Join us as we Celebrate the Beach Life! 2026 marks the 52nd anniversary for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival! Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings. Free concerts at 2 festival stages feature 20+ performances from local and national recording artists. On the boardwalk, you can find more than 200 artisans displaying handmade work at an Art & Craft Show. Keep walking to find 22 magnificent sand sculptures created by world-renowned international sculptors at Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship. Other events taking place during the weekend include: - Neptune's 8k Race - Learn from the Pros Sand Clinics (FREE) - Healthy Haven: Beach Yoga + Fitness Experience (FREE) - Poseidon's Playground: Family Fun Zone (FREE) - Touch-A-Truck (FREE) - Dock Dogs (FREE viewing) - Neptune's Volleyball Tournament + USA Volleyball NTDP - Neptune's Surfing Classic - Neptune's Atlantic Regatta - Grand Parade (FREE) - Youth Art Show - Young Collectors: Art Gallery for Kids - Hometown Heroes Reception, and more! For all event information, visit www.neptunefestival.com