52nd Annual Boardwalk Weekend

2026 marks the 52nd 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 & 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.