Summer nights just got a whole lot better. Grab your lawn chairs, round up your friends, and head down to the waterfront for Sunset Thursdays—Portsmouth’s favorite after-work concert tradition!

Sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation, this FREE weekly event is the perfect way to shake off the workday, enjoy incredible local entertainment, and dive into some delicious eats from local food vendors.

Ready to plan your summer lineup? Live music schedules and food vendor lineups change weekly. Visit PortsVAEvents.com to check out the full schedule and see who is hitting the stage this week!

 Event Details

• Dates: Every Thursday, June 4, 2026 – August 27, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• Location: Festival Park at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 📍 [16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA]

Easy Parking Info

Don’t stress about finding a spot! Free parking is available after 5:00 PM at the following convenient locations:

•  Water Street Parking Lot
•  City Hall Parking Garage
•  County Street Parking Garage
•  Water Street Parking Garage