Beach Music Weekend

Beach Music Weekend

Friday, May 10 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 | Noon
17th Street Park
FREE and open to the public

2024 Beach Music Weekend Schedule
Friday, May 10
7:30 p.m: The Tams

Saturday, May 11
noon: Bill Deal’s Original Rhondels
3:30 p.m: The Catalinas
7:30 p.m: Chairmen of the Board featuring Ken Knox
10 a.m. – 4 p.m: Beach Music Weekend Car Show


Get lost in a nostalgic blast from the past at Beach Music Weekend! The finest Beach Music bands from the East Coast gather at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, paying homage to the “good old days” of hot tunes and cool vibes.

New for 2024, Beach Music Weekend is FREE at 17th Street Park. Enjoy dancing under the stars Friday evening followed by a full day of entertainment on Saturday.

Highlighted by a variety of food trucks, vendors, and sponsors, fans can immerse themselves in the golden era of unforgettable tunes and carefree moments.

BEACH MUSIC WEEKEND CAR SHOW

Show-off your ride at the Beach Music Car Show. 12 trophies and cash prizes will be awarded, including Best in Show. Classic cars will be on display from 10am-4pm on Saturday with trophies awarded at 3:30pm. 

Registration is available on site. Registrants MUST check-in between 7am-10am on Saturday at 2906 Atlantic Avenue (across from Oceanfront Inn). REGISTER HERE!

 


Know Before You Go

  • Festival gate is located on the Boardwalk at 17th Street Park and opens one hour prior to first concert performance.
  • Festival is held outdoors rain or shine. Festival may be suspended or postponed due to severe weather or in case of severe weather forecast.
  • Picnic baskets are welcome.
  • No alcohol or glass may be brought into the Festival.
  • Persons must be at least 21 years of age with a valid photo ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages.
  • For the safety of all, Event Security may screen persons entering the Festival.
  • No animals allowed inside Festival performance areas. Service Animals are permitted.
  • Festival guests may be photographed and videotaped for future promotional use.
  • These regulations do not alter or change State or City laws in any manner and guests are subject to all applicable State or City laws.
  • For parking info, please visit http://bit.ly/2kTXLR9
  • For Oceanfront resort info, please visit www.visitvirginiabeach.com

East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 | 12pm-2:30pm
24th Street Park

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2023 Winners:

Critics’ Choice Award
1st Place: CP Shuckers Oceanfront
2nd Place: Rockafeller’s Restaurant
3rd Place: Beachhouse 757

Sean Brickell Peoples’ Choice Award:
1st Place: Entre Nous Virginia Beach
2nd Place: Rockafeller’s Restaurant
3rd Place: Blue Pete’s Restaurant

 

The East Coast She-crab Soup Classic returns to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront April 22! The competition will feature regional restaurants vying for the title of Best She-crab Soup. Attendees sample and vote for the People’s Choice Awards while regional cuisine experts serve up Critics Choice Awards.

Don’t miss the opportunity to sample some the best She-crab soup on the East Coast!

Participating Restaurants for the 2023 East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic

Atlantic Pints
Beach House 757
Blue Pete’s
CP Shuckers
Entre Nous
Irwin’s Pharmacy & Fountain
Lendy’s
Rockafeller’s
Shadowlawn Eats
Yiannis

In addition to these fine restaurants, cleanse your palate with oysters provided by First Landing Seafood.  


2022 Winners

Critics’ Choice Award:

1st Place – Capt’n Crabby
2nd Place – Lendy’s Cafe
3rd Place – Yiannis Wine & Food

Sean Brickell Peoples’ Choice Award:

1st Place – Rockafellers Restaurant
2nd Place – Tempt Restaurant & Lounge
3rd Place – Lendy’s Cafe

Restaurant line-up subject to change.

What to Bring
The She-crab Soup Classic happens rain or shine. Dogs, strollers, and beach chairs are not permitted in the tasting area. Comfortable shoes and sunglasses or hat are advised.

Allergy Alert: Food contains shellfish.


 

Beach Music Weekend

Friday, May 12- Saturday, May 13 
On the beach at 30th Street

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Friday, May 12
7:30pm: The Swingin’ Medallions

Saturday, May 13
Noon: Bill Deal’s Original Rhondels
3:30pm: Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot
7:30pm: The Catalinas
10am-4pm: Beach Music Weekend Classic Car Show

Beach Music Weekend features bands on the beach with dancing under the stars for a jam-packed blast from the past! The top Beach Music bands from up and down the East Coast descend on the Virginia Beach oceanfront in a nostalgic salute to the “good old days” of hot tunes and cool times.

A two-day series of ticketed concerts are presented on a stage built right on the beach at 30th Street. Evening concerts on Friday give way to a full day of entertainment on Saturday.

The General Admission weekend pass will be available in advance of the festival.

The festival atmosphere is enhanced with a variety of food trucks throughout the weekend. Boardwalk sponsors and vendors overlook the beach, luring visitors from the boardwalk into the fun and sun at Beach Music Weekend.

SHOW-OFF YOUR RIDE AT THE BEACH MUSIC WEEKEND CAR SHOW! 12 trophies and cash prizes will be awarded, including Best in Show. Classic cars will be on display from 10am-4pm on Saturday with trophies awarded at 3:30pm. 

Registration is available on site. Registrants MUST check-in between 7am-10am on Saturday at 2906 Atlantic Avenue (across from Oceanfront Inn). Download the registration form here

Know Before You Go

  • Festival Box Office is located on the Boardwalk at 30th Street and opens two hours prior to first concert performance.
  • Festival gate is located on the Boardwalk at 30th Street and opens to Beach Concert Stage one hour prior to first concert performance.
  • Festival is held outdoors rain or shine. Festival may be suspended or postponed due to severe weather or in case of severe weather forecast.
  • Picnic baskets are welcome.
  • No alcohol or glass may be brought into the Festival.
  • Persons must be at least 21 years of age with a valid photo ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages.
  • For the safety of all, Event Security may screen persons entering the Festival.
  • No animals allowed inside Festival performance areas. Service Animals are permitted.
  • Festival guests may be photographed and videotaped for future promotional use.
  • These regulations do not alter or change State or City laws in any manner and guests are subject to all applicable State or City laws.
  • For parking info, please visit http://bit.ly/2kTXLR9
  • For Oceanfront resort info, please visit www.visitvirginiabeach.com