Sunset Thursdays – Concerts on the Water

Festival Park • (757) 393-8481

Get an early start on your weekend at
Festival Park at the Portsmouth Pavilion!

6:30 – 9 pm

Enjoy an evening of local entertainment and food vendors while relaxing along the waterfront. Local and regional bands perform jazz, blues, rock, R&B, beach music, and much more. You can take to the dance floor or just sit back and enjoy the show! Food vendors and adult beverages are available for purchase.
Bring a chair and enjoy the music with friends, old and new, at this truly local event!

Stay tuned for the 2026 lineup!

Available parking after 5 pm at Water Street Parking Lot, City Hall Parking Garage, County Street Parking Lot, and Water Street Parking Garage. For more information, call (757) 393-8481.

Please note there are no rain dates. If the event is canceled, it will not be rescheduled.