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As the weather warms up, there are so many exciting adventures for family and friends in Hampton. Outdoor activities such as festivals, cultural and historical events are perfect for fun days off! Check out some of our upcoming summer events below:
Pride on the Peninsula: Phabulous Phoebus Street Festival
June 7, 2026
Party with pride during our Phabulous Phoebus Street Festival. Celebrate on historic Mellen Street with live music, beer and food vendors, and community enrichment.
Blackbeard Pirate Festival
June 13 & 14, 2026
Downtown Hampton Waterfront comes alive with dozens of pirate reenactors, costumed in historically accurate garb. The festival offers a variety of children’s activities, live musical entertainment, fireworks, period vendors, arts and crafts, food, and much more!
Navigating Freedom: Celebrate Juneteenth Hampton VA250 Sail
June 19, 2026 at Fort Monroe
Join us at Fort Monroe on June 19 for a day-long celebration of history, culture and freedom. View the Sail250® Virginia Parade of Sail, a major maritime event featuring international tall ships and military vessels, at the Fort Monroe seawall as it makes its way to downtown Norfolk. Enjoy a powerful Juneteenth celebration with cultural displays, performers, live music, food and vendors.
Hampton Jazz & Music Festival
June 26-28, 2026 at the Hampton Coliseum
A soulful weekend of unforgettable entertainment. This highly anticipated event will feature the top jazz, pop, R&B, and blues performers in the nation.
Stars Over Hampton: July 4th Celebration
July 4, 2026 in Downtown Hampton
Bring the entire family for a spectacular 4th of July celebration on the Downtown Hampton Waterfront featuring fireworks and a 400-drone show. Settler’s Landing Road will be closed to vehicular traffic and there will be bleachers and vendors. There will be 3 performance stages including the main stage at Carousel Park. The entertainment will be headline by The Downtown Band, a high-energy, dance-driven, cover band from Nashville, Tenn.
Hampton Storytelling Festival
July 16-19, 2026 at the Hampton History Museum & more
Come hear great stories, and learn to tell your own, at Everybody’s Got a Story, a free storytelling festival in Hampton July 18-20. Join us for entertainment and for tips on telling your own story! The festival features both nationally recognized storytelling artists and newer local storytellers.
African Landing Day
Aug. 22, 2026 at Fort Monroe
Commemorate the first African Landing at Fort Monroe with a special, meaningful program.
Crabtown Seafood Festival
Sept. 5, 2026 at Mill Point Park & Downtown Hampton
Seafood vendors, fishing boats, and educational by exhibits will line the downtown waterfront, honoring Hampton’s history as a town built by seafood.
Supernova Ska Festival
Sept. 12-13, 2026
The largest ska event in the United States is taking Fort Monroe by storm! The Supernova Ska Festival began in 2014 and has only grown since – recently bringing in 36 bands from 9 different countries.
Phoebus Jazz Festival
TBA at The American Theatre
There’s Something Jazz For Everyone! World-class jazz performers assemble for an unforgettable weekend of diverse jazz that inspires the soul and warms the heart.
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