With summer on the horizon, the ocean front serves as the perfect backdrop for visitors keen to get in the festival spirit.
From electrifying music to heart-pounding extreme sports, Virginia Beach festivals offers an eclectic mix of summer experiences to entice every gig-tripper.
This year sees the return of Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water festival, plus a star-studded line up with the new event Point Break Music Festival.
Located where the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet, South-eastern Virginia’s Virginia Beach is a vibrant beach destination. As well as packed calendar of top festivals, discover a happening culinary scene, arts and entertainment, and cool family-friendly attractions.
Check out all the unmissable Virginia Beach festivals happening this summer.
Date: April 5 – 6, 2024
Three stages of performance art are spotlighted during The Z Fringe Festival at Zeiders American Dream Theater. Unique creative works fill the weekend with adventurous self-produced theater and theater-adjacent art by local artists.
Date: May 31 – June 1, 2024
For adrenaline junkies and sports enthusiasts, the Jackalope Festival spans three exhilarating days showcasing top athletes in action sports such as skateboarding, bouldering, FMX, and BASE jumping. During the competitions, explore pop-up shops, savor coastal flavors at local eateries, or simply unwind in the beachfront beer garden.
Annual Virginia Reggae Music and Food Festival
Date: May 31 – June 2, 2024
Save the date for Virginia Beach’s annual Reggae Music and Food Festival. Enjoy the beats of reggae and Caribbean music, accompanied by local cuisines, arts, crafts, and a dedicated kid’s fun zone.
Date: June 1 – 2, 2024
New this summer is the inaugural Point Break Music Festival, headlined by Sublime and Rebelution. This two-day music fest promises a star-studded line up featuring Wiz Khalifa, Stephen Marley, Steel Pulse, and more. Featuring more than 20 bands throughout the weekend, the first-time festival will take place at 5th Street on the beach.
Date: June 28 – June 29, 2024
La Fiesta is a lively celebration of Latin music, dance, and culture. From salsa sounds to reggaeton rap, this festival transforms the oceanfront into a vibrant fiesta.
Date: TBA soon
Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams brings his music festival, Something In The Water, back to the shoreline with a new fall date. A weekend of live music on oceanfront stages will showcase arts and culture through a series of performances, capsule events and community activities designed to highlight unity, celebrate diversity, and empower all.
For more information visit https://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/.
