August 22, 2025 to August 24, 2025
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale April 11!
For 15 years, the Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party has brought the funk to the Oceanfront with two days of electrifying music, delectable food, and a diverse array of vendors.
The heartbeat of the festival is its music, echoing across the beach at 24th Street on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24.
Rooted in R&B, jazz, gospel, and blues, funk is a genre that has left an indelible mark on the music scene. Influential artists like James Brown and George Clinton, the leader of Parliament-Funkadelic, have inspired countless musicians and played pivotal roles in the evolution of other genres such as disco and hip hop.
2025 Entertainment Lineup:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 | 6 p.m.
Please check back for the announcement of 2025 artists.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 | 6 p.m.
Please check back for the announcement of 2025 artists.
Show Times
The shows start at 6pm both days.
Gates
The General Admission area will always be open. It is free and open to the public.
The Preferred Viewing area will be open from 10:00am-12:30pm and after 3:30pm for guests to place their chairs inside after they have checked-in and received wristbands at the Box Office. They will not be able to remain in the Preferred Viewing area until those gates are open for the show, which will be approximately 3:30pm-4:00pm.
Entrances
The entrance for Preferred Viewing (ticketed) will be from the boardwalk at 24th Street.
The entrance for General Admission (free viewing) will be from the boardwalk at 25th Street.
ADA Viewing
There will be ADA viewing from both the beach and the boardwalk at 24th Street.
Friday, August 22 | 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 23 | 6 p.m.
Preferred Ticket Holders (PAID) enter at 24th Street.
FREE General Admission patrons enter at 25th Street.
Know Before You Go!
General admission to the Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party is free, but capacity is limited.
For guests desiring a closer, more comfortable viewing experience, there is a ticketed Preferred Viewing section.
The Preferred Viewing ticket is a two-day pass providing a closer viewing area (patrons bring their own beach chairs), dedicated portable restrooms, and a cash bar. Preferred Viewing admission is guaranteed, while general admission is limited and strictly first-come, first-served.
Allowed:
- Beach chairs of any kind
- Beach Blanket/Towel
- Small Cooler
- Food and Drink
Not Allowed:
- ALCOHOL
- GLASS CONTAINERS
- Bicycles
- Pets (except certified service animals)
- Professional Camera/Video Equipment
- Umbrellas and tents during the show
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