60 upcoming events near Virginia Beach — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Music & concerts
June 10, 2026
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza · Virginia Beach, VA
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza
You can grab pizza and gelato and hear big-brass band BrassWind at this free outdoor plaza concert.
Music & concerts
June 10, 2026
7 p.m., doors 6 p.m.
31st Street Park · Virginia Beach, VA
31st Street Park
You get three acts in one free beachfront night with Moon Taxi, G. Love and Donavon Frankenreiter.
Tastings
June 10, 2026
6 p.m.
Cavalier Resort, Hilltop area · Virginia Beach, VA
Cavalier Resort, Hilltop area
You can sip white wines at this garden party tasting at the historic Cavalier.
Classes & arts
June 13, 2026
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Virginia Beach Boardwalk, 16th to 18th Streets · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Boardwalk, 16th to 18th Streets
You can watch artists turn three blocks of boardwalk into giant chalk drawings at this free event.
Food festivals
June 13, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Virginia Beach Farmers Market · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Farmers Market
You can see live bee displays and browse 90-plus crafters with food and music at this free honey festival.
Music & concerts
June 13, 2026
5 p.m.
Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach, VA
Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach
You can watch vintage aircraft fly to a live symphony soundtrack at this evening air show.
Outdoors & nature
June 14, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Norfolk Botanical Garden · Virginia Beach, VA
Norfolk Botanical Garden
You can walk through the butterfly house and enjoy activities as the garden opens its butterfly season.
Classes & arts
June 17 to 21, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
You can see quilts exploring the Underground Railroad in this pop-up exhibition from a regional guild.
Music & concerts
June 17, 2026
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza · Virginia Beach, VA
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza
Country band Buck Shot plays the free Ynot Wednesday series on the Sandler Center plaza.
Lifelong learning
June 2026 (recurring), 10:30 a.m. to noon
10:30 a.m. to noon
Virginia Beach Public Library (online) · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Public Library (online)
You can chat about favorite books and swap recommendations in this free online library book club.
Lifelong learning
June 2026 (recurring), 11 a.m. to noon
11 a.m. to noon
Virginia Beach Public Library · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Public Library
You can practice conversational English in a friendly free group at the library.
Senior programs
June 2026 (recurring), 10:30 a.m. to noon
10:30 a.m. to noon
Virginia Beach Public Library · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Public Library
You can keep your mind sharp through fun, stimulating activities at this free brain-fitness program for older adults.
Music & concerts
June 20, 2026
10 a.m.
24th Street Park, Oceanfront · Virginia Beach, VA
24th Street Park, Oceanfront
You can enjoy a day of live jazz at the oceanfront celebrating Juneteenth.
Music & concerts
June 24, 2026
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza · Virginia Beach, VA
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza
The Michael Clark Band headlines a free weeknight concert with food and drinks for sale on the plaza.
Food festivals
June 26 to 27, 2026
Evening concerts
24th Street Park, Oceanfront · Virginia Beach, VA
24th Street Park, Oceanfront
You can enjoy authentic Latino food, costumes and national Latin music headliners over two oceanfront nights.
Classes & arts
June 28, 2026
1:30 p.m.
Waters Edge Winery & Bistro, Norfolk · Virginia Beach, VA
Waters Edge Winery & Bistro, Norfolk
You can blend your own custom tea in this hands-on summer workshop near Virginia Beach.
Music & concerts
July 1, 2026
7 p.m., doors 6 p.m.
17th Street Park · Virginia Beach, VA
17th Street Park
Hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte headlines a free oceanfront show you can enjoy right from the beach.
Music & concerts
July 1, 2026
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza · Virginia Beach, VA
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza
You can hear blues-rock from Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos at this free outdoor summer concert.
Music & concerts
July 8, 2026
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza · Virginia Beach, VA
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza
Dance to 80s hits from Radio 80s at this free Wednesday-night plaza concert.
Music & concerts
July 8, 2026
7 p.m., doors 6 p.m.
31st Street Park · Virginia Beach, VA
31st Street Park
Jam-rock favorites Umphrey's McGee bring a free evening of live music to the 31st Street park.
Music & concerts
July 9, 2026
6 p.m.
New Realm Brewing Co., Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach, VA
New Realm Brewing Co., Virginia Beach
You can sing along to Sublime favorites at this outdoor brewery-lawn concert by Badfish.
Music & concerts
July 11, 2026
Evening
New Realm Brewing Co., Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach, VA
New Realm Brewing Co., Virginia Beach
Rock, reggae and punk band Ballyhoo plays a live outdoor set at the brewery.
Music & concerts
July 15, 2026
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza · Virginia Beach, VA
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza
Local country artist Roberta Lea performs free on the Sandler Center plaza this summer evening.
Music & concerts
July 15, 2026
7 p.m., doors 6 p.m.
24th Street Park · Virginia Beach, VA
24th Street Park
You can settle in on the sand for a free double bill of jam bands Eggy and Dogs In A Pile.
Music & concerts
July 22, 2026
7 p.m., doors 6 p.m.
17th Street Park · Virginia Beach, VA
17th Street Park
Country singer Josh Ross plays a free oceanfront concert at the 17th Street park.
Music & concerts
July 22, 2026
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza · Virginia Beach, VA
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza
Cover band Request Station plays your favorites free at the weekly Ynot Wednesday concert.
Music & concerts
July 26, 2026
6 p.m. to 10 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.
Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront · Virginia Beach, VA
Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
You can bring a blanket for a free Virginia Symphony Orchestra concert on the Norfolk waterfront.
Music & concerts
July 29, 2026
7 p.m., doors 6 p.m.
24th Street Park · Virginia Beach, VA
24th Street Park
R&B group All-4-One brings their 90s hits to a free show right on the Virginia Beach sand.
Music & concerts
July 29, 2026
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza · Virginia Beach, VA
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza
The Intangible Cats bring a mix of genres to this free outdoor weeknight concert.
Music & concerts
August 5, 2026
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza · Virginia Beach, VA
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza
You can enjoy free live music from The Hookz on the Sandler Center plaza to open August.
Music & concerts
August 5, 2026
7 p.m., doors 6 p.m.
17th Street Park · Virginia Beach, VA
17th Street Park
Folk-pop band The 502s play a free beachfront evening to kick off August.
Music & concerts
August 12, 2026
7 p.m., doors 6 p.m.
31st Street Park · Virginia Beach, VA
31st Street Park
Acclaimed Americana duo Watchhouse offers a free, mellow night of music by the ocean.
Food festivals
August 15, 2026
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
31st Street Park, Oceanfront · Virginia Beach, VA
31st Street Park, Oceanfront
You can taste craft beers from local breweries with live music at the oceanfront this August.
Music & concerts
August 19, 2026
7 p.m., doors 6 p.m.
24th Street Park · Virginia Beach, VA
24th Street Park
The free summer concert series closes out with a three-band jam night at the 24th Street park.
Music & concerts
August 19, 2026
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza · Virginia Beach, VA
Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza
Motown and soul band Tidewater Drive performs free on the plaza this summer evening.
Community & civic
September 25 to 27, 2026
Virginia Beach, VA
The city's signature fall festival, set for September 25 to 27, 2026. Three days on the boardwalk bring two music stages, sand sculpting, and hundreds of vendors.
Music & concerts
Select nights, May to October 2026
7 p.m.
Virginia Beach, VA
Free summer concerts on the boardwalk at the 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks. Bands play through the warm months from spring into September.
Community & civic
November 27 to 29, 2026
Virginia Beach, VA
The 42nd Annual Christmas Market runs November 27 to 29, 2026, per the city's official events calendar. It is a holiday shopping and gathering event.
Community & civic
Late November to December 31, 2026
Virginia Beach, VA
You drive your own car along the boardwalk through holiday light displays. It runs from late November through December 31 at the oceanfront.
Classes & arts
Ongoing, 2026
Varies
Virginia Beach Art Center, ViBe District · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Art Center, ViBe District
You can take oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and pottery classes for all skill levels in the ViBe District.
Music & concerts
Thursdays, July 23 to September 3, 2026
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
31st Street Park · Virginia Beach, VA
31st Street Park
You can hear free orchestral concerts under the stars at the oceanfront on select Thursday evenings this summer.
Community & civic
Thursdays, 2026
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
New Realm Brewing Co., Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach, VA
New Realm Brewing Co., Virginia Beach
Every Thursday you can play music bingo and guess the tunes at the New Realm taproom.
Theater & film
Year round
Virginia Beach, VA
An indoor performing arts venue at Town Center. It hosts concerts, theater, and the Virginia Arts Festival through the year.
Senior programs
Ongoing, 2026
Varies
Senior Resource Center, Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach, VA
Senior Resource Center, Virginia Beach
You can join social activities, lectures, potlucks and concerts at this volunteer-run center for seniors.
Classes & arts
Tuesdays, June 2 to July 14, 2026
Afternoon
All Hands Pottery, Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach, VA
All Hands Pottery, Virginia Beach
You can learn the potter's wheel and handbuilding in this beginner-friendly six-week afternoon class.
Pickleball & rec
Mondays to Fridays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
PickleballVB · Virginia Beach, VA
PickleballVB
With an active rec center membership you can play pickleball free at PickleballVB on weekday afternoons.
Markets
Third Saturday monthly, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ViBe Creative District · Virginia Beach, VA
ViBe Creative District
You can shop vintage, antiques and makers' goods at this monthly third-Saturday flea market.
Pickleball & rec
Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.; Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
11 a.m. weekends, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
PickleballVB, Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach, VA
PickleballVB, Virginia Beach
You can drop in for a group pickleball lesson with no appointment needed for 20 dollars at the pro shop.
Senior programs
Mondays in June 2026, 10 a.m. to noon
10 a.m. to noon
Virginia Beach Public Library · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Public Library
You can learn the rules of traditional Mahjong and play with others, no experience needed, for free.
Senior programs
Ongoing weekdays, 2026
Center hours
Virginia Beach Recreation Centers · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Recreation Centers
If you are 55 or older you can join lunches, games, arts and crafts and special events at the Forever Young centers.
Outdoors & nature
First Friday monthly (June 5, July 3), 2026
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
ViBe Creative District, LOVE sign at 18th & Cypress · Virginia Beach, VA
ViBe Creative District, LOVE sign at 18th & Cypress
You can take a free guided walk past a mile of street art and pop into artist events each First Friday.
Classes & arts
Saturdays, June 20 to August 1, 2026 (skip July 4)
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art · Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
You can learn to use a sewing machine and explore appliqué and piecing in this beginner-friendly class series.
Markets
First Friday monthly (June 5), 2026
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Alley, ViBe Creative District · Virginia Beach, VA
The Alley, ViBe Creative District
You can hunt for vintage and antique finds at this curated evening flea market each First Friday.
Music & concerts
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, 2026
9 a.m. to noon
ViBe Creative District · Virginia Beach, VA
ViBe Creative District
You can hear live acoustic music while you stroll the Saturday markets in the ViBe District.
Markets
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon (April through October)
9 a.m. to noon
ViBe Creative District · Virginia Beach, VA
ViBe Creative District
You can browse handmade art and eco-friendly goods from local makers every Saturday morning.
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing pickup events, 2026
Varies
Various Virginia Beach locations · Virginia Beach, VA
Various Virginia Beach locations
You can join free pickup sports and recreation outings posted regularly for anyone to attend.
Markets
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon (April through October)
9 a.m. to noon
ViBe Creative District, 620 19th Street · Virginia Beach, VA
ViBe Creative District, 620 19th Street
You can shop more than 40 local and artisan vendors every Saturday morning in the ViBe District.
Markets
Saturdays, April to October
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Virginia Beach, VA
An outdoor market running since 2008 in the ViBe Creative District at 620 19th Street. It is a nonprofit that has grown dozens of small local vendors.
Community & civic
Wednesdays, 2026
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
New Realm Brewing Co., Virginia Beach · Virginia Beach, VA
New Realm Brewing Co., Virginia Beach
You can test your knowledge over a fresh beer at this free weekly trivia night at the brewery.
Music & concerts
June 14, 2026
7 PM
London Bridge Church · Virginia Beach, VA
London Bridge Church
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