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:

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