Special Event Info
Learn about special event logistics for locals and visitors before heading to the Oceanfront.
The City of Virginia Beach hosts numerous events and festivals throughout the year.
To keep residents and visitors informed about festival- and event-related logistics such as traffic, road closures and other vital information that will ease access to the Oceanfront, this page will be updated regularly prior to largescale events.
ICYMI: Summer Events Community Meeting – April 30, 2026
The City of Virginia Beach led a community meeting to offer information, impacts and tools to help residents and visitors enjoy the 2026 Oceanfront Event Season, which includes major events attracting 10,000 people per day. Presented before a sub-committee of the Resort Advisory Commission and widely promoted to invite the general public, the meeting covered several events for the first half of the season, including Memorial Day Weekend - Salute to Summer, Jackalope Fest, Fourth of July Stars & Stripes Celebration, and more. In case you missed it, the meeting was recorded for those unable to attend.
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Welcome to Virginia Beach. We are a place where families gather, locals thrive and memories are made.
We welcome kindness. We embrace joy. We keep the vibe positive. This isn’t a party town. It’s not the place for chaos, harm, or bad energy.
If you’re here to disrupt, this isn’t your scene. But if you’re here for real fun, real memories and real good vibes — welcome to our great city. Beach rules and regulations are available at VirginiaBeach.gov/BeachRules
Stay in the Know
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For City information, dial 311 or 757-385-3111. Call 757-385-5000 for non-emergencies. Only call 911 for true emergencies.
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Helpful Apps
Waze provides real-time road activity and traffic updates to its users. Utilizing the app can help make better informed travel decisions.
VB Go is the City’s events and parking app, which allows users to browse events and happenings around the city and find parking!