Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival
Portsmouth’s signature holiday event featuring showmobile performances, Portsmouth Public Schools performances, strolling carolers, roving costumed characters, children’s activi...
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Multiple Dates | Downtown Hampton Waterfront
Hampton Holiday Fine Arts Bazaar & Y’Art Sale
Two-day fine arts bazaar featuring original handmade works by artists from around the region, with opportunities to meet artists and shop for distinctive holiday gifts.
Explore eventDec 12 @ 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST | 211 21st Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Virginia Beach SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026
Virginia Beach SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026The Virginia Beach SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 is the biggest holiday bar crawl in Virginia Beach. On Dece
Explore eventDec 12 @ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | Mount Trashmore Park
Chill at the Hill
A free family winter event at Mount Trashmore featuring live music, public art, ice sculptures, food and beverages, and Virginia Beach’s first drone show at 7:45 p.m.
Explore eventDec 12 @ 4:30 PM EST | Virginia Beach Convention Center and Virginia Beach Oceanfront
BayPort Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler
A festive twilight five-mile race through the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, finishing at the Virginia Beach Convention Center with a holiday post-race party featuring live music, f...
Explore eventDec 12 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Chesapeake City Hall
Fa La La Land at Chesapeake City Hall
Walk through an interactive outdoor holiday wonderland with goats in holiday sweaters, carolers, face painting, holiday-themed food trucks, live ballerina performances, roaming...
Explore eventDec 12 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST | Downtown Hampton waterfront
Lighted Boat Parade
A free holiday event on the Hampton River featuring a fleet of decorated boats parading past the Downtown Hampton waterfront. The parade runs from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., followed by...
Explore eventMultiple Dates | Calvary Baptist Church
Journey Of Christmas
Walk through a Bethlehem village and experience a family-oriented living Nativity with live animals, more than 80 actors, and an interactive Christmas story. Children can see sh...
Explore eventDec 12 @ 7:00 PM EST | Downtown Suffolk, Downtown Suffolk, VA, US
Suffolk's Holiday Parade
Now accepting float applications. Visit suffolkparksandrec.com for more information.
Explore eventDec 12 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Historic Palace Theatre
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass
A festive concert featuring the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s brass and percussion sections, with classical and contemporary holiday music, sing-along moments, and a Hanukkah me...
Explore eventDec 12 @ 8:00 PM EST | Attucks Theatre
A Jazzy Christmas Show at Attucks
A holiday jazz concert hosted by Grammy-nominated saxophonist and flautist Najee, featuring Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson, Althea Rene, and The Fuzz Band. The evening includes h...
Explore eventDec 13 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST | Virginia Zoo
Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market
A seasonal holiday market at the Virginia Zoo with animal trails, warm beverages, holiday carolers, festive animal enrichment, and local artisan shopping. Admission to the event...
Explore eventDec 13 @ 2:30 PM EST | The American Theatre
Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Winter Classics & Holiday Favorites
A family-friendly orchestral holiday concert combining winter-inspired classical music, beloved film scores, holiday medleys, Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride, and a narrated perfor...
Explore eventDec 13 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EST | Historic Palace Theatre
A Crooner's Christmas with Good Shot Judy
A holiday concert featuring Good Shot Judy, the Satin Dollz, and a swinging band performing nostalgic standards associated with Sinatra, Crosby, Fitzgerald, Armstrong, Bublé, an...
Explore eventDec 14 @ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST | 212 East Washington Street, Suffolk, VA 23434
Plant Music Bingo @ Nansemond Brewing Station
Plant MusicBingo at Nansemond Brewing Station. Join us for 15 rounds of Plant Bingo with prizes for EVERY winner — no rock, paper, scissors!
Explore eventDec 15 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST | 428 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
A Big Band Christmas 2026
Get "In the Christmas Mood" with an evening of holiday favorites from the swing era to the present day by the area's finest big band.
Explore eventDec 15 @ 7:30 PM EST | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Vienna Boys Choir
Vienna Boys Choir
Explore eventDec 16 @ 7:30 PM EST | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration
Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration
Explore eventDec 17 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST | 1500 Bridgeport Way Suite 110, Suffolk, VA 23435
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class @ Knotts Coffee Company
Get in the spirit with our Christmas Cookie Decorating Class at Knotts Coffee Company in Suffolk, VA!
Explore eventDec 17 @ 6:00 PM EST | Chesapeake Conference Center
Holiday Brass Concert
Free holiday concert by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra brass section, featuring styles ranging from classical to contemporary. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; the concert begins at 7:...
Explore eventDec 18 @ 12:00 AM EST | Birdsong Theater
UPAC Presents: Christmas-Ish
Holiday comedy production by Underground Performing Arts Collective, presented at the Birdsong Theater. The next listed performance date is December 18, 2026.
Explore eventDec 18 @ 11:00 AM EST | Harrison Opera House
Coffee Concert: Holiday POPS!
A Virginia Symphony Orchestra holiday concert featuring seasonal favorites and classic carols.
Explore eventDec 18 @ 2:00 PM - Dec 19 @ 8:00 PM EST | 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434, 110 W Finney Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434-5265, United States
Rudolph's Holiday Artist Market | Suffolk, VA
Shop local this holiday season at the 2nd Annual Rudolph’s Holiday Artist Market at The Suffolk Center. This free indoor market brings together local artists and makers for two...
Explore eventDec 18 @ 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM EST | Virginia Living Museum
Winter Nature Nights
Celebrate the holidays with an evening stroll through the Virginia Living Museum’s glowing outdoor trail. Festivities include a holiday story walk, seasonal games, letter writin...
Explore eventDec 18 @ 7:00 PM - Dec 19 @ 7:00 PM EST | 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434, 110 W Finney Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434-5265, United States
Christmas-Ish | A Holiday Comedy at The Suffolk Center
Underground Performing Arts Collective presents Christmas-Ish, a hilarious and heartfelt holiday comedy coming to the Birdsong Theater. Inspired by the spirit of A Christmas Sto...
Explore eventDec 18 @ 7:30 PM EST | Harrison Opera House
Holiday POPS! at Harrison Opera House
Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus holiday concert featuring seasonal favorites, classic carols and contemporary holiday songs.
Explore eventDec 18 @ 7:30 PM EST | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
An Evening with John Cusack
An Evening with John Cusack
Explore eventDec 19 @ 7:15 AM EST | Paradise Creek Nature Park
Winter Solstice
Celebrate the solstice at the park’s astronomical center. Light refreshments are provided; youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Explore eventDec 19 @ 8:30 AM EST | Lois Hornsby Middle School
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Williamsburg, VA (51)
Holiday-themed 5K, 10K, and half-marathon event beginning at Lois Hornsby Middle School. The courses are out-and-back routes, with participants starting from the school's bus loop.
Explore eventMultiple Dates | Billsburg Brewery
JLHR Jingle Jog 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk & 5k Run/Walk
A family-friendly one-mile fun run and 5K race hosted by the Junior League of Hampton Roads. The event starts at Billsburg Brewery and follows an out-and-back route on the Virgi...
Explore eventDec 19 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST | Portsmouth Public Library Churchland Branch
Holidays on High Street: Cookie, Cocoa and Crafts
An all-ages holiday cookie, cocoa, and craft event at the library.
Explore eventDec 19 @ 2:00 PM EST | Diamonstein Concert Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts
Virginia Regional Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"
A holiday production featuring swirling snowflakes, sword fights, the Land of Sweets, waltzing flowers, and an enchanted Nutcracker, performed with The Williamsburg Symphony Orc...
Explore eventDec 19 @ 3:00 PM EST | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
PB&J: Jingle Bell Jam
PB&J: Jingle Bell Jam
Explore eventMultiple Dates | Peninsula Catholic High School
Lost in the Woods XC 5K
A two-loop evening course winds through the Peninsula Catholic High School campus and surrounding woods decorated with Christmas lights. The event includes a 5K, kids fun run, a...
Explore eventDec 19 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | 4616 Sleepy Hole Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435-1318, United States, 4616 Sleepy Hole Park Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435, United States
Festival of Lights Walk-Through Night
For more information, visit suffolkparksandrec.com
Explore eventDec 19 @ 7:00 PM - Dec 20 @ 1:00 AM EST | 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Biggest Holiday Event of The Year
The Biggest Holiday Event of The Year Returns
Explore eventDec 19 @ 7:30 PM EST | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Holiday Pops
Holiday Pops
Explore eventDec 20 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST | 1010 Church Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Santa is Coming with meals and more
Get ready for fun, festive eats, and a visit from Santa himself at our Santa is Coming event!
Explore eventDec 20 @ 7:00 PM EST | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Unwrapped - The Surprises of Christmas!
Unwrapped - The Surprises of Christmas!
Explore eventDec 27 @ 7:30 PM EST | Hampton Coliseum
WWE® 2026 LIVE HOLIDAY TOUR
A live professional wrestling event featuring Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, CM Punk, Chelsea Green, Trick Williams, GUNTHER, Tiffany Stratton, and other WWE performers. Talent is subj...
Explore eventDec 31 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST | Children’s Museum of Virginia
Noon New Year’s Eve
A family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration with party-favor decorating, face painting, a juice-box toast, a glittery noon ball drop, and other activities. Open to all ages and...
Explore eventDec 31 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EST | Olde Towne Portsmouth
Olde Towne Scottish Walk
An annual Portsmouth tradition modeled after Scotland’s Hogmanay Festival. Families, friends, and visitors join a bagpipe-and-drum procession through Olde Towne, ending at High...
Explore eventDec 31 @ 5:30 PM - Jan 1 @ 1:00 AM EST | 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
WE’RE REWINDING TO 1989 THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE!
Last year was a BLAST and for our 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve with The Deloreans, we’re going even bigger!
Explore eventDec 31 @ 8:00 PM - Jan 1 @ 2:00 AM EST | 980 Omni Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23606
Kappa Kountdown 2027: New Year's Eve Gala
Join us as we ring in the new year!
Explore eventDec 31 @ 9:15 PM EST | Busch Gardens Williamsburg
New Year's Eve Celebration
A New Year's Eve celebration at Busch Gardens Williamsburg with daytime Christmas Town activities, entertainment, rides, holiday dining and a fireworks display scheduled for 9:1...
Explore eventJan 1 @ 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM EST | 318 Whealton Road, Hampton, VA 23666
Steppin in 2027
Steppin in 2027 One night where all steppa groups and solo steppas under one roof dancing the night away with Dj La La & Dj Kinfolk
Explore eventJan 16 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST | 618 Aberdeen Road, Hampton, VA 23661
The Helping Hand Giveaway
The Rogers Family would love to help those individuals and/or families in need of household items, clothing, and shoes.
Explore eventJan 16 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST | Windsor Castle Park
Smithfield VA BOB Fest
An all-you-can-eat winter festival featuring oysters, barbecue, Brunswick stew, Bloody Marys, drinks, live entertainment, and the 1980s show band The Deloreans. The festival is...
Explore eventJan 23 @ 12:00 AM - Jan 31 @ 11:59 PM EST | Princess Anne Recreation Center
Winter Wildlife Festival
Virginia Beach outdoor and environmental festival featuring wildlife-focused programs and trips. The 2027 festival runs January 23–31, with the kickoff at Princess Anne Recreati...
Explore eventJan 23 @ 7:30 PM EST | The American Theatre
Avery Sunshine
Grammy Award-winning singer, pianist, songwriter, and producer Avery Sunshine returns with a fusion of soul, jazz, and R&B.
Explore eventJan 29 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM EST | 305 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Films that Move Premiere 2026-2027
Film premiere of this year's short, dance-inspired films, created on location in and around Cape Charles by artists from around the world.
Explore eventFeb 6 @ 7:30 PM EST | Lemon Tree Gallery
Megan Cartwright: An Evening of Song
An intimate evening of beloved songs by Megan Cartwright at Lemon Tree Gallery. The Candlelight Concert includes champagne and desserts.
Explore eventMultiple Dates | Colonial Williamsburg
48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K
A historic road race through Colonial Williamsburg featuring a half marathon, 5K, competitive walk, mini half, and ruck-run/walk options. The Colonial 5K travels through histori...
Explore eventFeb 19 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST | Historic Palace Theatre
The Man In Black: A Tribute To Johnny Cash
Shawn Barker performs a tribute to Johnny Cash with a full backing band, recreating the character, voice, and mannerisms of the legendary “Man in Black.”
Explore eventFeb 20 @ 6:30 PM EST | Taylor Ballroom, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Jazz Night with The Jae Sinnett Trio
An evening of live jazz with dinner, craft cocktails, candlelight, and performances by vocalists and musicians. Dinner begins at 7:15 PM and the performance begins at 8:00 PM; d...
Explore eventFeb 20 @ 6:30 PM EST | 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434, 110 W Finney Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434-5265, United States
Suffolk Jazz Night | Jae Sinnett's Zero to 60 Quartet
Step into an intimate evening of live jazz at The Suffolk Center. A Night of Jazz at the Center features Jae Sinnett’s Zero to 60 Quartet in a cabaret-style setting filled with...
Explore eventFeb 28 @ 3:00 PM EST | The American Theatre
"Love...Or Not...It's Complicated": Amber Garrett in Concert
A special community artist performance featuring Grammy Award-nominated soprano Amber Garrett in a mix of singing and storytelling.
Explore eventMar 6 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST | Historic Palace Theatre
Who's Bad: Michael Jackson Tribute
Who's Bad performs Michael Jackson's greatest hits in a fusion of pop and symphony with full orchestral power.
Explore eventMar 7 @ 7:00 AM EST | Newport News Park
Newport News One City Marathon
A point-to-point marathon through Newport News, with scenic views of parks, waterways, historic neighborhoods, and the city’s downtown. The weekend also includes a half marathon...
Explore eventMar 10 @ 12:00 AM - Mar 13 @ 12:00 AM EST | Scope Arena
2027 MEAC Tournament
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference basketball tournament, featuring competition among MEAC member historically Black colleges and universities at Norfolk Scope Arena.
Explore eventMar 13 @ 12:00 AM EST | Suffolk Conference Center at Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront
Suffolk Virginia Authors Festival
Free one-day literary festival with author meet-and-greets, book signings, moderated panel discussions, book sales, and featured authors from across the United States.
Explore eventMar 13 @ 6:30 PM EST | Taylor Ballroom, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
An 18-and-over dinner theater event with a mystery theme to be announced. Admission includes dinner and performance; doors open at 6:30 PM, dinner begins at 7:15 PM, and the per...
Explore eventMar 13 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Lemon Tree Gallery
Trio Niche: Baroque Fortepiano Trio
Trio Niche performs historically informed music by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and contemporaries on period-inspired instruments in an intimate candlelight setting surrounded by a...
Explore eventMar 26 @ 7:00 PM - Mar 27 @ 7:00 PM EDT | 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434, 110 W Finney Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434-5265, United States
Glory of Gospel: The Thomas A. Dorsey Story | Suffolk, VA
Underground Performing Arts Collective presents Glory of Gospel: The Thomas Dorsey Story, an uplifting original production written by Sharon Cook. This inspiring theatrical expe...
Explore eventMultiple Dates | Multiple Newport News locations
Tour of Newport News
A USA Cycling-sanctioned three-day, five-event omnium in Newport News. The event is open to amateur and professional cyclists and includes free spectator viewing, local food and...
Explore eventApr 10 @ 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT | Windsor Castle Park
Smithfield VA Wine & Brew Fest
A boutique festival featuring more than 100 tastings from Virginia wineries and breweries, international wine selections, non-alcoholic beverages, live entertainment on three st...
Explore eventApr 10 @ 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT | Windsor Castle Park
Smithfield VA Wine & Brew Fest
A boutique festival featuring more than 100 tastings from Virginia wineries and breweries, international wine selections, non-alcoholic beverages, live entertainment on three st...
Explore eventApr 10 @ 6:30 PM EDT | 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434, 110 W Finney Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434-5265, United States
Drag Dinner at The Suffolk Center
Get ready for a night of sass, sequins, and side-splitting fun at Drag Dinner at The Suffolk Center. Enjoy dinner while dazzling drag performers light up the room with jaw-dropp...
Explore eventApr 10 @ 6:30 PM EDT | 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434, 110 W Finney Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434-5265, United States
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at The Suffolk Center
Step into an evening of suspense at The Suffolk Center’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. A Killer Night Out brings guests into an interactive dinner theater experience where the...
Explore eventApr 17 @ 12:00 AM EDT | Birdsong Theater, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Southside Ballet Presents: Cinderella
A family-friendly ballet adaptation of Cinderella featuring graceful choreography, sparkling costumes, and a classic fairy-tale story.
Explore eventApr 23 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT | Historic Palace Theatre
The Little Mermaid
Arts Enter Cape Charles presents Disney's The Little Mermaid, a community musical directed by Clelia Cardano Sheppard, with music direction by Megan Cartwright and choreography...
Explore eventApr 24 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT | 100-200 blocks of North Main Street, Suffolk, VA, 100 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434-4529, United States
Suffolk Earth & Arts Festival
Save the date for the 2027 Suffolk Earth & Arts Festival, happening Saturday, April 24, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Suffolk! Organized by Keep Suffolk Beautiful...
Explore eventApr 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT | Birdsong Theater, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Vinyl Radio: PEACE. LOVE. VINYL.
A live concert featuring Vinyl Radio performing music inspired by the 1970s, with soaring vocals, guitars, grooves, and classic melodies.
Explore eventApr 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT | 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434, 110 W Finney Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434-5265, United States
Vinyl Radio Live in Suffolk, VA | Classic '70s Hits Live
Vinyl Radio returns to The Suffolk Center for another night of Peace. Love. Vinyl. Always a favorite, Vinyl Radio delivers a powerhouse performance packed with soaring vocals an...
Explore eventMay 15 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT | Lemon Tree Gallery
Alvy Powell & Dr. Caroline Gibson: Opera Concert
An intimate candlelight evening of opera and music by Dr. Caroline Gibson and Master Sergeant Alvy Powell, surrounded by artwork at Lemon Tree Gallery. Champagne and dessert are...
Explore eventMay 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT | 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23434, 110 W Finney Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434-5265, United States
Britain’s Finest: The Beatles Experience | Suffolk, VA
Britain’s Finest: The Beatles Experience brings one of the world’s most beloved catalogs back to the stage at The Suffolk Center. Known for their nationally and internationally...
Explore eventMay 27 @ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT | Virginia Living Museum
Bacon Bash
A 21+ bacon-themed food festival and fundraiser featuring bacon-inspired dishes from Hampton Roads restaurants and food trucks, Virginia craft beer and cider, cocktails, wine, l...
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