2026 Neptune’s Symphony By The Sea Concert Series
Music by the Ocean
Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series makes its grand return in 2026 for the 15th Season of concerts!
Located in 31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, all concerts are a FREE musical offering to residents and visitors. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as the concerts are well-attended and will fill the park.
Thursday, August 6 – Symphonicity Orchestra
“Sea Adventures”
Daniel W. Boothe, conductor
Featuring Kimberly Nickerson
Thursday, August 13 – Symphonicity Orchestra
“Swing -n- Salsa!”
Daniel W. Boothe, conductor
With special guests TBA
Thursday, August 27 – Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Rhythms of America
Thomas Wilkins, conductor
Principal Guest Conductor and Norfolk native Thomas Wilkins returns to lead the VSO in a jubilant celebration of the American spirit. Savor the ocean breeze as you enjoy music by iconic composers like Aaron Copland and Duke Ellington alongside groundbreaking voices of today like Adolphus Hailstork and Carlos Simon.
Thursday, September 3 – Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Musical Mosaic
Adam Turner, conductor
Discover the vast range of the orchestra in a program that unites timeless composers and favorite hit scores! Soar across the skies with “Flying Theme” from John Williams’ score for E.T., cross the threshold into the “Hall of the Mountain King” with Peer Gynt, or sweep down the plains with tunes from Rodger & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma. From thrilling adventures to unforgettable melodies, every piece reveals another color of the VSO.
