10th Annual NEON Festival in Norfolk

A FREE, annual celebration of the local art scene with great exhibits and events in downtown Norfolk. The 10th Annual NEON Festival returns Thursday, October 16, and Friday, October 17, 2025!

Where: Downtown Norfolk, VA

Thursday, October 16, 2025

The first night of NEON Festival highlights the west side of the District, taking place in and around the Chrysler Museum and Glass Studio.

Friday, October 17, 2025

The second night of NEON Festival centers around The Plot, Granby Street, d’Art Center and the local businesses on the east side of the District.

When: Thursday and Friday, October 16 – 17, 2025 from 6-10pm. RAIN OR SHINE

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Description: The NEON Festival is a free two-evening event that encourages visitors to explore and discover the NEON District. The festival celebrates the energy in NEON and draws from the passion and creativity in Downtown and the region. Anchored by the Chrysler Museum of Art and Harrison Opera House and extending to The Plot on Granby Street, the NEON District includes many creative small businesses and arts partners that contribute to the festivities.

The 2025 celebration includes:

On Thursday evening, the focus of the festival will be on the newly reopened Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. The Chrysler Museum of Art will be open late for a member exhibition preview, so non-members will have to pay a small entry fee.

On Friday evening, festivities include street activations. Granby Street in front of the Plot and W. Wilson Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic so that festival visitors can enjoy activities, shop, wander and drink an adult beverage throughout the street closure. It adds so much more space for vendors, visitors and lots more fun.

Parking: Parking is available at the at the Chrysler Museum of Art and on the street through the district. There are also numerous nearby parking garages in Downtown Norfolk.

Transportation: The Tide, rideshare, bikes and scooters are all a great alternative to parking. Plus F.R.E.D. will be on a continous NEON District loop all evening long, from 6pm to 10pm, so you can hop on and off along the Festival venues.

Check out the Full Line-up of Exhibits and Events HERE! and Check the Facebook Event for Updates!

Looking for more Fall Festivals in Hampton Roads, Virginia? Check out our BIG LIST OF FALL FESTIVALS HERE!