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Upcoming Performances In Hampton Roads

July 23, 2026
 

Looking for entertainment the whole family can enjoy? Hampton Roads is full of family-friendly performances, concerts, and live shows that bring music, theater, and culture to life.

From children’s theater productions to outdoor summer concerts, there are plenty of opportunities to introduce kids to the performing arts in a fun and engaging way.

Note: This list of local performances contains everything from shows for little ones to performances best for older teens/adults, please check the descriptions and links before making plans!
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Upcoming Performances: 

26 Jul
Summer Picnic at Tradition Brewing Company (Newport News)
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Picnic at Tradition Brewing Company (Newport News)

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26 Jul
Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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26 Jul
Smithfield Little Theatre Presents Matilda Jr (Smithfield)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Smithfield Little Theatre Presents Matilda Jr (Smithfield)

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26 Jul
Be The Change Benefit Show (Suffolk)
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Be The Change Benefit Show (Suffolk)

$18
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26 Jul
Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)

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26 Jul
Groovin’ by the Bay (Hampton)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Groovin’ by the Bay (Hampton)

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26 Jul
Symphony Under the Stars at Town Point Park (Norfolk)
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Symphony Under the Stars at Town Point Park (Norfolk)

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26 Jul
Tidewater Winds Free Concert: America 250: “Our Voice: The Great American Songbook” (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tidewater Winds Free Concert: America 250: “Our Voice: The Great American Songbook” (Norfolk)

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27 Jul
Tidewater Winds Free Concert: America 250: “Our Voice: The Great American Songbook” (Virginia Beach)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tidewater Winds Free Concert: America 250: “Our Voice: The Great American Songbook” (Virginia Beach)

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28 Jul
Tunes and Tales with the Virginia Opera at Cradock Branch, Portsmouth Library (Portsmouth)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tunes and Tales with the Virginia Opera at Cradock Branch, Portsmouth Library (Portsmouth)

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28 Jul
Barefoot Puppet Theatre at Grissom Library (Newport News)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Barefoot Puppet Theatre at Grissom Library (Newport News)

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28 Jul
Tidewater Winds Free Concert: “Our Voice: The Great American Songbook” (Virginia Beach)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tidewater Winds Free Concert: “Our Voice: The Great American Songbook” (Virginia Beach)

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28 Jul
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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29 Jul
Colonial American Music (Virginia Beach)
11:00 am - 11:50 am

Colonial American Music (Virginia Beach)

Free
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29 Jul
A World of Song and Dance at Williamsburg Library (Williamsburg)
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

A World of Song and Dance at Williamsburg Library (Williamsburg)

Free
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29 Jul
Ynot Wednesdays:  The Intangible Cats (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ynot Wednesdays:  The Intangible Cats (Virginia Beach)

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29 Jul
Port Warwick Summer Concert Series (Newport News)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Port Warwick Summer Concert Series (Newport News)

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29 Jul
The Zelma G. Rivin Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Music Series 2026: Troy Breslow (Portsmouth)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Zelma G. Rivin Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Music Series 2026: Troy Breslow (Portsmouth)

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29 Jul
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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30 Jul
Sunset Thursdays (Portsmouth)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunset Thursdays (Portsmouth)

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30 Jul
Tidewater Winds Free Concert: America 250 – “Freedom in Song” (Virginia Beach)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tidewater Winds Free Concert: America 250 – “Freedom in Song” (Virginia Beach)

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30 Jul
Symphony By The Sea Concert Series (Virginia Beach)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Symphony By The Sea Concert Series (Virginia Beach)

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30 Jul
StoneBridge School Drama Summer Cabaret (Chesapeake)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

StoneBridge School Drama Summer Cabaret (Chesapeake)

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30 Jul
Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)

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30 Jul
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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30 Jul
Core Theatre’s “Rhinocerous” (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Core Theatre’s “Rhinocerous” (Virginia Beach)

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30 Jul
Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)

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30 Jul
1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)

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31 Jul
Rob Westcott, Magician at Tabb Library (Yorktown)
10:30 am - 11:15 am

Rob Westcott, Magician at Tabb Library (Yorktown)

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31 Jul
Rob Westcott, Magician at Yorktown Library (Yorktown)
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Rob Westcott, Magician at Yorktown Library (Yorktown)

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31 Jul
Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)

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31 Jul
Live on the Lawn at Taste Bayville Farms (Virginia Beach)
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Live on the Lawn at Taste Bayville Farms (Virginia Beach)

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31 Jul
2026 TGIF Summer Concert Series: The Steals (Suffolk)
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

2026 TGIF Summer Concert Series: The Steals (Suffolk)

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31 Jul
Friday Family Summer Concert Series at Church of the Holy Family Catholic Church (Virginia Beach)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday Family Summer Concert Series at Church of the Holy Family Catholic Church (Virginia Beach)

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31 Jul
Friday Night Hoedowns at VB Farmers Market (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday Night Hoedowns at VB Farmers Market (Virginia Beach)

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31 Jul
Letters From Neverland (Norfolk)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Letters From Neverland (Norfolk)

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31 Jul
2026 Summer Concert Series (Smithfield)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

2026 Summer Concert Series (Smithfield)

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31 Jul
StoneBridge School Drama Summer Cabaret (Chesapeake)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

StoneBridge School Drama Summer Cabaret (Chesapeake)

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31 Jul
Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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31 Jul
Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)

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31 Jul
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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31 Jul
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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31 Jul
Core Theatre’s “Rhinocerous” (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Core Theatre’s “Rhinocerous” (Virginia Beach)

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31 Jul
Valor: The Story of the U.S. Navy SEALs (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Valor: The Story of the U.S. Navy SEALs (Virginia Beach)

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31 Jul
1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)

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01 Aug
Singer Songwriter Saturdays in the Vibe (Virginia Beach)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Singer Songwriter Saturdays in the Vibe (Virginia Beach)

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01 Aug
First Saturday: Discover Olde Towne (Portsmouth)
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

First Saturday: Discover Olde Towne (Portsmouth)

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01 Aug
Roots & Rhythm Marketplace (Newport News)
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Roots & Rhythm Marketplace (Newport News)

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01 Aug
Letters From Neverland – Matinee (Norfolk)
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Letters From Neverland – Matinee (Norfolk)

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01 Aug
Rum & Reggae at New Realm Brewing Company Suffolk (Suffolk)
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rum & Reggae at New Realm Brewing Company Suffolk (Suffolk)

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01 Aug
Core Theatre’s “Rhinocerous” (Virginia Beach)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Core Theatre’s “Rhinocerous” (Virginia Beach)

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01 Aug
Pungo Porch Sessions at Taste Pungo (Virginia Beach)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pungo Porch Sessions at Taste Pungo (Virginia Beach)

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01 Aug
Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)

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01 Aug
Letters From Neverland (Norfolk)
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Letters From Neverland (Norfolk)

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01 Aug
Downtown Hampton Block Party Summer Concert Series (Hampton)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Downtown Hampton Block Party Summer Concert Series (Hampton)

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01 Aug
Live at St. John’s (Portsmouth)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Live at St. John’s (Portsmouth)

$34
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01 Aug
Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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01 Aug
Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)

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01 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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01 Aug
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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01 Aug
Core Theatre’s “Rhinocerous” (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Core Theatre’s “Rhinocerous” (Virginia Beach)

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01 Aug
Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)

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01 Aug
1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)

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02 Aug
Let Freedom Ring (Norfolk)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Let Freedom Ring (Norfolk)

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02 Aug
Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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02 Aug
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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02 Aug
Sunday’s at Four 2026 Terrific Teen Recital (Smithfield)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sunday’s at Four 2026 Terrific Teen Recital (Smithfield)

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02 Aug
Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)

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02 Aug
Groovin’ by the Bay (Hampton)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Groovin’ by the Bay (Hampton)

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03 Aug
Rainbow Puppets at Tabb Library (Yorktown)
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Rainbow Puppets at Tabb Library (Yorktown)

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03 Aug
Magician John Kingry at South Norfolk Memorial Library (Chesapeake)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Magician John Kingry at South Norfolk Memorial Library (Chesapeake)

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03 Aug
Rainbow Puppets at Yorktown Library (Yorktown)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Rainbow Puppets at Yorktown Library (Yorktown)

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04 Aug
Military: Puppet Show at NAS Oceana (Virginia Beach)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Military: Puppet Show at NAS Oceana (Virginia Beach)

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04 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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05 Aug
Ynot Wednesdays: The Hookz (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ynot Wednesdays: The Hookz (Virginia Beach)

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05 Aug
Port Warwick Summer Concert Series (Newport News)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Port Warwick Summer Concert Series (Newport News)

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05 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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06 Aug
Music By The Bay: Pop Topic at Fort Monroe Old Point Comfort (Hampton)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Music By The Bay: Pop Topic at Fort Monroe Old Point Comfort (Hampton)

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06 Aug
Sunsets on the River at the Hermitage Museum: The Band Monarch (Norfolk)
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunsets on the River at the Hermitage Museum: The Band Monarch (Norfolk)

$15 – $20
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06 Aug
Bands In The Sand (Virginia Beach)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bands In The Sand (Virginia Beach)

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06 Aug
Sunset Thursdays (Portsmouth)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunset Thursdays (Portsmouth)

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06 Aug
SpongeBob The Musical – Teen Summer Camp Performance (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

SpongeBob The Musical – Teen Summer Camp Performance (Virginia Beach)

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06 Aug
Tidewater Winds Free Concert: America 250 – “Keeping Time” (Virginia Beach)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tidewater Winds Free Concert: America 250 – “Keeping Time” (Virginia Beach)

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06 Aug
Symphony By The Sea Concert Series (Virginia Beach)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Symphony By The Sea Concert Series (Virginia Beach)

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06 Aug
Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)

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06 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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06 Aug
Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)

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06 Aug
1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)

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07 Aug
SpongeBob The Musical – Teen Summer Camp Performance, Matinee (Virginia Beach)
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

SpongeBob The Musical – Teen Summer Camp Performance, Matinee (Virginia Beach)

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07 Aug
Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)

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07 Aug
First Fridays: Discover Olde Towne (Portsmouth)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

First Fridays: Discover Olde Towne (Portsmouth)

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07 Aug
First Fridays: Discover Olde Towne (Portsmouth)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

First Fridays: Discover Olde Towne (Portsmouth)

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07 Aug
Step Into the Enchanted Forest: A Magical Ladies’ Night & Paint Shop at New Realm Brewing Company Suffolk (Suffolk)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Step Into the Enchanted Forest: A Magical Ladies’ Night & Paint Shop at New Realm Brewing Company Suffolk (Suffolk)

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07 Aug
Live on the Lawn at Taste Bayville Farms (Virginia Beach)
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Live on the Lawn at Taste Bayville Farms (Virginia Beach)

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07 Aug
2026 TGIF Summer Concert Series: Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos (Suffolk)
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

2026 TGIF Summer Concert Series: Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos (Suffolk)

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07 Aug
Country Night with The James Henry Morgan Gang (Norfolk)
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Country Night with The James Henry Morgan Gang (Norfolk)

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07 Aug
Friday Night Hoedowns at VB Farmers Market (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday Night Hoedowns at VB Farmers Market (Virginia Beach)

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07 Aug
Smithfield Little Theatre Presents Decendants The Musical (Smithfield)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Smithfield Little Theatre Presents Decendants The Musical (Smithfield)

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07 Aug
Summer Recital at the Attucks Theatre (Norfolk)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Summer Recital at the Attucks Theatre (Norfolk)

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07 Aug
SpongeBob The Musical – Teen Summer Camp Performance (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

SpongeBob The Musical – Teen Summer Camp Performance (Virginia Beach)

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07 Aug
2026 Summer Concert Series (Smithfield)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

2026 Summer Concert Series (Smithfield)

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07 Aug
Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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07 Aug
Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)

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07 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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07 Aug
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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07 Aug
Valor: The Story of the U.S. Navy SEALs (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Valor: The Story of the U.S. Navy SEALs (Virginia Beach)

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07 Aug
1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)

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08 Aug
Singer Songwriter Saturdays in the Vibe (Virginia Beach)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Singer Songwriter Saturdays in the Vibe (Virginia Beach)

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08 Aug
Rock the Fez at Khedive Shrine Center (Chesapeake)
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Rock the Fez at Khedive Shrine Center (Chesapeake)

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08 Aug
Smithfield Little Theatre Presents Decendants The Musical (Smithfield)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Smithfield Little Theatre Presents Decendants The Musical (Smithfield)

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08 Aug
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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08 Aug
Pungo Porch Sessions at Taste Pungo (Virginia Beach)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pungo Porch Sessions at Taste Pungo (Virginia Beach)

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08 Aug
Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)

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08 Aug
Roots & Rhythm Marketplace (Newport News)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Roots & Rhythm Marketplace (Newport News)

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08 Aug
Downtown Hampton Block Party Summer Concert Series (Hampton)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Downtown Hampton Block Party Summer Concert Series (Hampton)

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08 Aug
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons (Portsmouth)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons (Portsmouth)

$34 – $70
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08 Aug
Smithfield Little Theatre Presents Decendants The Musical (Smithfield)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Smithfield Little Theatre Presents Decendants The Musical (Smithfield)

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08 Aug
Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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08 Aug
Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)

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08 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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08 Aug
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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08 Aug
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings (Portsmouth)
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings (Portsmouth)

$34 – $70
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08 Aug
Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)

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08 Aug
1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)

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09 Aug
Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Sister Act at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

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09 Aug
Smithfield Little Theatre Presents Decendants The Musical (Smithfield)
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Smithfield Little Theatre Presents Decendants The Musical (Smithfield)

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09 Aug
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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09 Aug
Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)

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09 Aug
Groovin’ by the Bay (Hampton)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Groovin’ by the Bay (Hampton)

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10 Aug
Heritage Winds of the USAF Heritage of America Band Concert at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Heritage Winds of the USAF Heritage of America Band Concert at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)

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11 Aug
The Princess Concert (Norfolk)
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

The Princess Concert (Norfolk)

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11 Aug
25 Mics Open Mic Night at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center (Newport News)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

25 Mics Open Mic Night at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center (Newport News)

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11 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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12 Aug
John Kingry Magic Show at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

John Kingry Magic Show at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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12 Aug
Ynot Wednesdays: WonderLand (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ynot Wednesdays: WonderLand (Virginia Beach)

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12 Aug
Port Warwick Summer Concert Series (Newport News)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Port Warwick Summer Concert Series (Newport News)

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12 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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13 Aug
Sunset Thursdays (Portsmouth)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunset Thursdays (Portsmouth)

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13 Aug
Tidewater Winds Free Concert: A Musical Salute: The Holidivas with The Little Big Band (Virginia Beach)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tidewater Winds Free Concert: A Musical Salute: The Holidivas with The Little Big Band (Virginia Beach)

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13 Aug
Symphony By The Sea Concert Series (Virginia Beach)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Symphony By The Sea Concert Series (Virginia Beach)

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13 Aug
Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)

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13 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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13 Aug
Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)

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13 Aug
1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)

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14 Aug
Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)

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14 Aug
Live on the Lawn at Taste Bayville Farms (Virginia Beach)
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Live on the Lawn at Taste Bayville Farms (Virginia Beach)

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14 Aug
2026 TGIF Summer Concert Series: The Band Monarch (Suffolk)
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

2026 TGIF Summer Concert Series: The Band Monarch (Suffolk)

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14 Aug
Love Ocean View VIP Crew Night with The Party Fins Band (Norfolk)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Love Ocean View VIP Crew Night with The Party Fins Band (Norfolk)

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14 Aug
Friday Night Hoedowns at VB Farmers Market (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday Night Hoedowns at VB Farmers Market (Virginia Beach)

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14 Aug
The Muse Neighborhood Jam (Norfolk)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Muse Neighborhood Jam (Norfolk)

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14 Aug
2026 Summer Concert Series (Smithfield)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

2026 Summer Concert Series (Smithfield)

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14 Aug
Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)

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14 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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14 Aug
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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14 Aug
Valor: The Story of the U.S. Navy SEALs (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Valor: The Story of the U.S. Navy SEALs (Virginia Beach)

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14 Aug
1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)

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15 Aug
Singer Songwriter Saturdays in the Vibe (Virginia Beach)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Singer Songwriter Saturdays in the Vibe (Virginia Beach)

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15 Aug
38th Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow (Suffolk)
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

38th Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow (Suffolk)

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15 Aug
Books & Brews at New Realm Brewing Company Suffolk (Suffolk)
11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Books & Brews at New Realm Brewing Company Suffolk (Suffolk)

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15 Aug
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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15 Aug
Pungo Porch Sessions at Taste Pungo (Virginia Beach)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pungo Porch Sessions at Taste Pungo (Virginia Beach)

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15 Aug
Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)

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15 Aug
Woodwork at the Hermitage (Norfolk)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Woodwork at the Hermitage (Norfolk)

$15 – $20
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15 Aug
Downtown Hampton Block Party Summer Concert Series (Hampton)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Downtown Hampton Block Party Summer Concert Series (Hampton)

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15 Aug
Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Racing the Night: The Teenage Girl who Saved the Revolution (Virginia Beach)

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15 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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15 Aug
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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15 Aug
Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Aviators and Afterburners (Virginia Beach)

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15 Aug
1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)

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16 Aug
38th Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow (Suffolk)
10:30 am - 5:00 pm

38th Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow (Suffolk)

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16 Aug
3rd Annual SoulFULL Vegan Festival at Mount Trashmore (Virginia Beach)
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

3rd Annual SoulFULL Vegan Festival at Mount Trashmore (Virginia Beach)

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16 Aug
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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16 Aug
Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)

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16 Aug
Groovin’ by the Bay (Hampton)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Groovin’ by the Bay (Hampton)

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16 Aug
Josh Groban: Stage, Screen and Symphony (Norfolk)
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Josh Groban: Stage, Screen and Symphony (Norfolk)

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18 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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19 Aug
Ynot Wednesdays:  Tidewater Drive (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ynot Wednesdays:  Tidewater Drive (Virginia Beach)

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19 Aug
Port Warwick Summer Concert Series (Newport News)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Port Warwick Summer Concert Series (Newport News)

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19 Aug
The Zelma G. Rivin Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Music Series 2026: Junwen Liang (Portsmouth)
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Zelma G. Rivin Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Music Series 2026: Junwen Liang (Portsmouth)

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19 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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20 Aug
Sunsets on the River at the Hermitage Museum: Last Fair Deal (Norfolk)
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunsets on the River at the Hermitage Museum: Last Fair Deal (Norfolk)

$15 – $20
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20 Aug
Bands In The Sand (Virginia Beach)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bands In The Sand (Virginia Beach)

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20 Aug
Sunset Thursdays (Portsmouth)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunset Thursdays (Portsmouth)

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20 Aug
Tidewater Winds Free Concert: Stayin’ Brass: Songs That Need A Brass Quintet (Virginia Beach)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tidewater Winds Free Concert: Stayin’ Brass: Songs That Need A Brass Quintet (Virginia Beach)

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20 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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20 Aug
1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)

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21 Aug
Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Fest at Town Center (Virginia Beach)

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21 Aug
The Band Vontrelle live at Van Wyck Branch, Norfolk Public Library (Norfolk)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Band Vontrelle live at Van Wyck Branch, Norfolk Public Library (Norfolk)

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21 Aug
Live on the Lawn at Taste Bayville Farms (Virginia Beach)
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Live on the Lawn at Taste Bayville Farms (Virginia Beach)

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21 Aug
Friday Night Hoedowns at VB Farmers Market (Virginia Beach)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday Night Hoedowns at VB Farmers Market (Virginia Beach)

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21 Aug
2026 Summer Concert Series (Smithfield)
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

2026 Summer Concert Series (Smithfield)

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21 Aug
Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wreck of the Dictator (Virginia Beach)

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21 Aug
Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Avenue Q at Peninsula Commuity Theatre (Newport News)

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21 Aug
Cinderella: Enchanted Edition at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts (Suffolk)
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cinderella: Enchanted Edition at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts (Suffolk)

$10 – $20
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21 Aug
1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

1619: When Destinies Collide (Virginia Beach)

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22 Aug
Singer Songwriter Saturdays in the Vibe (Virginia Beach)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Singer Songwriter Saturdays in the Vibe (Virginia Beach)

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22 Aug
VA Rhythm & Roots Festival 2026 at Mount Trashmore (Virginia Beach)
11:00 am - 6:30 pm

VA Rhythm & Roots Festival 2026 at Mount Trashmore (Virginia Beach)

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22 Aug
Caribbean Food Fest at New Realm Brewing Company Suffolk (Suffolk)
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Caribbean Food Fest at New Realm Brewing Company Suffolk (Suffolk)

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22 Aug
Seafood Festival at Khedive Shrine Center (Chesapeake)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Seafood Festival at Khedive Shrine Center (Chesapeake)

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22 Aug
“Bound by Letters” Performance at the Torggler Center (Newport News)
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

“Bound by Letters” Performance at the Torggler Center (Newport News)

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Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Child-friendly performances, children's theater, family friendly performances, and live on stage
Categories: BIG LISTS, Chesapeake, Events, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Yorktown

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