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:

Blackbeard Pirate Festival

June 12-14, 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!

Pride on the Peninsula: Phabulous Phoebus Street Festival

June 13, 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.

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.

Fourth at the Fort

July 4, 2026 at Fort Monroe

The day’s events include family-friendly activities and experiences, historical tours, a naturalization ceremony, and a grand evening program featuring stirring music, powerful oratory, and a spectacular fireworks and drone show.

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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.

Distilled Ink Festival

TBA at The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery

A two-day indoor festival celebrating the art of tattooing. Get tattooed by our featured artist Don Peddicord (Ink Masters Season 5) as well as a bunch of local and regional shops. There will be a jam packed day of Live entertainment ranging from sideshows to burlesque. Enjoy craft beer and cocktails as well as handheld food items from The Vanguard.

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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