Virginia Beach Official Visitors Guide - 2025/2026

YEAR-ROUND EVENTS

2025-10-08 10:34:23

Virginia Beach Events

From lively festivals and big-name concerts to sports competitions and celebrations along the Boardwalk, Virginia Beach hosts a lineup of exciting events year-round.

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Festivals You Can’t Miss

JACKALOPE FEST

This vibrant three-day festival is renowned for its unique atmosphere and the quality of athletes competing in high-adrenaline sports such as skateboarding, bouldering and BASE jumping. Jackalope is the ultimate gathering of Canada’s action-sport communities, bringing together top athletes and professionals in the featured sports as well as enthusiasts and curious onlookers. This thrilling festival hosts world-class competitions and demonstrations.

POINT BREAK FESTIVAL

Ready to rock, reggae lovers? The two-day Point Break Festival, featuring renowned reggae artists from around the world, hits the Virginia Beach Oceanfront every June. Just pick out your spot on the sand, kick back, relax and bring in the summer season the right way.

VIRGINIA BEACH PRIDE

Celebrate love, unity and diversity at Hampton Roads Pride’s lively pride festivals. Join the celebration, witness incredible performances and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of acceptance. It’s not just an event — it’s an experience of authenticity and joy. Pride at the Beach wraps up Pride Weekend with fun in the sun, entertainment, relaxing with friends, and of course, sand. There’s no better place to celebrate than the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

 

 

Brand New: Atlantic Park + The Dome

Get ready for nonstop action at Atlantic Park, a brand-new mixed-use development brimming with authentic Virginia Beach vibes, where coastal charm meets cutting-edge fun. Opened summer 2025, this exciting mix of surf culture, entertainment, shopping and community is the ultimate destination for laidback adventure and vibrant seaside living.

DISCOVER OUR NEWEST ATTRACTION

Centrally located and just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic Park invites you to channel your inner beach bum and make the most of the carefree coastal community of Virginia Beach.

Ride the waves year-round at the 2.67-acre surf park powered by Wavegarden Cove technology^® — the only wave park in the world this close to the actual ocean. With up to 1,000 simulated waves per hour, it provides exhilarating 12-second rides for surfers of all levels.

When it’s time to refuel or unwind, choose from a mix of local restaurants serving regional specialties and favorite national dining options. Shop for unique finds at the boutiques or stroll the lively plaza where you’ll find art fairs, local markets, free performances and engaging community events throughout the year.

THE DOME EXPERIENCE

Catch a live show or concert at The Dome, a flexible indoor-outdoor venue that brings top acts to the beach. As the largest indoor venue in Virginia Beach, with seating for up to 3,500 indoors and up to 5,000 total capacity, it offers a dynamic lineup of musical performances and live entertainment year-round — delivering endless opportunities to create unforgettable memories.

Did you know?

Virginia Beach is the epicenter of East Coast surfing and home of the esteemed Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC), the longest continuously running surf competition in the world.

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