September 27 - 29, 2019
2nd - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2019 marks the 46th anniversary for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival! Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival's many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature 35 performances from local, regional, and national recording artists. On the boardwalk, you can find over 250 artisans displaying handmade work, at an Art & Craft Show that has been ranked in the Top 20 Fine Art and Design Shows across the country. Keep walking to find 22 magnificent sand sculptures created by world-renowned international sculptors at Neptune's International Sandsculpting Championship. Other weekend events include Neptune's 8k Race, Grand Parade, Volleyball Tournament, Atlantic Regatta, Youth Art Show, and more! See below for information on all Boardwalk Weekend events.
Stay for the day or the whole weekend, and help us Celebrate the Beach Life!
Friday, September 27
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday, September 28
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday, September 29
1o:00am - 6:00pm
LIVE MUSIC:
Boardwalk Weekend fills 3 musical stages with great local and national talents.
Stages are located at 17th, 24th, and 31st Streets on the Boardwalk, and all shows are FREE!
Friday, September 27
31st STREET STAGE
6:00-8:30pm
The Chong Band
9:00-11:00pm
UB40
24TH STREET STAGE
6:00-8:30pm
BJ Griffin & the Galaxy Groove
9:00-11:00pm
Tidewater Drive Band
17TH STREET STAGE
6:00-8:30pm
Little Country
9:00-11:00pm
Tailgate Down
Saturday, September 28
31st STREET STAGE
1:00-2:30pm
Alec Edmonds
3:00-4:30pm
Intangible Cats
5:00-6:30pm
Bam Bam Betty
7:00-8:30pm
TBD
9:00-11:00pm
PSYCHEDELIC FURS
24TH STREET STAGE
1:00-2:30pm
Dustin Furlow Duo
3:00-4:30pm
The Gold Sauce
5:00-6:30pm
REBIRTH BRASS BAND
7:00-8:30pm
ANDERS OSBORNE
9:00-11:00pm
Anthony Rosano & Conqueroos
17TH STREET STAGE
1:00-2:30pm
Joe Gosman Band
3:00-4:30pm
Bad Weather Birds
5:00-6:30pm
Audiohum
7:00-8:30pm
Ben Phelps Project
9:00-11:00pm
Strictly Bizzness
Sunday, September 29
31st STREET STAGE
1:00-3:00pm
Breaking Brad
3:30-6:00pm
The Janitors
24TH STREET STAGE
1:00-3:00pm
Lewis McGehee
3:30-6:00pm
SKIP CASTRO BAND
17TH STREET STAGE
1:00-3:00pm
Tiki Bar Band
3:30-6:00pm
The Rhondels
STAGES SPONSORED BY:
Hoffman Beverage logo
Old Dominion University logo
Sinclair Communications logo
LifeNet Health logo
JES logo
Virginia Natural Gas
kia logo
Festival Transportation:
HRT Trolleys will run along Atlantic Avenue between 1st and 42nd Streets between 8am-Midnight throughout the Boardwalk Weekend. Rides are $2 each. The trolley stops are conveniently located along Atlantic Avenue. Trolleys arrive approximately every 20 minutes, but can take longer due to heavier traffic on event weekends. Find out more information about oceanfront transportation.
Recycling: The Neptune Festival is certified Virginia Green!
Our goal is to reduce our environmental impact through recycling, water and energy conservation, and community and business involvement. Please look for recycling available up and down the Boardwalk and in the parks.
For more information, please contact the Neptune Festival office at (757) 498-0215. During Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend (September 17-29, 2019) call the Neptune Festival Command Center at (757) 213-3461
Restrooms are located along the boardwalk and the 17th, 24th and 31st Street Parks.
Beverage Tents are located at 17th, 24th, and 31st Streets. Please have a valid photo ID. You must be 21 years or older to purchase and consume alcohol.
Festival Information and Brochures can be found at kiosks on 17th and 24th Streets on the Boardwalk.
First Aid station is located on 16th Street.
Commemorative Posters will be for sale at 24th Street. Posters and a limited number of autographed posters are available for purchase on the boardwalk or in advance at the Neptune Festival office and online.
Commemorative T-shirts are available for purchase along the Boardwalk at 16th, 24th and 31st Streets.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS