Virginia Beach Events
Virginia Beach Restaurant Week
Virginia Beach
2027 Dates TBD (Typically held in mid-January). A week-long celebration of the city’s dining scene, with nearly 60 restaurants offering special prix-fixe menus and limited-time dishes across the Oceanfront, Town Center, and beyond....
Beach Music Blast
17th Street Park, Virginia Beach
Starts: 11:00am ‐ Ends: 10:00pm
2027 Dates TBD. If you're vacationing in Sandbridge Beach this May, don't miss the Beach Music Blast—a fun Virginia Beach annual event celebrating the golden era of beach music. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, this free, family-friendly festival offers a full day of live performances, dancing, and nostalgic vibes....
Sandbridge Beach Pig Pickin
Little Island Park
Starts: 1:00pm ‐ Ends: 5:00pm
September 12, 2026. Sandbridge Pig Pickin’ event brings locals and visitors together for an afternoon of barbecue, live music, family-friendly fun, and community spirit—all while supporting the Sandbridge Volunteer Rescue Squad....
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Baja Surf Classic
Little Island Park - 3820 Sandpiper Rd
Starts: 8:00 AM
2026 Date: September 20. The Baja Surf Classic in Sandbridge, Virginia Beach is a local surf contest hosted by Baja Restaurant that unites the community for a day of surfing, fun, and fundraising. Proceeds support Equi-Kids/Equi-Vets and the Sandbridge Scholarship Fund, with heats starting at 8:00 AM and an awards ceremony and after-party at 5:00 PM!
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Virginia Beach Neptune Festival
1st-33rd Street, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2026 Dates: September 25 - 27. One of the most fun Virginia Beach events of the year! Free concerts and seaside wine tastings, athletic events and a 30-block long celebration of the beach life on the boardwalk.
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Neptunes International Sandsculpting Championship
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, between 7th and 8th Streets
Starts: 9:00am ‐ Ends: 11:00pm
Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship has been a signature part of the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival since its inception and has grown into one of the nation’s premier sand sculpting competitions. ...
Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Starts: 10:00am
Art meets the Atlantic Ocean each fall at the Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show, one of Virginia Beach’s longest-running and most celebrated annual events.
Virginia Beach Fall Wine Festival
31st Street Park
Starts: 4:00 ‐ Ends: 8:00
2026 Dates: October 17-18. The Neptune Festival's Annual Fall Wine Festival is a highlight of Virginia Beach's fall calendar, inviting wine enthusiasts and visitors to indulge in a weekend of tastings, live entertainment, and coastal fun. ...
Sandbridge Beach Civic League Easter Egg Hunt
Little Island Park
Starts: 10:00
Saturday, March 27, 2027. Whether you're a local resident or visiting the area, the family-friendly SBCL Easter Egg Hunt offers a wonderful opportunity to engage with the community and create lasting memories with your family.​
Stars and Stripes Celebration
17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks
Starts: 7pm ‐ Ends: 10:30pm
July 4, 2027. A festive evening of music, community, and fireworks at Virginia Beach's annual Stars & Stripes Celebration!
Coastal Craft Beer Festival
31st Street Park - Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Starts: 3pm ‐ Ends: 8pm
2027 Date TBD (Typically held in mid-August). Dive into summer’s most anticipated tasting event—the Virginia Beach Coastal Craft Beer Festival, part of the renowned Neptune Festival!
