Top 10 Summer Events in Virginia Beach (2025)
There’s no better time to visit Virginia Beach than summer — and 2025 is packed with events that make it the ultimate coastal getaway.
Whether you’re into live music, art festivals, sand sculpting, or fireworks over the ocean, we’ve got something for everyone.
Here are the Top 10 must-see summer events in Virginia Beach — and when to book your stay with Coastal Accommodations.
1. 🎨 Boardwalk Art Show
June 14-17, 2025
This nationally ranked outdoor art show transforms the boardwalk into a living gallery. Over 200 artists display works against the ocean backdrop. Great for collectors and casual strollers alike!
2. 🎶 Live! On Atlantic Concert Series
All Summer Long
VB’s Oceanfront comes alive with free nightly concerts, street performers, and family-friendly entertainment from Memorial Day through Labor Day. No tickets needed — just walk up and enjoy!
3.🖍️Chalk the Walk
June 14, 2025
Watch the Virginia Beach Boardwalk transform into a colorful canvas as artists of all ages create chalk masterpieces. This family-friendly event is a feast for the eyes. FREE and open to the public!
4. 🏄 Surf Sundays at Atlantic Park
Coming This Summer
New for 2025! Check out live surf demos, beginner clinics, and DJs spinning poolside at the all-new Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon.
5. 🦀 East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic
April 5, 2025
Happened last April, VB’s tastiest seafood competition returns with restaurants battling for bragging rights — and your vote! Another summer event you wouldn't want to miss!
6. 🎆 4th of July Fireworks Over the Ocean
July 4, 2025
Fireworks light up the coast from the 24th Street stage and beyond. Bring a blanket and get there early!
6. 🎥 Beach Blanket Movie Festival: Fantasy Fest
July 15-19, 2025
Free and open to the public, bring your blanket and catch fantasy-themed movies under the stars on the beach. It's a magical experience for all ages.
7. 🎵 FunkFest Beach Party
August 22-24, 2025
Celebrate African American music and culture with live funk, R&B, and soul — all right on the sand.
8. 🏆East Coast Surfing Championships
August 17–24
Witness top surfers compete in the nation's longest-running surfing competition. Enjoy the thrilling waves and beachside festivities.
9. 🎤 The Dome Labor Day Concert
August 31-1, 2025
The all-new Dome venue wraps up summer with a major Labor Day Weekend performance. Artist announcement coming soon!
10. 🎊Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend
September 26–28, 2025
Conclude your summer with the Neptune Festival, featuring art shows, live music, and the iconic sand sculpting championship along the boardwalk.
🏡 Stay Close to It All
All these events are steps away from our handpicked rentals at Coastal Accommodations. Whether you're a foodie, a music lover, or traveling with family, we’ve got the perfect place to unwind after the fun.
👉 View our Virginia Beach vacation rentals and lock in your summer stay before it books up.
