Upcoming · Virginia Beach, VA
Things to Do in Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach hosts around 1,200 upcoming events, with approximately 750 scheduled within the next 30 days for its population of about 460,000. Roughly one in four listings are free events, offering accessible options for residents and visitors alike. The current programme features a balanced mix of Concerts and Live Music, Community and Social gatherings, Business and Networking opportunities, Workshops and Classes, Seasonal and Holiday activities, and Theater and Performing Arts shows. Major venues driving these listings include the Sandler Center For The Performing Arts, Elevation 27, Virginia Aquarium, Funny Bone Comedy Club - Virginia Beach, Pinot's Palette Norfolk, and The Dome by Rutter Mills. Notable performers with upcoming dates include Ballet Virginia, Virginia Symphony, Nate Jackson, DeRay Davis, and Ms Pat. This diverse schedule ensures that attendees can find suitable entertainment regardless of their interests or budget constraints.
City facts
- Population
- 459,470 (2020)
- Elevation
- 7 m
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music175Theater & Performing Arts126Comedy18Festivals3Exhibitions & Art22Museums & Heritage2Food & Drink102Sports & Fitness23Family & Kids16Nightlife & Clubbing62Hiking & Outdoors8Workshops & Classes139Talks & Lectures5Movies & Film16Community & Social177Business & Networking151Wellness & Mindfulness58Seasonal & Holiday127Literary1Conferences & Summits2Games4🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
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Sandler Center For The Performing ArtsElevation 27Funny Bone Comedy ClubVirginia AquariumPinot's Palette NorfolkThe Dome by Rutter MillsRestaurant of the WeekKeagan's Irish Pub & KitchenVirginia BeachFor venue details reach us at: [email protected]Mrs. Martin's Art ClassesPlantHouse - Virginia Beach
Fri, Oct 16
Sold out8:00 AM · Free
The "Gucci" Standard: Demanding Excellence Without Apology
Town Point Club · 101 West Main Street #Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23510
Business & Networking
Free
8:00 AM · Free
Paradise Creek Marsh Litter Clean-Up
1141 Victory Blvd · 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23702, USA
Community & Social
Free
9:00 AM · $250 +
2026 CCEF National Conference
Virginia Beach Convention Center · 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Community & Social
$250 +
11:00 AM · $25.31 +
Mindful Wellness Walk in Virginia Beach
Katie's 33rd Street Cafe · 3301 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Hiking & Outdoors
$25.31 +
11:00 AM · $29.40 +
DIY Reservations
PlantHouse - Virginia Beach · 1564 Laskin Road #Suite 192, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Workshops & Classes
$29.40 +
11:00 AM · $28.52 +
Virginia Beach, Venture Scavenger Hunt
Katie's 33rd Street Cafe · 3301 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Hiking & Outdoors
$28.52 +
1:00 PM · $107.67 +
Custom Perfume-Making Class
208 E Main St · 208 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Exhibitions & Art
$107.67 +
2:00 PM · $101.81 +
Sunkissed Body Oil Candle Workshop
208 E Main St · 208 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Exhibitions & Art
$101.81 +
Sold out5:00 PM · Free
'50+ & Traveling' Launch
Aspire Art Gallery · 645 Church Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Hiking & Outdoors
Free
5:30 PM · Free
NEON Nights
Neon District · 707 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Festivals
Free
Sold out6:00 PM · $69 +
3rd Annual Girls, Guns & Goals™: Strengthen What Remains™
Freedom Outdoors · 5070 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Business & Networking
$69 +
6:00 PM · Free
International Night Market
723 20th St · 723 20th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Food & Drink
Free
6:00 PM · Free
BAM Bingo Night
Bricks & Minifigs Chesapeake · 1464 mt pleasant rd #6, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Community & Social
Free
6:00 PM · $12.16 +
Foodies + New Fears: Virginia Beach | Horror Fans Dinner Meet
Sedona Taphouse · 2160 Locksley Arch #100, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Seasonal & Holiday
$12.16 +
6:00 PM · $28.37 +
Fort Monroe Ghost Walk 2026
30 Ingalls Rd · 30 Ingalls Road, Hampton, VA 23651
Seasonal & Holiday
$28.37 +
6:00 PM · $27.24 +
Craft & Chat October 16th:(CC3): Bedazzling Night
Novel Grounds · 1501 Cedar Road 120, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Literary
$27.24 +
6:00 PM · Free
3rd Friday Ladies Night
Kascades Restaurant · 4453 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Food & Drink
Free
6:30 PM · $26.58 +
Haunted Fairy Garden Terrarium Workshop
PlantHouse - Virginia Beach · 1564 Laskin Road #Suite 192, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Workshops & Classes
$26.58 +
Sold out6:30 PM · $107.48 +
Mingle After Hours: On the Water
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center · 717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Hiking & Outdoors
$107.48 +
7:00 PM · $23.18 +
PLAYER TWO: Dinner With Gamers - VB | Dinner Benefits for The Water Project
Vino Italian + Bistro · 5200 Fairfield Shopping Centre, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Workshops & Classes
$23.18 +
7:00 PM · $44.52 +
# Spooky Season Movie Nights
2106 Great Neck Square · 2106 Great Neck Square, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Workshops & Classes
$44.52 +
Sold out7:00 PM · Free
A Jesus Encounter: Another Surrender Women's Conference
Word & Worship Center · 1628 Independence Blvd Ste. 1504, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Community & Social
Free
7:00 PM · Free
Orchid & Ember Cocktail Bar Pop Up "A new kind of night out"
Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel · 3501 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Food & Drink
Free
7:00 PM · $108.55 +
Foodies + New Friends: Virginia Beach Social Club
Restaurant of the Week · Central Park Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Food & Drink
$108.55 +
Sold out7:00 PM · $12.23 +
King’s Ransom: Live Music Under the Stars
WineStyles Chesapeake · 759 Battlefield Boulevard North, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Nightlife & Clubbing
$12.23 +
7:00 PM · $981 +
Don D.C. Curry
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Virginia Beach · 217 Central Park Ave
Theater & Performing ArtsDon DC Curry
$981 +
7:00 PM · Free
Dinner with Veterans: Virginia Beach | WW2 Edition (Have Dinner on Us!)
Restaurant of the Week · Central Park Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Community & Social
Free
7:00 PM · $12.24 +
Illusions The Drag Queen Show Virginia Beach-Drag Queen Dinner-VA Beach
Illusions The Drag Queen Show Virginia Beach · 300 35th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23450
Nightlife & Clubbing
$12.24 +
7:00 PM · $108.55 +
Foodies + New Friends: Virginia Beach Social Club 2026
Restaurant of the Week · Central Park Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Food & Drink
$108.55 +
7:00 PM · $54.86 +
Japanese Crimson Moon - Paint and Sip in Norfolk | Classpop!™
Pinot's Palette Norfolk · 240 W 21st Street, Norfolk, VA 23517
Workshops & Classes
$54.86 +
Plan ahead
8th Annual PLANTPOP Film Awards
Sat, Nov 14 · Assembly
757 SEAMOSS EXPERIENCE
Sun, Nov 1 · Just Birdies
2026 ODU Alumni Halloween Day Party
Fri, Oct 30 · Gryfitti at Dockside
Celebrating 40 Years: d'Art Center's Color Soirée
Fri, Nov 20 · Hilton Norfolk The Main
Turkey Wing Broom Making with itoti crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · d'Art Center
The Fright Crawl | Norfolk Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31
Sat, Oct 31 · TBA
The Pre Game: Halloween Party
Sat, Oct 31 · Karte Blanche
Norfolk, VA- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop
Wed, Nov 4 · Regus Constitution Drive
Frequently asked questions about events in Virginia Beach
- How many events are listed for Virginia Beach?
- There are about 1,200 upcoming events currently listed for the city.
- What percentage of events in Virginia Beach are free?
- About 25% of the listed events are free to attend.
- Which venues have the most event listings in this city?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings are the Sandler Center For The Performing Arts, Elevation 27, Virginia Aquarium, Funny Bone Comedy Club - Virginia Beach, Pinot's Palette Norfolk, and The Dome by Rutter Mills.
- What types of events are most common in Virginia Beach?
- The most listed event types include Concerts and Live Music, Community and Social gatherings, Business and Networking, Workshops and Classes, Seasonal and Holiday activities, and Theater and Performing Arts.