Norfolk Host City Schedule of Events
(All schedules are subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the most up-to-date information.)
Tuesday, June 16 - Thursday, June 18, 2026
(All schedules are subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the most up-to-date information.)
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6:00am -5:00pm |
Tall Ship Fleet begins to arrive at the Lynnhaven Anchorage, Chesapeake Bay, offering spectacular views by land and water. |
Friday, June 19, 2026
(All schedules are subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the most up-to-date information.)
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All Day |
FIFA World Cup Viewing Parties, Waterside District |
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7:30am |
Parade of Sail begins at Lynnhaven Anchorage, Chesapeake Bay |
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12:00pm |
Tall Ship Parade of Sail arrives in Downtown Norfolk |
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12:00pm – 7:00pm |
Discovery Deck, in the Pavilion at Nauticus. Entertainment & Interactive Activities for Learners of All Ages. |
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12:00pm – 11:00pm |
Juneteenth Celebrations, Town Point Park |
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12:00pm – 11:00 pm |
50th annual Norfolk Harborfest Celebration, Town Point Park |
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12:00pm – 11:00pm |
Live Music & Specialty Entertainment, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront |
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12:00pm – 8:00pm |
Family & Kids Activities, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront |
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3:00pm – 6:00pm |
Tall Ship and Character Vessels open for Public Visitation, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Individual ship schedules will vary. |
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9:30pm |
Juneteenth/Sail250® Virginia Fireworks Extravaganza. Over the Elizabeth River on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront |
Saturday, June 20, 2026
(All schedules are subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the most up-to-date information.)
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All Day |
FIFA World Cup Viewing Parties, Waterside District |
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8:00am – 8:00pm |
Sail250® Virginia International Soccer Tournament, Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park |
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12:00pm – 6:00pm |
Tall Ship and Character Vessels open for Public Visitation, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront |
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12:00pm – 7:00pm |
Discovery Deck, in the Pavilion at Nauticus. Entertainment & Interactive Activities for Learners of All Ages. |
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12:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
50th annual Norfolk Harborfest Celebration, Town Point Park |
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12:00pm – 11:00pm |
Live Music & Specialty Entertainment, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront |
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12:00pm – 8:00pm |
Family & Kids Activities, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront |
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9:30pm |
Sail250® Virginia/Harborfest 50th Fireworks Spectacular presented by |
Sunday, June 21, 2026
(All schedules are subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the most up-to-date information.)
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All Day |
FIFA World Cup Viewing Parties, Waterside District |
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8:00am – 6:00pm |
Sail250® Virginia International Soccer Tournament, Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park |
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11:00am – 12:00pm |
International Parade of Cadets, Downtown Norfolk |
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12:00pm – 6:00pm |
Tall Ship and Character Vessels open for Public Visitation, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Individual ship schedules will vary. |
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12:00pm – 7:00pm |
Discovery Deck, in the Pavilion at Nauticus. Entertainment & Interactive Activities for Learners of All Ages. |
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12:00pm – 8:00pm |
50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest Celebrations, Town Point Park |
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12:00pm – 8:00pm |
Live Music & Specialty Entertainment, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront |
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12:00pm – 8:00pm |
Family & Kids Activities, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront |
Monday, June 22, 2026
(All schedules are subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the most up-to-date information.)
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12:00pm – 6:00pm |
Tall Ship and Character Vessels open for Public Visitation, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Individual ship schedules will vary. |
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6:00pm |
Select Tall Ships begin departing, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront |
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
(All schedules are subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the most up-to-date information.)
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8:00am |
Tall Ships depart, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront |
(All schedules are subject to change.)
Norfolk Host City schedule: https://sail250virginia.com/Schedule-of-Events
Visit the Sail250® Virginia website (sail250virginia.com) for the most up-to-date information: https://sail250virginia.com/
For questions, email: sail250vainfo@festevents.org
Norfolk Harborfest
June 19 - 21, 2026
Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, Virginia
FREE & Open to the Public!
Friday: 11am - 11pm (Juneteenth Opening Ceremony - 11 am, Parade of Sail - Noon, Fireworks 9:30pm)
Saturday: Noon - 11pm (Fireworks 9:30pm)
Sunday: 12pm - 8pm
America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival, the iconic Norfolk Harborfest® enters its 50th year in 2026. For three memorable days along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront June 19-21, Harborfest celebrates all of the elements that make Norfolk & Hampton Roads a historic maritime & Naval community. On both land and sea, thrilling activities and live music take center stage at Harborfest, including the annual Parade of Sail featuring international tall ships, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, interactive family games and activities, Navy exhibits and demonstrations, artisan foods and beverages, national and regional live entertainment, and much more. Mark your calendars for Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2026 for one of Hampton Roads’ biggest summertime events!
Additionally, from June 19 – 23, 2026, Norfolk will take center stage for a convergence of monumental events – Juneteenth Norfolk Celebration, Sail250® Virginia, and the 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest – all unfolding across five unforgettable days along the downtown Norfolk Waterfront. This historic alignment marks the first time that these significant celebrations will share the same stage, creating a unique moment of reflection, unity, and celebration for our city, the Commonwealth, and our nation. The presence of Juneteenth during this landmark weekend adds depth, meaning, and perspective to the large commemorations happening across the waterfront.
Friday, June 19, 2026
MAIN STAGE
8:00pm

6:00pm

4:00pm

BOATHOUSE STAGE
9:45pm

8:15pm

6:30pm

4:30pm

3:15pm

FRONT STREET STAGE
8:00 PM - GRUPO RITMO SON
6:00 PM - HOT GUMBO BRASS BAND
4:15 PM - THE BAND MONARCH
2:30 PM - JUJU DRUM
FREEMASON STAGE
6:45 PM - JESSE CHONG
5:00 PM - THREE FOUR DUO
3:45 PM - PURE LAGOS ARTS & TEXTILES EXHIBIT
2:45 PM - LIVE SETS BY MUSIC THEORY STUDIOS
Saturday, June 20, 2026
MAIN STAGE
8:15pm

6:00pm

4:00pm

BOATHOUSE STAGE
9:45pm

8:15pm

6:30pm

4:30pm

2:45 PM
TUMBAO SALSERO
12:30 PM

FRONT STREET STAGE
8:15 PM - TUMBAO SALSERO
6:30 PM - THREE FOUR BAND
4:30 PM - RED STAPLER DUO
2:30 PM - 2ND MARINE AIRCRAFT WING BAND
12:30 PM - ONE LOVE STEEL BAND
FREEMASON STAGE
6:30 PM - FOX & THE BEAR
4:45 PM - PC DUO
3:15 PM - STELLA HAILE
12:15 PM & 1:45 PM - JUJU DRUM
Sunday, June 21, 2026
MAIN STAGE
6:30pm

4:30pm

2:30pm

BOATHOUSE STAGE
6:15pm

4:15 PM

2:15 PM

12:30 PM

FRONT STREET STAGE
6:15 PM - MICHAEL CLARK BAND
4:15 PM - WONDERLAND
2:15 PM - SANKOFA: ROOTS, RHYTHM, REVOLULTION
12:30 PM - U.S. NAVY FOUR STAR EDITION
FREEMASON STAGE
6:30 PM - JACOB VANKO
4:45 PM - VINCE KORNEGAY DUO
3:15 PM - BRANDON BOWER
1:45 PM - NATE SACKS
12:15 PM - BRIAN SEWELL











