2024 marks the 50th anniversary for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival! Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings. Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 30+ blocks of the boardwalk and feature 20+ performances from local, regional, and national recording artists. On the boardwalk, you can find over 200 artisans displaying handmade work at an Art & Craft Show. Keep walking to find 22 magnificent sand sculptures created by world-renowned international sculptors at Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship. Other weekend events include Neptune’s 8k Race, Grand Parade, Volleyball Tournament, Atlantic Regatta, Youth Art Show, and more! See below for information on all Boardwalk Weekend events.

Live Music

Boardwalk Weekend fills 2 musical stages with great local and national bands. Stages are located at 24th and 31st Streets on the Boardwalk, and all shows are Free

Music Schedule

Friday, September 27,2024

31st Street Stage

Stage Hosted By Dj Canrock
5:30-6:00pm Dj Canrock
6:00-8:00pm Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos
8:00-9:00pm Dj Canrock
9:00-11:00pm Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers

24th Street Stage 

5:30-7:00pm The Lifehacks
7:30-9:00pm Girl Can’t Help It – The All-Female Journey Tribute
9:30-11:00pm Barry Clarrk

17th Street Stage

Poseidon’s Playground: Free Family Fun Zone
7:30pm Movie Night In The Park
Finding Nemo

Saturday, September 28,2024

31st Street Stage

Stage Hosted By Dj Canrock
2:00-3:00pm Dj Canrock
3:00-5:00pm Bigforestfire
5:30-7:00pm Litt Keys
7:30-9:00pm The Fuzz Band
9:30-11:00pm Color Me Badd

24th Street Stage

2:30-4:00pm The Feenies
4:30-5:30pm Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
6:00-7:00pm Marcy Playground
7:45-9:00pm Everclear
9:30-11:00pm Wonderland

17th Street Stage

Poseidon’s Playground: Free Family Fun Zone
7:30pm Movie Night In The Park
Inside Out 2

Sunday, September 29,2024

31st Street Stage

1:00-2:30pm Rocky 7
3:30-6:00pm Kaboombox

24th Street Stage

1:00-2:30pm 2 For Fun – The Original Rhondels Duo
3:30-6:00pm Hotcakes

17th Street Stage

Poseidon’s Playground: Free Family Fun Zone

Date:September 27-29,2024

Location:Between 1st – 33rd Streets

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