2025 marks the 51st anniversary for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival! Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival's many offerings that fill 30+ blocks of the boardwalk. Daily concerts at 2 festival stages feature 20+ performances from local and national bands and DJs. On the boardwalk, you can find more than 200 artisans displaying handmade work at an Art and Craft Show. Keep walking to find 22 magnificent sandsculptures created by world-renowned international sculptors at Neptune's International Sandsculpting Championship. Other weekend events include Neptune's 8k Race, Grand Parade, Dock Dogs, Touch-a-Truck, Poseidon's Playground, Volleyball Tournament, Surfing Classic, Atlantic Regatta, Youth Art Show, and more! 

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 26, 2025

31st Street Stage - Stage Hosted by DJ CanRock
6:00 pm - 07:30 pm: Rocky 7
7:30 pm - 08:00 pm: DJ CanRock
8:00 pm - 09:00 pm: Roots of Creation
8:30 pm - 09:00 pm: DJ CanRock
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Grateful Dub

24th Street Stage
6:00 pm - 08:30 pm: Wonderland
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Grateful Jed

17th Street Stage - Poseidon's Playground: Free Family Fun Zone
6:30 pm: Magician
7:30 pm: Movie Night in the Park featuring Wild Robot

Saturday, September 27, 2025

31st Street Stage - Stage Hosted by DJ CanRock
3:00 pm - 05:00 pm: BigForestFire
5:30 pm - 07:00 pm: The Getdown
7:30 pm - 09:00 pm: Bennett Walker Wales
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Matisyahu

24th Street Stage
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm:Girl Can't Help It: All Female Journey Tribute
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: WAR

17th Street Stage - Poseidon's Playground: Free Family Fun Zone
6:30 pm: Magician
7:30 pm: Movie Night in the Park featuring A Minecraft Movie

Sunday, September 28, 2025

31st Street Stage
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos

24th Street Stage
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Tiki Bar Band
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Skip Castro Band

Date:
September 26 - 28, 2025

Hours:
Friday, September 26, 2025 12:00pm -  11:00pm
Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00am -  11:00pm
Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:00am -  6:00pm

Location:
Between 1st - 33rd Streets, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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