Schedule:

August 29, 2204

Music by the Ocean

Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series makes its grand return in 2024 for the 13th 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, 7:30pm – Symphonicity
"Hearts & Heroes"
Featuring Kathryn Whitbeck, soprano
Music from movies including Batman, Dances with Wolves, Robin Hood, James Bond, and Rocky; as well as love songs and arias.

September 3, 2024

Tuesday, 7:30pm – Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Once Upon a Symphony
Brandon Eldredge, conductor
Explore the connection between music and storytelling as the VSO fills the night air with some of the most treasured orchestral works inspired by literature, film, fairy tales, and more! Join us to be transported by stories from Swan Lake to Man of La Mancha and adventures from Superman to Indiana Jones!

September 4, 2024

Thursday, 7:30pm – Symphonicity
"Hearts & Heroes"
Featuring Kathryn Whitbeck, soprano
Music from movies including Batman, Dances with Wolves, Robin Hood, James Bond, and Rocky; as well as love songs and arias.

September 13, 2024

27th Annual Fall Wine Festival
Join your friends by the oceanfront for a wine tasting hosted by Virginia’s leading vineyards. Taste from more than 60 wines while you meet and greet the fascinating people who are forging. Virginia’s reputation for quality wines. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and the opportunity to purchase the wines you like by the bottle and case.

Schedule:

Live Music:
4:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m
4:00-5:30pm – Nick Franzitta Music
6:00-8:00pm – The Ben Phelps Project

Food Trucks:
Hola Snacks – Delicious puffy tacos from the chef who "Beat Bobby Flay"

September 14, 2024

27th Annual Fall Wine Festival
Join your friends by the oceanfront for a wine tasting hosted by Virginia’s leading vineyards. Taste from more than 60 wines while you meet and greet the fascinating people who are forging. Virginia’s reputation for quality wines. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and the opportunity to purchase the wines you like by the bottle and case.

Schedule:

Live Music:
4:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m
4:00-5:30pm – Nick Franzitta Music
6:00-8:00pm – The Ben Phelps Project

Food Trucks:
Hola Snacks – Delicious puffy tacos from the chef who "Beat Bobby Flay"

September 20, 2024

7:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: End of Summer Bay Bash
Cap off the summer with a memorable night
This evening by the water includes dancing, endless food and drinks, and great musical entertainment! The End of Summer Bay Bash helps support the Neptune Festival and its partnering charities. Individual Ticket: $150

Live Music The Fuzz Band

September 27, 2024

12:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Boardwalk Weekend

Music Schedule:
31st Street Stage
5:30-6:00pm: DJ Canrock
6:00-8:00pm: Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos
8:00-9:00pm: DJ Canrock
9:00-11:00pm: Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers

24th Street Stage
5:30-7:00pm: The LifeHacks
7:30-9:00pm: Girl Can’t Help It – the All-Female Journey Tribute
9:30-11:00pm: Barry Clarrk

17th Street Stage
Poseidon’s Playground: Free Family Fun Zone
7:30PM: Movie Night in the Park Finding Nemo

12:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: Dock Dogs at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
12:00PM: Onsite Registration/Practice
1:00PM: Big Air Wave #1
3:00PM: Big Air Wave #2
5:00PM: Big Air Wave #3

12:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show at Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Recognized in the Top 10 out of 200 Fine Art & Design Shows in the country for the past 10 years by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the Neptune Festival Art and Craft Show features approximately 200 artists. Neptune Festival itself has been named one of the top 100 festivals in the US and is annually voted one of the top 10 festivals by the Southeast Tourism Society.

5:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m: Poseidon’s Playground at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
5:00-9:30pm: DJ and Lawn Games
5:30PM: Operation Smile Puppet Show
6:00-8:00pm: Face Painters and Balloon Artists
6:30-7:30pm: Magic Show
7:30pm: Movie Night in the Park, featuring Finding Nemo

September 28, 2024

10:00 a.m - 11:00 p.m: Boardwalk Weekend

Music Schedule:
31st Street Stage
2:00-3:00pm: DJ Canrock
3:00-5:00pm: BigForestFire
5:30-7:00pm: Litt Keys
7:30-9:00pm: The Fuzz Band
9:30-11:00pm: Color Me Badd

24th Street Stage
2:30-4:00pm: The Feenies
4:30-5:30pm: Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
6:00-7:00pm: Marcy Playground
7:45-9:00pm: Everclear
9:30-11:00pm: Wonderland

17th Street Stage
Poseidon’s Playground: Free Family Fun Zone
7:30PM: Movie Night in the Park Inside Out 2

10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Dock Dogs at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
10:00AM: Onsite Registration/Practice
11:00AM: Big Air Wave #4
12:30PM: Big Air Wave #5
2:00PM: Big Air Wave #6
4:00PM: Big Air Wave #7
6:00PM: Extreme Vertical Competition

10:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m: Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show at Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Recognized in the Top 10 out of 200 Fine Art & Design Shows in the country for the past 10 years by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the Neptune Festival Art and Craft Show features approximately 200 artists. Neptune Festival itself has been named one of the top 100 festivals in the US and is annually voted one of the top 10 festivals by the Southeast Tourism Society.

10:00 a.m - 9:30 p.m: Poseidon’s Playground at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
10:00am-9:30pm: DJ and Lawn Games
11:00am-4:00pm: Face Painters, Balloon Artists, Fairy Hair
11:30am-1:30pm: Neptune Festival Grand Parade on Atlantic Avenue
10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm: Paint Parties with The Mermaid Factory
1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm: Operation Smile Puppet Show
4:00pm: King Neptune and Royal Court Meet + Greet
6:30-7:30pm: Magic Show
7:30pm: Movie Night in the Park, featuring Inside Out 2

7:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Neptune’s Healthy Haven at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
7:00-8:00am – Beach Yoga
All levels are welcome, bring a yoga mat or your beach towel to become one with the sea. Provided in conjunction with Studio Bamboo Institute of Yoga.
8:00-9:00am – Club Pilates in the Sand!
9:00-10:00am – GRIT Strength Training Bootcamp
10:00-11:00am – Bear Crossfit
11:00am-12:00pm – Beach Bootcamp with Jim White Fitness

7:30 a.m: Neptune’s Surfing Classic at 33rd Street on Boardwalk
8:00 a.m: Neptune’s 8K Race at 33rd Street on Boardwalk - Click here For More Information
8:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Neptune’s Atlantic Regatta at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
9:00 a.m: Neptune’s Volleyball Tournament at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Touch-A-Truck at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m: Neptune Festival Grand Parade at Virginia Beach Oceanfront

September 29, 2024

10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Boardwalk Weekend

Music Schedule:
31st Street Stage
1:00-2:30pm: Rocky 7
3:30-6:00pm: Kaboombox

24th Street Stage
1:00-2:30pm: 2 for Fun – The Original Rhondels Duo
3:30-6:00pm: Hotcakes

17th Street Stage
Poseidon’s Playground: Free Family Fun Zone

10:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m: Dock Dogs at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
10:00AM: Onsite Registration/Practice
11:00AM: Big Air Wave #8
1:00PM: Big Air Wave #9
3:00PM: Speed Retrieve Competition
4:30PM: Big Air Finals (Pro, Semi Pro, Contender & Amateur Finals)

10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show at Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Recognized in the Top 10 out of 200 Fine Art & Design Shows in the country for the past 10 years by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the Neptune Festival Art and Craft Show features approximately 200 artists. Neptune Festival itself has been named one of the top 100 festivals in the US and is annually voted one of the top 10 festivals by the Southeast Tourism Society.

10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Poseidon’s Playground
10:00am-4:00pm: DJ and Lawn Games
10am, 12pm, 2pm: Paint Parties with The Mermaid Factory
11:00am-4:00pm: Face Painters, Balloon Artists, and Fairy Hair
11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm: 15 minute interactive Game Show with Family Fun Xperience

8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Neptune’s Healthy Haven
8:00-9:00am – Beach Yoga
All levels are welcome, bring a yoga mat or your beach towel to become one with the sea. Provided in conjunction with Studio Bamboo Institute of Yoga.
9:00-10:00am – Club Pilates in the Sand
10:00-11:00am – Awake Inside EMOM
11:00am-12:00pm – Beach Bootcamp with Jim White Fitness

7:30 a.m: Neptune’s Surfing Classic at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
9:00 a.m: Neptune’s Volleyball Tournament at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Touch-A-Truck
9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m: Hometown Heroes: Neptune’s Final Toast at Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Youth Art Show at Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Date: August 29 - September 29, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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