Arts & Entertainment

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The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is one of many fun family attractions in Virginia Beach. Click to learn more.

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We Enjoy a Good Public Spectacle

Public art humanizes our urban environment. Explore 51 pieces currently on display throughout the city.

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Musicians Paint Pictures on Silence

Live outdoor music is a hallmark of life in Virginia Beach. Check out our open-air stages.

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Art Is an International Language

Get fluent at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and other fine art venues.

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Virginia Beach has long been dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the performing arts and our cultural legacies. From concerts and dancing, to museums and wildlife, we have it all. Visitors and citizens alike can catch a free concert at 31^st Street Park or learn more about local African-American heritage at the Union-Kempsville Museum.

The Virginia Beach Office of Cultural Affairs promotes art and culture in communities throughout the city. The office sponsors a Public Art Program, integrating artwork and the ideas of artists into a variety of public settings, enhancing our environment and demonstrating that Virginia Beach is a city that values creativity.

The city is home to some of the region’s top cultural, arts and educational organizations. Explore the Arts & Entertainment section to learn what makes Virginia Beach both fun and beautiful.