Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party (Virginia Beach)

IMPORTANT UPDATE!
Due to the impact of Hurricane Erin and the expected major storm surge in Virginia Beach on Thursday evening, all preparations for the Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party on the sand – including stage buildout – have been paused until the storm passes.

As a result, Friday, August 22 performances will be relocated to alternate venues. Saturday, August 23 performances will take place as planned on the beach, with crews beginning stage construction Friday morning.

With large crowds expected on Friday evening, two simultaneous shows will take place at 17th and 24th Street Parks, ensuring enough space is available for fans. Large screens will also be placed on the Boardwalk for overflow crowds to enjoy the show from the sand.

FRIDAY:

24th Street Park
7:00-8:30PM DJ Heart Attack / 9:00-11:00PM Shalamar

17th Street Park
7:00-8:30PM DJ 360 / 9:00-11:00PMChuck Brown Band

SATURDAY: 

30th Street On the Beach
4:00-5:00PM
DJ Heart Attack
5:00-6:00PM
Mass Production
6:30-7:30PM
The Blackbyrds
8:00-9:00PM
Angela Winbush
9:30-11:00PM
Zapp

Tickets are on sale now!

For 15 years, the Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party has brought the funk to the Oceanfront with two days of electrifying music, delectable food, and a diverse array of vendors.

The heartbeat of the festival is its music, echoing across the beach at 30th Street Friday and Saturday, August 22-23.

Rooted in R&B, jazz, gospel, and blues, funk is a genre that has left an indelible mark on the music scene. Influential artists like James Brown and George Clinton, the leader of Parliament-Funkadelic, have inspired countless musicians and played pivotal roles in the evolution of other genres such as disco and hip hop.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 | 6 p.m.

Shalamar

w/ Angela Winbush

and Chuck Brown Band

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 | 6 p.m.

Zapp

w/ The Blackbyrds

and Mass Production