18On Saturday nights every May thru August, the downtown Block Party features local and national musical acts performing under the stars on Queens Way. Music and children’s area start at 6pm and the bands take the stage at 7-10:30pm. Featuring local food trucks and vendors; you can also grab a bite from one of the 17 bars & restaurants in downtown and grab an unique gift from one of the many stores! You may want to participate in a tie-in events such as Bob Ross Paint Night, Rolling of the Bulls, Waiters Race, Halloween and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

After sunset, most of Downtown’s enchanting restaurants present live entertainment Wednesdays through Saturdays. For unique experiences at lunch, dinner, or a night of fun, visit Bull Island Brewing Company, the oldest waterfront Brewery in Hampton, and Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery for craft beers and craft spirits.

Welcome home on the block!

While you are at the Hampton Block party stop by to check out the newest Honda’s from Hampton Roads Honda Dealers and guess the number of beach balls in the Honda for your chance to win a weekly prize valued at $100. The person that guesses the correct amount of balls or the closest to the correct amount will win a prize each week. Winner will be announced on site from the stage at 9pm.

The 2018 Schedule:

May 5 – Tumbao Salsero
May 12 – Bennett Wales and the Relief with the Jesse Chong Band
May 19 – Popwire
May 26 – Schooner or Later
June 2 – Blackbeard Pirate Festival
June 9 – BJ Griffin and Galaxy Groove
June 16 – Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience with special guest
June 23 – The Reverend Horton Heat with The Shifty South and Lucky 757
June 30 – Slapnation
July 7 – The Deloreans – Bob Ross Paint Night
July 14 – The Skip Castro Band with the Tiki Bar Band – Rolling of the Bulls
July 21 – Agents of Good Roots with Mosquito Cabaret
July 28 – Buckshot – Sysco Waiter’s Race
Aug. 4 – Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute with Mullins Sisters
Aug. 18 – Good Shot Judy
Aug. 25 – TFC Band