What is happening across Hampton Roads — festivals, markets, and the seasonal calendar in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and beyond.

The 52nd Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend runs September 25–27, 2026, along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront between 1st and 35th Streets. Here's the full schedule, what to expect from the chalk art competition, and tips for making the most of the weekend.

Hampton has a packed September calendar for 2026, from the Phoebus Jazz Festival and the Loc & Natural Roots Fest to First Responder Appreciation Week and the Hampton Card Show. If you've been sleeping on Hampton's event scene, this month is a good time to pay attention. Here's what's happening and why it's worth showing up.

The East Coast Surfing Championships returns to Virginia Beach August 23-30, 2026, bringing world-class surf competition to the oceanfront for one of the longest-running contests of its kind anywhere. Barry Jenkins looks at what this event means to Hampton Roads and why it's part of what makes living here worth it.