As the end of school is approaching rapidly, Virginia Beach has quite a few fun and interesting events planned for the summer. From concerts to festivals to sports and musicals, this summer is bound to be one to remember.
Concerts at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
- NE-YO & AKON: Nights Like This Tour 2026
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026, | @8:00pm
- Summary: A powerhouse co-headlining concert bringing together R&B icon NE-YO and global hitmaker AKON for an energetic night of their biggest career hits.
- Rod Stewart: One Last Time
- Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 | @7:30pm
- Summary: Legendary rock icon Rod Stewart brings his massive catalog of classic hits to Virginia Beach for what promises to be an unforgettable, nostalgic performance.
- Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026
- Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 | @7:00pm
- Summary: Country music superstar Tim McGraw takes the stage for an evening of chart-topping country anthems and storytelling.
- Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show
- Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | @7:30pm
- Summary: Acclaimed country/blues-rock artist Chris Stapleton brings his deeply soulful vocals, powerful guitar playing, and raw, acclaimed hits to the amphitheater stage.
- Pitbull: I’m Back (with special guest Lil Jon)
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026 | @8:00pm
- Summary: “Mr. Worldwide” Pitbull and crunk music legend Lil Jon join forces for a high-octane, party-centric night packed with club classics and massive dance anthems.
Music Series, Festivals, Sports Traditions & Cultural Events
- Flying Proms Symphonic Air Show
- Date & Time: June 13, 2026 | from 5:00pm – 10:00pm
- Location: Military Aviation Museum
- Summary: A unique visual and auditory spectacle where a live symphony orchestra performs a grand, patriotic musical score perfectly synchronized with a twilight aerial display of historic aircraft.
- Point Break Music Festival
- Date: June 20–21, 2026 | from 12:00pm – 10:00pm/11:00pm
- Location: Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- Summary: A brand new, two-stage weekend oceanfront festival celebrating reggae music, island-inspired food, and vibrant cultural vibes.
- World Oddities Expo
- Date & Time: August 1–2, 2026 | from 11:00am – 7:00pm (10:00 AM VIP entry)
- Summary: A quirky, fascinating convention celebrating the strange and unusual, featuring eccentric vendors, bizarre art, macabre collectibles, and unique educational experiences.
- Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
- Date: August 15, 2026 | @8:00pm
- Summary: The world’s longest-running Michael Jackson tribute show. Fronted by Taalib York, it features a live band, precise iconic choreography, and spectacular vocals honoring the King of Pop’s greatest hits.
- 64th Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championship (ECSC)
- Date: August 23-30, 2026 | @7:00am
- Summary: One of the oldest running surfing competitions in the world, bringing professional and amateur surfers, beach volleyball, live entertainment, and thousands of spectators to the shoreline.
For more information, you can check out the Virginia Beach website and click the events tab!
