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Virginia Beach Events Schedule 2026

Virginia Beach offers an exciting lineup of events throughout the year, featuring a diverse array of concerts, festivals, comedy shows, and cultural performances at renowned venues such as the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, The Dome by Rutter Mills, Sandler Center For The Performing Arts, Elevation 27, and Funny Bone Comedy Club. Musical acts include main performers like Jason Aldean, Pitbull & Lil Jon, Tim McGraw, Rod Stewart, Billy Idol, Staind, Seether, and Chris Stapleton, with performances scheduled across summer and fall from july through november. Notable concerts feature dates such as august 1, 2026, with Rod Stewart at the Veterans United Amphitheater, and september 17, 2026, with Treaty Oak Revival & Wade Forster. The city also hosts genre-specific events like Emo Night Brooklyn, Earthquake comedy shows, and the Patriotic Festival, with a three-day pass event running from may 28-30, 2027, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Top venues such as the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater regularly host big-name acts like Wu-Tang Clan & Bone Thugs N' Harmony on September 16, 2026, and Stray Cats on November 29, 2026. For comedy enthusiasts, the Funny Bone features performances by Nate Jackson, Aries Spears, and Earthquake throughout the year, with dates spanning from July to december. The city also offers family-friendly entertainment like Frozen - The Musical, scheduled for october 2026 at the Sandler Center, and the Nutcracker Ballet during Thanksgiving week. Additionally, special events such as the World Oddities Expo at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and Symphony of Lights performances add to the vibrant event calendar. Whether you're a music lover, comedy fan, or seeking cultural events, Virginia Beach provides a dynamic and engaging schedule of happenings for residents and visitors alike.