Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for the most up-to-date information.
SPECIAL EVENTS
May 9-10:
Virginia International PANFest
This spectacular celebration of Caribbean music brings the soothing sounds of steel pan drums to the Oceanfront. 24th Street Stage, Virginia Beach. vafest.org
May 9-10: Cap2Cap Bike Ride
Riders will navigate the scenic Virginia Capital Trail during one of the region’s biggest cycling events. Virginia Capital Trail, Williamsburg. virginiacapitaltrail.org
May 10: Wall Street Mural Festival
Watch a live mural painting and enjoy music, breakdancing, the 757 street art battle and more. Innovation District, Portsmouth. sppava.org
May 10: Shobou Con
This local-favorite mini con celebrates anime, manga and East Asian culture with activities for all ages. Chesapeake Public Library. chesapeakelibrary.org
May 10-11:
Beach Music Weekend
Beach Music Weekend features bands from up and down the East Coast on a stage right on the beach. 17th Street Park, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com
May 14: CoVa Cocktail
CoVa Cocktail is back to shake things up at Rivers Casino Portsmouth, featuring some of the region’s best mixologists creating libations featuring Waterman Spirits’ vodkas. covacocktail.com
May 15-18:
Norfolk Greek Spring Festival
Festival attendees can enjoy authentic Greek food, live entertainment and a vendors market, with a portion of proceeds benefitting charitable organizations. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Norfolk. norfolkgreekfestival.org
May 15-18: Chesapeake Jubilee
This family-friendly tradition includes the Kiwanis Club of Chesapeake Shrimp Feast, a fireworks extravaganza, music, food, amusements and more. Chesapeake City Park. chesapeakejubilee.org
May 16-18: Bayou Bon Vivant
The taste and sounds of Louisiana come to Norfolk, complete with crawfish, po’boys and Cajun-style performers. festevents.org
May 16-18:
Monsters on the Beach
Pungo Offroad’s Monsters on the Beach celebrates more than 25 years of high-octane excitement and monster truck competitions. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb.com
May 17: Spring Wine Festival
Sample over 70 wines from eight countries against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. 31st Street Park, Virginia Beach. neptunefestival.com
May 17: Smithfield Arts Festival
Celebrate visual, performing, literary and culinary arts with a juried art show, fine craft vendors, food, live performances and more. Main Street, Smithfield. genuinesmithfieldva.com
May 17:
Strawberry Fest at the Beach
Celebrate all things strawberry at this free festival featuring live music, pie-eating contests and strawberries for sale from local farms. Laskin Road, Virginia Beach.
May 17-18:
Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival
This free festival features art from all mediums imaginable. The money raised contributes directly to housing, transportation and medical care for those with developmental disabilities. Stockley Gardens, Norfolk. facebook.com/stockleygardensartsfestival
May 18:
Hops & Halfshells
Get ready for a shuckin’ good time along Owls Creek with live music, drinks and fresh locally farmed oysters. The Virginia Aquarium, Virginia Beach. virginiaaquarium.com
Starting May 21:
Oceanfront Concert Series
Listen to free live music on the beach on Wednesday nights through Sept. 10. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb.com
Starting May 23:
Isle of Wight Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free summer concerts every Friday night through Aug. 29. Main Street, Smithfield. smithfieldarts.com
May 23:
Dockside Seafood Feast
Indulge in all-you-can-eat seafood entrees, such as sauteed scallops, fried flounder, shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, fried oysters and more. Graham & Rollins Inc., Hampton. hamptonhistorymuseum.org
May 23-24: Umoja Festival
Virginia’s oldest African American heritage celebration features music, food and a marketplace of makers. Festival Park, Portsmouth. umojafestportsmouth.com
May 23-25:
Patriotic Festival
Enjoy performances from Old Dominion, Riley Green, Jordan Davis and more as you honor the branches of America’s armed forces. Scope Arena, Norfolk. patrioticfestival.com
May 23-25:
Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer
Enjoy the cool sounds of summer with free concerts by local bands representing different genres and musical stylings. 17th and 24th Street Parks, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com
May 23-25:
The Bodacious Bazaar
Browse more than 250 vendors, artists, crafters and some of Virginia’s finest wineries. Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton. bodaciousbazaar.com
May 24-26:
VB Surf Art Expo
In conjunction with the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic, a surfing competition, browse surf art from dozens of artists along the boardwalk. Virginia Beach Boardwalk. vbsurfartexpo.com
May 26:
Annual Memorial Day Parade
Portsmouth honors the sacrifices of the brave people in the United States Armed Forces with this annual parade showcasing floats, marching bands, military units and more. High Street Corridor, Portsmouth. portsmouthparks.com
May 26:
Memorial Day Ceremony
Honor veterans who have served our country. Chesapeake City Hall. cityofchesapeake.net
Starting May 29:
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Get your dancing shoes ready for free outdoor concerts by the York River, Thursday evenings through Aug. 14. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. visityorktown.org
May 29-June 1:
Newport News Greek Festival – Spring Edition
Indulge in authentic Greek food while listening to live music and dancing. Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Newport News. newportnewsgreekfestival.org
May 30-31:
Veterans Band Aid Music Festival
This outdoor fundraiser features live music from local and national bands, along with food trucks, a live auction, raffles and more. Holiday Trav-L Park, Virginia Beach. veteransbandaidmusicfest.org
May 30-June 1:
VB Street Art Festival
Browse 15 sculptures by 15 artists, all live painting over the four-day weekend, in the ViBe Creative District. 18th-19th Streets, Virginia Beach. vibecreativedistrict.org
May 30-June 1:
Jackalope Fest
This three-day festival brings together top action-sport athletes to compete in thrilling competitions and demonstrations. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. jackalope.tribu.co
May 31-June 1:
Blackbeard Pirate Festival
Once a year, Hampton is overrun by dozens of pirate reenactors. The festival features children’s activities, live music, fireworks, vendors and more. Mill Point Park, Hampton. hampton.gov
June 1:
Portsmouth Pride Festival
Portsmouth celebrates Pride with music, dancing, food and vendors. Festival Park, Portsmouth. portsvacation.com
June 6-7:
Seawall Music Festival
Enjoy two days of food and entertainment by the water, as well as children’s activities and fireworks on Saturday. High Street Landing, Portsmouth. portsmouthparks.com
June 6-8: Harborfest
Harborfest is America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival, featuring live music and activities on land and on the water. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org
June 8:
Virginia Beach Bridal & Wedding Expo
Brides-to-be can browse a selection of wedding professionals to find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, honeymoon destination and more. Virginia Beach Convention Center. bridalshowsva-vb.com
Starting June 12:
Sunset Thursdays
Hear a variety of live musical acts, from local and regional performers, every Thursday at sunset through Aug. 28. Festival Park, Portsmouth. portsmouthparks.com
June 13-15:
Sea Summer Solstice
Kick off summer with four blocks packed with water slides, obstacle courses, interactive activities, inflatables, food trucks, live performances and more, supporting the Virginia Beach Education Foundation. 24th Street Stage, Virginia Beach. seasummersolstice.com
June 14:
CoVa Battle of the Burgers
Enjoy burger samples from local restaurants, refreshing local brews, live music, specialty vendors, art and crafts and more. Chesapeake City Park. covaburgerbattle.com
June 14:
Juneteenth in the Park
Celebrate Juneteenth with cultural outreach and family activities, games, raffles and more. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org
June 14:
Juneteenth Freedom Day
Celebrate Juneteenth in Portsmouth at this free, family-friendly event featuring soul food trucks, vendors, live bands and more. Festival Park, Portsmouth. portsvacation.com
June 14: Chalk the Walk
At Chalk the Walk, participating artists draw four-foot chalk drawings along the boardwalk for a prize. Virginia Beach Boardwalk. beacheventsvb.com
June 14:
Flying Proms
Symphony Air Show
This outdoor concert and air show is set to the soundtrack of patriotic music, ending with a fireworks show. Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach. militaryaviationmuseum.org
Starting June 19:
Beach Blanket Movie Series
On Thursday nights, find your place on the sand for a movie night on the beach, through Aug. 21. 29th Street, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com
June 20:
Summer Solstice Celebration
at Paradise Creek
Embrace the changing season with a sunrise walk. Paradise Creek Nature Park, Portsmouth. elizabethriver.org
June 20-22:
Hampton Roads Pride Weekend
Hampton Roads celebrates LGBTQ+ pride with a weekend full of events, including a block party in downtown Norfolk, beach party in Virginia Beach, live music and more. hamptonroadspride.org
June 21:
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
This free community festival features music, food and craft vendors, children’s activities and exhibits. Victory Landing Park, Newport News. nnparksandrec.org
June 21-22:
Point Break Festival
Slightly Stoopid and Stick Figure headline this year’s Point Break Music Festival. 5th Street, Virginia Beach. pointbreakfestival.com
June 27-28:
La Fiesta Virginia Beach
Immerse yourself in the Latin experience through authentic food, colorful costumes and high-energy music. 24th Street Stage, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com
June 27-29:
Hampton Jazz & Music Festival
This soulful weekend of entertainment features performances by national jazz, pop, R&B and blues performers. Hampton Coliseum. hamptonjazzandmusicfestival.com
June 28-29: Tidewater Comicon
Tidewater Comicon returns with special celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors and more. Virginia Beach Convention Center. tidewatercomicon.com
July 3: Celebrate Freedom
Celebrate America’s birthday with band concerts providing patriotic sounds, plus a fireworks show after sunset. Chesapeake City Park. cityofchesapeake.net
July 3-5:
Totally Tribute Music Fest
The Totally Tribute Music Fest is a timeless celebration of music performed by exceptional tribute bands. 17th and 24th Street Parks, Virginia Beach. beacheventsvb.com
July 4:
4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks
Catch a dazzling fireworks display over the downtown Norfolk waterfront, as you relax on the lawn eating grilled summer favorites. Town Point Park, Norfolk. festevents.org
July 4:
Stars & Stripes Celebration
Enjoy a star-spangled salute to America, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. beacheventsvb.com
July 4:
Shaggin’ 4th of July Celebration
Show off your shag stepping at this beach music party, with performances from Mighty Saints of Soul and Tidewater Concert Band. High Street Landing, Portsmouth. portsmouthparks.com
July 4: Stars in the Sky
This patriotic event includes a spectacular fireworks show, live music, children’s activities, face painting, food vendors and giveaways. Victory Landing Park, Newport News. nnparksandrec.org
ART
Art Museums of
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, colonialwilliamsburg.org
Ongoing: Celebrities in Print;
Worlds Collide: Archaeology and
Global Trade in Williamsburg
Barry Art Museum
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, barryartmuseum.odu.edu
Ongoing: Out of the Box: A Barbie Doll Retrospective; Carved Couture: 18th-Century British Wooden Fashion Dolls
The Charles H. Taylor
Visual Arts Center
Hampton, hamptonarts.net
Ongoing: Nature’s Dual Lens: Photographs and Botanical Works
by Lynne and Victor Frailing;
PLAYTIME: Toys and Art
Chrysler Museum of Art
Norfolk, chrysler.org
Ongoing: Greta Pratt:
Jamestown is Sinking
Through May 11: Oaxaca Central: Contemporary Mexican Printmaking
Opening June 13: Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass
D’Art Center
Norfolk, d-artcenter.org
Through May 24: Flourish; Andy Harris: Little Flowers That Follow Me Everywhere
Through June 28: Gilded
May 30-June 28: Affirm
Gallery at York Hall
Yorktown, visityorktown.org
May 18, June 22: Acoustical Guitar
Hermitage Museum & Gardens
Norfolk, thehermitagemuseum.org
May 15, June 12: Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series
Mary M. Torggler
Fine Arts Center
Newport News, thetorggler.org
Ongoing: The Vessel Revisited: Fundamental Forms in
Contemporary Ceramics
Through May 18:
ArtCNU Academic Exhibition
Muscarelle Museum of Art
Williamsburg, muscarelle.wm.edu
Through May 28: Michelangelo:
The Genesis of the Sistine
Through June 8: William & Mary
Collects III
Ongoing: Founding the
Alma Mater of the Nation
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
Portsmouth, portsmouthartcenter.com
Through June 22: Waves of Strength:
Portraits of African American Shipyard Workers from Tidewater, Virginia
Ongoing: A Purple Patchwork Sewn
in Sisterhood
Virginia Museum
of Contemporary Art
Virginia Beach, virginiamoca.org
Ongoing: Duke Riley: O’er the Wide and
Plastic Sea; Open (C)all 2025: Dear Earth; Nature’s Witness; With Love: 1,000 Flowers
MUSEUMS
Children’s Museum of Virginia
Portsmouth, childrensmuseumvirginia.com
May 11: Special Needs Sundays
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, colonialwilliamsburg.org
June 19: Juneteenth
July 4: Fourth of July
Hampton History Museum
Hampton, hampton.gov
Ongoing: The 1619 Traveling Exhibit; NASA’s Human Computers; NASA: Hampton Takes Flight; Historic Black Beaches
Hunter House
Victorian Museum
Norfolk, hunterhousemuseum.org
May 18: Woodland Magic: A Fairy Tea
Jamestown Settlement
and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Jamestown, jyfmuseums.org
Through July 27: Patrons & Patriots: The Legacy of Nick and
Mary Mathews
May 10: Jamestown Day
May 21: Director’s Series
June 14: The American Soldier Theatrical Performance
The Mariners’
Museum and Park
Newport News, marinersmuseum.org
May 11, June 8: Friendly Hours
June 25: Wonder Wednesdays
June 28: The Mariners’ Sips & Trips
Virginia Living Museum
Newport News, thevlm.org
May 10-11: Mother’s Day Weekend – Native Plant Sale
May 15, June 5: Naturally Speaking
May 24: Dinosaur Quest
June 28: Turtle Census
Virginia Zoo
Norfolk, virginiazoo.org
May 17: Party for the Planet
May 23: ZooGrooves
June 14: Pride Night
MUSIC & STAGE
Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
Portsmouth. PavilionConcerts.com
May 17: Travis Tritt
May 30: Denim and Diamonds
June 6: I Want My 80s Tour
The American Theatre
Hampton. hamptonarts.net
May 8, 22, June 5, 19:
Classic Movie Nights
May 1: Karl Werne’s 60th Birthday Bash
June 14: A Juneteenth Pageant – The Play
Attucks Theatre
Norfolk, sevenvenues.com
May 10: Luther Relives
May 16: Trio Jazz
May 17: Maria Bamford
June 1: Steve Earle
June 14: Malcolm Jamal Warner Band
Chartway Arena
Norfolk, chartwayarena.com
June 13: CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live
Chrysler Hall
Norfolk, sevenvenues.com
May 6-11: Pretty Woman
May 30-31: Black Sabbath – The Ballet
June 7: Samara Joy
June 8: Yo-Yo Ma
June 26: Sal Vulcano
The Dome
Virginia Beach, thedomevb.com
MAY
5: Melissa Etheridge & Joss Stone; 7: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo; 18: Killswitch Engage; 22: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead; 24: Coheed and Cambria * Mastodon
JUNE
3: Ledisi with special guest Marsha Ambrosius; 6: Kevin James; 7: Turnover; 12: Dispatch with John Butler; 14: Theresa Caputo; 15: Sarah Millican; 20: Wynonna Judd
Downing-Gross
Cultural Arts Center
Newport News, downinggross.org
May 13, June 10:25 Mics
Elevation 27
Virginia Beach, elevation27.com
MAY
4: L.A. Guns; 5: The Acacia Strain; 8: Bodeans; 9: The Rush Experience; 10: Pony Bradshaw; 17: An Evening with Trial by Fire; 24: Kidd G; 29: Hudson Westbrook; 31: 2000s Rave
JUNE
5: Carbon Leaf; 6: An Evening with the Four Horsemen; 7: An Evening with Live Wire; 13: An Evening with the Ultimate Doors; 14: Penelope Road; 20: Markus Schulz; 28: Nirvani
Flat Iron Crossroads
Gloucester, flatironcrossroads.com
May 10: Lucid Evolution
May 17: Freedom Junction
June 14: Lord Nelson Band
June 21: The English Channel
June 28: Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Newport News, fergusoncenter.org
MAY
8: HR Jazz presents The Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Celebration Vocal Summit; 9: Mahler Symphony No. 9; 10-11: CNU’s 4th Annual Virginia Community Music Festival; 18: Pete the Cat; 18: Soundscapes Community Ensembles Spring Concert
Hampton Coliseum
Hampton, hamptoncoliseum.org
May 31: The Live Breathe Fight Tour
June 27-29: Hampton Jazz & Music Festival
Harrison Opera House
Norfolk, sevenvenues.com
May 9: Black Jacket Symphony
June 1: Renee Fleming
Little Theatre
of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, ltvb.com
May 23-June 15: Ripcord
The NorVa
Norfolk, thenorva.com
MAY
6: Shakey Graves; 8: Zoso; 9: Coco Jones; 10: Larry Fleet; 11: Fontaines D.C.; 12: G-Eazy; 16: Electric Feels; 21: Between the Buried and Me; 23: Of Mice & Men; 24: Smino; 25: Lil Poppa; 27: Young Nudy; 30: Suicidal Tendencies
JUNE
3: Mayday Parade; 14: Trap and R&B; 21: Sam Barber
Rivers Casino Portsmouth
Portsmouth,
riverscasino.com/portsmouth
May 9: Stavros Halkias
Sandler Center
for the Performing Arts
Virginia Beach, sandlercenter.org
MAY
10: Mahler Symphony No. 9;
13: Punch Brothers;
15: Ella & Ellington;
16: Kelli O’Hara; 17: Love is All You Need; 23: Coffee Concert I
JUNE
4: Coffee Concert II;
19: A Night of Cole; 23: AbbeyRoad
Scope Arena
Norfolk, sevenvenues.com
MAY
10: Shane Gillis Live;
23: Old Dominion;
24: Riley Green;
25: Jordan Davis
JUNE
8: Nate Bargatze
Smithfield Little Theatre
Smithfield, smithfieldlittletheatre.org
Through May 18: Ragtime
Suffolk Center
for the Cultural Arts
Suffolk, suffolkcenter.org
May 16, June 6, June 20: Outdoors at the Center
May 23: Britain’s Finest –
The Beatles Experience
June 14: Comedy Times Three
Veterans United
Home Loans Amphitheater
Virginia Beach, virginiabeachamphitheater.com
May 10: Rufus Du Sol
May 11: Sessanta V 2.0 Spring Tour
May 16: Tedeschi Trucks Band
Zeiders American
Dream Theater
Virginia Beach, thez.org
MAY
9: As you Love It; 13: The Z Open Mics; 24: Plan B Comedy Show;
31: I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff: The Absolutely True Story of the Big Bad Wolf
JUNE
10: The Z Open Mics;
13: ECHOES Artist Showcase; 14: Plan B: Comedy Show
