From early spring through mid-winter, Norfolk plays host to a wealth of premier festivals and special events, providing entertaining, culturally enriched experiences for individuals and families alike.

Many of these "signature" events draw thousands of visitors annually, from across the region, the nation and eastern Canada, and over the past decade have helped to turn our historic waterfront city into a booming Mid-Atlantic tourist destination.

From its harbor side sites to its beautiful beachfronts, Norfolk never lacks for entertainment – just take a look!

Click on individual festivals below for details.

February
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party

March
"Shamrock n'Roll" St. Patrick's Day Party

April
Virginia Arts Festival
Earth Day Celebration
The Norfolk NATO Festival
Virginia International Tattoo

May
Big Bands on the Bay
Cinco De Mayo
5th Annual Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
27th Annual Spring Stockley Gardens Art Festival

June
Hampton Roads Pride's Out in the Park
2nd Annual AT&T Norfolk HarborFEAST
35th Annual AT&T Norfolk Harborfest®
6th Annual AT&T Bayou Ball
22nd Annual Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival

July
Thank Goodness It's Ocean View Friday Concerts
29th Annual July 4th Great American Picnic and Fireworks
29th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival

August
11th Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival

September
3rd Annual Virginia Opera, Opera in the Park Concert
6th Annual Acoustic Music Festival
4th Annual Books in the Park
6th Annual Mid Autumn Moon Festival

October
23rd Annual Virginia Children's Festival
3rd Annual TGIF BrewFest
24th Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
Stockley Gardens Arts Festival

November
Holidays in the City (throughout November and December)

December
Garden of Lights (throughout December, Norfolk Botanical Gardens)
Holiday Tree Lighting