November 2026 Events Calendar: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake & Hampton Roads

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For the full daily entertainment schedule, including live bands, restaurant entertainment, trivia, karaoke, happy hours and more, visit events.VBnightlife.com

Updated August 20, 2026.

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Dominion Energy Garden of Lights
November–January | Norfolk Botanical Garden, Norfolk
Norfolk Botanical Garden transforms for the holiday season with illuminated gardens, seasonal displays and thousands of sparkling lights.

WinterFest on the Wisconsin
November–January | Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin, Norfolk
The Battleship Wisconsin and Downtown Norfolk waterfront transform for the holidays with millions of lights, immersive displays and seasonal entertainment.

BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach
November–December | Virginia Beach Boardwalk
One of Virginia Beach’s favorite holiday traditions returns with illuminated displays along the Boardwalk, including jumping fish, dancing crabs, elves, holiday scenes and a spectacular light tunnel.

A Seat of Justice
Through November 15 | Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth
This special exhibition explores the history and legacy surrounding Portsmouth’s role in the struggle for justice and equality.

Norfolk Admirals Home Games
November 6, 7, 8, 18, 20, 27 & 28 | Scope Arena, Norfolk
The Norfolk Admirals continue their 2026–27 season with seven November home games at Scope Arena.

November 6: vs. Reading Royals
November 7: vs. Trenton Ironhawks
November 8: vs. Trenton Ironhawks
November 18: vs. Trenton Ironhawks
November 20: vs. Trenton Ironhawks
November 27: vs. Greensboro Gargoyles
November 28: vs. Greensboro Gargoyles

College Basketball in Norfolk
November 2, 4, 11, 14, 15 & 24 | Norfolk
College basketball returns to Norfolk throughout November with several local matchups.

November 2: ODU Men’s Basketball vs. Western Michigan | Chartway Arena
November 4: ODU Men’s Basketball vs. Regent | Chartway Arena
November 11: Norfolk State Men’s Basketball vs. Old Dominion | Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
November 14: ODU Men’s Basketball vs. Longwood | Chartway Arena
November 15: ODU Women’s Basketball vs. Virginia | Chartway Arena
November 24: ODU Men’s Basketball vs. Hampton | Chartway Arena

Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents Landslide: An EPIC Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along
Attucks Theatre, Norfolk
Choir! Choir! Choir! turns the audience into the performers during an interactive celebration of Fleetwood Mac’s music.

Built to Spill
The Annex, Norfolk
Influential indie-rock band Built to Spill brings its fall tour to The Annex with Quasi and additional support.

Holywatr: Deo Gratias Tour
Elevation 27, Virginia Beach
Holywatr brings the Deo Gratias Tour to Elevation 27.

Little Big Town: For the Art of It Tour
The Dome by Rutter Mills, Virginia Beach
Grammy Award-winning country group Little Big Town brings its signature harmonies to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

VA Beach Jeep Fest 2026
November 6–8 | Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Jeep enthusiasts take over the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for a weekend of activities, gatherings and specialty Jeep events.

Monster Jam
November 6–8 | Hampton Coliseum, Hampton
Monster Jam returns to Hampton Coliseum with massive trucks, racing, stunts and freestyle competition during a full weekend of family entertainment.

NekoCon 2026
November 6–8 | Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton
Virginia’s long-running anime convention returns with cosplay, panels, vendors, gaming, performances and activities celebrating anime and Japanese pop culture.

Virginia Opera: Pagliacci
November 6 & 8 | Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
Virginia Opera presents Leoncavallo’s dramatic Pagliacci, a story of love, jealousy, betrayal and revenge.

Heroes Off Duty Comedy Tour
Attucks Theatre, Norfolk
The Heroes Off Duty Comedy Tour brings an evening of stand-up comedy to the historic Attucks Theatre.

The Moving Wall and Vietnam War Commemoration
November 7–11 | Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach | FREE
Virginia Beach hosts The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., along with commemorative activities honoring Vietnam veterans.

Virginia Beach Home Show
November 7–8 | Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach
Home improvement professionals and exhibitors gather for a weekend of renovation ideas, products, services and inspiration for projects large and small.

The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach
The music of ABBA comes to the Sandler Center in a tribute performance celebrating the legendary group’s biggest hits.

Brains On! LIVE: Your Brain is Magic!
Norfolk
The popular science podcast for kids comes to the stage for an interactive live show exploring the fascinating science of the human brain.

Veterans Day Parade & Celebration at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe, Hampton | FREE
Fort Monroe honors veterans with a parade, recognition ceremony, exhibits, living-history interpreters, live entertainment, food trucks and family activities.

Día de los Muertos
Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center, Hampton
The cultural celebration honors Día de los Muertos traditions through art, music, food and remembrance.

Clutch
The NorVa, Norfolk
Rock band Clutch returns to Hampton Roads for a performance at The NorVa.

The Bodyguard
November 10–15 | Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
Broadway in Norfolk presents The Bodyguard, the musical based on the hit film and featuring songs made famous by Whitney Houston.

Free Throw
Elevation 27, Virginia Beach
Free Throw performs at Elevation 27 with Carly Cosgrove and Kerosene Heights.

Jazz Legacy Foundation Annual Gala Weekend
November 11–15 | Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton
Five days of jazz, R&B and soul performances feature Leela James, WAR, ConFunkShun, Boney James, Norman Brown, Lalah Hathaway, Marcus Miller, Gregory Porter, Hiroshima, Jeffrey Osborne, Najee, Keiko Matsui, ZAPP and more.

Tidewater Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
Virginia Beach Oceanfront | FREE
Hampton Roads honors veterans with the annual Tidewater Veterans Day Parade and ceremony in Virginia Beach.

Catch Your Breath with TX2
The NorVa, Norfolk
Catch Your Breath performs at The NorVa with TX2.

Norfolk Tattoo Expo
November 12–15 | Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk
Tattoo artists gather in Norfolk for a multi-day convention featuring live tattooing, professional piercing, vendors and competitions.

John Crist Live!
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach
Comedian John Crist brings his national stand-up tour to the Sandler Center.

BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of King Crimson
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach
Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Terry Bozzio perform music from King Crimson’s influential 1980s catalog.

Fox N’ Vead
Elevation 27, Virginia Beach
Fox N’ Vead performs at Elevation 27.

Three Dog Night
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach
The legendary rock band celebrates more than five decades of music, including classics such as “Joy to the World,” “One” and “Mama Told Me Not to Come.”

Gospel Night with Tamela & David Mann
Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News
Tamela and David Mann join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Earl Bynum and the Mount Unity Choir for an evening of gospel, love songs and soul-stirring music.

Gabriela Allemana with the John Toomey Trio
Attucks Jazz Club, Norfolk
Brazilian-American jazz vocalist Gabriela Allemana performs with the John Toomey Trio as part of the Virginia Arts Festival’s Attucks Jazz Club series.

A Night at the Children’s Museum
Children’s Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth
The Portsmouth Museums Foundation hosts its third annual fundraising evening at the Children’s Museum of Virginia.

Level Up
The NorVa, Norfolk | 18+
Electronic music artist Level Up performs at The NorVa.

The Gringos
Elevation 27, Virginia Beach
The Gringos perform at Elevation 27.

Special Topics Tour: Gather ’Round, Family and Community
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk | FREE
A docent-led tour explores ideas of family and community through works in the Chrysler Museum’s collection.

David Baldacci
Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
Best-selling author David Baldacci appears as part of The Norfolk Forum series for an evening exploring his career, books and storytelling.

Lenny Pearce
The NorVa, Norfolk
DJ and producer Lenny Pearce brings his high-energy live show to The NorVa.

Jesse Cook: Forever Live
Attucks Theatre, Norfolk
Award-winning guitarist Jesse Cook brings his distinctive blend of flamenco, world music and contemporary influences to the Attucks Theatre.

Holiday Lights Bike Night
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Cyclists get a special opportunity to ride through the Holiday Lights at the Beach display.

Prince Daddy & The Hyena
The Annex, Norfolk
Prince Daddy & The Hyena perform at The Annex with Combat and Walter Etc.

Norfolk Harbor Race Weekend
November 21–22 | Downtown Norfolk
Runners take over Downtown Norfolk for the annual race weekend. Saturday features the 5K and Kids Mile, followed by the Half Marathon and 10K on Sunday.

40th Annual Grand Illumination Parade
Downtown Norfolk | FREE
Downtown Norfolk kicks off the holiday season with one of Hampton Roads’ biggest holiday traditions, featuring illuminated floats, marching bands and performers.

Fear No Ice
24th Street Park, Virginia Beach | FREE
Professional ice sculptors transform blocks of ice into elaborate works of art during this interactive Oceanfront performance.

Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour
Chartway Arena, Norfolk
Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias brings The 1976 Tour to Chartway Arena.

Zach Williams: Revival Nights
The Dome by Rutter Mills, Virginia Beach
Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Zach Williams brings his Revival Nights tour to The Dome.

Colby Acuff
Elevation 27, Virginia Beach
Country singer-songwriter Colby Acuff performs at Elevation 27.

Coliseum Central Winter Wonderland
Hampton Coliseum, Hampton
The Hampton Coliseum becomes a family holiday destination with performers, storytellers, inflatables, face painting and seasonal activities during the annual Winter Wonderland celebration.

6LACK: 10 Years of 6LACK Tour
The Dome by Rutter Mills, Virginia Beach
Grammy-nominated singer and rapper 6LACK celebrates a decade of music with his 10 Years of 6LACK Tour, joined by Eem Triplin.

Norfolk Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl
Downtown Norfolk | 21+
Downtown bars participate in a Thanksgiving Eve celebration featuring drink specials, DJs and holiday-week nightlife.

45th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market
November 27–29 | Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach
More than 175 artisans and craftspeople gather for one of the region’s largest holiday shopping events, featuring handmade gifts, artwork, holiday décor and specialty foods.

Old Dominion Football vs. Southern Miss
S.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk
The Old Dominion Monarchs close out their scheduled 2026 home football season against Southern Miss.

The Stray Cats
The Dome by Rutter Mills, Virginia Beach
Rockabilly legends The Stray Cats bring their unmistakable sound to The Dome at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

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