VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A free concert series is coming to Virginia Beach Oceanfront!
The Neptune Festival is hosting its 13th annual Symphony By the Sea at 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue starting in July.
"This concert series is a cherished tradition within our community," said Kit Chope, CEO of the Neptune Festival. "Now in our 50th year, we are delighted to once again showcase the remarkable talents of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Symphonicity. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy world-class performances and enjoy cool oceanfront breezes from the comfort of their beach chairs or blankets. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy these magical evenings.”
Visitors are advised to come early, as the concerts have been known to be well-attended and fill Neptune's Park.
The Symphony By the Sea schedule and time are as follows:
- Thursday, July 11-7:30 p.m. Symphonic Summer Games, Featuring: Virginia Symphony Orchestra
- Thursday, July 25 – 7:30 p.m. Where Wishes Come True: A Night of Enchanted Melodies, Featuring: Virginia Symphony Orchestra
- Thursday, August 8 – 7:30 p.m. Classical Comedy, Featuring Symphonicity & Raymond Jones from WHRO
- Thursday, August 15 – 7:30 p.m. Wedding Bells and Pachelbel, Featuring: Virginia Symphony Orchestra
- Thursday, August 22 – 7:30 p.m. Hearts & Heroes, Featuring: Symphonicity
- Tuesday, September 3 – 7:30 p.m. Once Upon a Symphony, Featuring: Virginia Symphony Orchestra
The concerts are free but the Neptune Festival also offers Symphony by the Sea VIP memberships for $195 per person. The VIP benefits include reserved seating for all six shows, valet parking, pre-concert reception, two ticket vouchers and children under 16 are free with a VIP member.
For more information or to buy VIP membership, visit the Neptune Festival website.
