tournament for ages 12U-18U at the Princess Anne Athletic Complex and City View Park in Virginia Beach.

Come together to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and equality at the 2nd annual Juneteenth At The Beach festival at the 24th Street Stage & Park on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! It’s a great opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones while enjoying the festivities. This year’s festival promises to be even more exciting, […]

It’s a tradition. A vacation. A hoops festival. A unique team bonding experience. Teams from all over the USA will compete in this 4-day long travel basketball mega-event. The tournament will have multiple divisions once elimination play begins, so regardless of your competitive level, you can come and compete!

The inaugural, 3-day BEACH IT! Festival is coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This year's lineup features headliners Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, and 20+ more of country's biggest artists.

The 6th Annual Mural Festival will be August 18-27. New murals are painted by different national and local artists at properties throughout the arts district. The project allows the artists a 10-day timeframe to paint their artwork designs to completion providing the public ample time to explore and meet the artists while they work. Free […]

The Culinary Institute of Virginia’s presents the Sunset Beach Boil, Friday, September 1st, at the oceanfront on 24th Street. Celebrate the end of summer with family and friends in authentic beach boil style, featuring North Carolina shrimp and Eastern Shore clams. All guests will enjoy an individual charcuterie appetizer, family-style seafood boil, and individual dessert. […]

The men and women of Naval Air Station Oceana are proud to announce the return of the NAS Oceana Air Show!

The 2023 BayPort Credit Union Surf N Santa 5 Miler presented by Bon Secours is back with a brand new theme plus the same favorite traditions.  This evening run allows you to experience the magic of the Holidays.  Run through the holiday lights on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk before you celebrate your run at our post-race party.

The Uniquely Yours Bridal Showcase features the area’s top wedding vendors and is the largest and most anticipated bridal and vendor event in the state. Uniquely Yours strives to bring all of the wedding essentials together to make the couples’ wedding fabulous, memorable, and easy to plan! The Showcase features the most professional vendors in the […]

Celebrate good times with Virginia wines at the Coastal Virginia Magazine Wine Fest at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Enjoy tastings from featured wineries and cideries, try samples in the distillery den and shop from a variety of specialty vendors. There will also be live entertainment, a cash beer garden and so much more. So gather […]

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.

Bring the entire family to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for a Jurassic Experience. Find your spot on the sand and enjoy. All films are free and open to the public. All movies are free and begin at 8:30pm on the beach at 29th Street. This year’s film festival includes: Tuesday, July 16: DINOSAUR (PG) Wednesday, […]

Embrace the festive spirit of fall at Pumpkins & Pirates, a unique celebration that combines two beloved themes – pumpkins and pirates – for an unforgettable, family-friendly experience. Young scallywags are in for a treat with this creative blend, featuring face painters, carnival games, stilt walkers, family relay races, roving jugglers, bandana-making, story-tellers, and our […]

Experience the spirit of the season as our Fountain Plaza comes to life for Snow Globe Spectacular. Visit Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in the "North Pole" Snow Globe and delight in holiday entertainment every Friday and Saturday night from 5-9 pm. Take a stroll through Town Center of Virginia Beach to discover handmade, artistic […]

Start your new year off on the right with the inaugural Holiday Lights First Night Holiday Hike! Whether you’re kicking off a New Year’s resolution, working off some holiday cookies, or just love a good stroll, Holiday Lights First Hike Night offers a unique way to get some exercise while enjoying Virginia Beach’s stunning Holiday […]

The Virginia Beach Brawl is a volleyball tournament presented by Hype Nation at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. This event is open to 12U-18U USAV, AAU, and JVA teams.

Your opportunity to experience this year’s most anticipated vehicles is here! From groundbreaking technology to the latest production models, manufacturers will unveil their cutting-edge designs and features. Join us at the Virginia Beach Convention Center for a firsthand look at the auto industry’s vision for the future as these vehicles redefine style, performance, and technology […]

The RV Show of Tidewater is more than just an RV Show! See exhibits of all new RVs ranging from motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels! In addition to RVs, the show offers a wide variety of cutting-edge products and services for seasoned travelers or a first-time RV enthusiasts. You will find RV accessories, resorts […]

Join the Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association as they take over the Virginia Beach Convention Center to present the Annual Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show. The Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show has paved the way in bringing you the latest in style, technology and décor to refresh and renew your home, garden and […]

Visit Virginia Beach’s finest restaurants as talented chefs serve up innovative menus featuring delicious culinary creations. Restaurants are featuring pre-fixe menus with $5 and $10 Breakfasts, $10 and $15 two-course Lunches, and $25, $35, $40 three-course Dinners.

If you’ve been thinking of buying a boat or upgrading what you currently have, now is the time to buy! Boat dealers from all over the state will be under one roof with their inventory and ready to make a deal! Whether you want to see the latest 2025 boat models, custom boats, or watercraft […]

The chill and thrill is real at the coolest fundraiser of the year, the Virginia Beach Polar Plunge! Join us for a day packed with cool – a costume contest and parade along the Boardwalk, live music, frosty beverages, free Wawa hot chocolate and coffee, local vendors – all capped off with an icy dip […]

The Virginia Beach Coin Show sponsored by the Tidewater Coin Club is a free event at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. 65 Dealer Tables. ANACS on site for coin authentication & grading. Educational displays, Buy, Sell & Appraise, US Foreign & Ancient Coins, Confederate & Fractional Currency, US & Foreign Paper Money, Books & supplies. […]

Southeastern Guns and Knives is an organized and legal gun show event held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center that promotes understanding of the shooting sports, appreciation of American history, and an opportunity to view historic and contemporary weapons. Displays range from rare and collectible civil war weaponry to the most recent hunting and shooting […]

Come out for the Excalibur Cup – a gymnastics invitational open to all levels! The Virginia Beach Convention Center is excited to host 3,800 competitors, representing over 25 different states and 10 different countries. With all levels competing in the same location, it is sure to be a fun-filled, exciting time!

Bracketed Virginia state championship wrestling tournament for Class 4 through 6 at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Medals to wrestlers finishing in the top 6 of each weight class.

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 DECA Foundation - State Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach. Discount hotel packages for attendees. Stay on the oceanfront close to it all.

Enjoy lots of delicious oysters, food, and drinks, plus we’ll have live music, amazing silent and live auctions, craft artisans, and rescue squad equipment to explore!

Cheer for Charity, powered by Cheer and Dance Extreme, is excited to host The Grand National Championship in the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center. Teams from up and down the east coast attend to see who will be crowned our National Champion. Virginia Beach is perfect in March - beautiful weather and great hotel rates!

The annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend is a St. Paddy’s Day tradition in Coastal Virginia. Lace up your sneakers, dress yourself in green and conquer the streets of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The weekend has a race distance for every goal: Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K, and challenges. No matter the distance, you’ll experience the best […]

The Treasures of the Earth show features estate, classic, handcrafted and fashion jewelry made from a variety of metals, as well as a vast array of crystals, minerals and fossils. Jewelers and wire wrappers will be on site who can design, remount or repair jewelry. In addition, there will be a gemologist present at the […]

Don’t miss the opportunity to sample some the best She-crab soup on the East Coast! The competition features regional restaurants vying for the title of Best She-Crab Soup, one of the region’s most loved seafood delicacies. Attendees taste and vote for the People’s Choice Awards, while regional cuisine experts serve up Critic’s Choice Awards in […]

Edge-of-your-seat bull riding and barrel racing action is coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Watch top bull riders and barrel racers compete ON THE BEACH at 3rd Street for a $12,000 purse and the Best of the Beach buckle. The family-friendly event includes bull riding, barrel racing, mini bull riding, rodeo clowns, and more. Be […]

Hunt Club Farm's Annual Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt featuring Children's Egg Hunt, Visiting the Easter Bunny, Hayrides, the Petting Farm and TreeWalk Adventure, Costumed Characters, Live DJ with Music and Games, and an Artisan and Vendor Village! Additional activities are pony rides, animal feed and bird sticks.

Kite fliers and spectators of all ages will experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival on the beach between 16th and 18th Streets. This popular 2-day event features a variety of workshops and activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados. Everyone is invited to take part in the […]