September 28 - 30, 2018
2nd - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2018 marks the 45th 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 #22 out of 200 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 and 5k 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 28
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday, September 29
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday, September 30
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 28
6:00pm - 11:00pm
31st STREET STAGE
TBD
24TH STREET STAGE
TBD
17TH STREET STAGE
TBD
Saturday, September 29
1:00pm - 11:00pm
31st STREET STAGE
TBD
24TH STREET STAGE
TBD
17TH STREET STAGE
TBD
Sunday, September 30
1:00pm - 6:00pm
31st STREET STAGE
TBD
24TH STREET STAGE
TBD
17TH STREET STAGE
TBD
Parking:
CLICK HERE for your travel options, as well as parking locations and prices
Road Closures: Atlantic Avenue (between 5th-34th Streets) will be closed Saturday, September 30th from 7:00am-9:15am, and again from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Festival Transportation:
HRT Trolleys will run along Atlantic Avenue between 1st and 42nd Streets between 8 a.m. and Midnight throughout the Boardwalk Weekend. Rides are just $2 each. The easily identifiable trolley stops are conveniently located up and down Atlantic Avenue. Trolleys arrive approximately every 20 minutes, but can take longer due to heavier traffic on event weekends. Click here for more information on 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 29 - October 1, 2017) 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.