Summer might be winding down, but Norfolk is just heating up. As the crisp autumn air starts to roll in, September 2026 brings an incredible lineup of outdoor festivals, high-energy concerts, gripping theatre and must-see gridiron matchups to town. Enjoy the sounds of NashFest 757 and the Cousinz Festival, cheer on the Tides, Spartans and Monarchs, or catch a world-class performance at the Wells Theatre or The NorVa. Here is your ultimate guide to the best things to do in Norfolk this September.
Regular Season Baseball Takes a Bow
The Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park
Sept. 1-6; Sept. 15-20
The Norfolk Tides will wrap up their 2026 games this month, taking on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp early in the month, and closing out September against the Charlotte Knights. Don’t miss this final chance to see Norfolk’s Triple-A affiliates of the Baltimore Orioles before next season.
Third Annual Cousinz Festival
Scope Arena
Sept. 5, 2026
Following a sold out 2025 festival, Cousinz Festival returns for its third consecutive year with a nostalgic Hip-Hop and R&B lineup! Set to take place at Norfolk Scope Grounds on Saturday, September 5, 2026, this year’s headliners feature legendary Grammy Award Winning Hip-Hop artist T.I., R&B powerhouse Keyshia Cole, Grammy Award Winning singer and songwriter The-Dream, and Southern rapper Plies, all who represent the Cousinz Festival audience of urban music lovers.
Come From Away
Wells Theatre
Sept. 2-21, 2026
In a small town in Newfoundland, an ordinary morning becomes extraordinary when the world suddenly changes. On September 11th, 2001, thirty-eight planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers are diverted to the tiny town of Gander. As cultures collide and uncertainty fills the air, strangers open their homes, their kitchens, and their hearts.
ODU Football vs. Norfolk State
S.B. Ballard Stadium
Sept. 5, 2026
The Old Dominion Monarchs host cross-town rivals the Norfolk State Spartans as their home opener. September 5th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
Wednesday Wind Down Lawn Concerts with Virginia Opera
Harrison Opera House Lawn
Sept. 9-Oct. 21, 2026
Wednesday Wind Down is back! Bring a chair or blanket and your favorite snack and relax on the Harrison Opera House lawn for Wednesday Wind Down! Take a midweek break and get a sneak peek of what our artists can do ahead of our season opener.
Streetlight Manifesto at NorVa
The NorVa
Sept. 13, 2026
A high energy rock band with more horn players than traditional rock instruments, with influences from Latin, klezmer, folk, world, funk, jazz, and classical music all blending into one cohesive sound, the band has somehow come a long way from where they started while staying true to their DIY roots. Twenty years later, the guys are still at it, still performing live to sold-out shows filled with sweat-drenched fans, all dancing and singing along at the top of their lungs.
Stayin’ Alive – One Night of the Bee Gees
Harrison Opera House
Sept. 10, 2026
STAYIN’ ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees playlist, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever”, “Jive Talkin’”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Nights on Broadway”, and “Stayin’ Alive”. In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as “I Started a Joke”, “Massachusetts”, “Fanny Be Tender”, “Words,” and “To Love Somebody” among other great hits.
Becky Robinson The Beasts in Me Tour
Attucks Theatre
Sept. 10, 2026
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Becky Robinson is an LA-based comedian, writer, actor, and voice-over star that has gone from viral sensation to a sold-out theater act. You may also know her as the “Entitled Housewife”, the outspoken viral golf character Becky created who co-starred in the two virtual comedy variety specials she self-produced to help spread laughter during the yearlong pandemic. Becky’s explosively unique character antics and viral videos have racked up millions of views across social media and garnered fans across the country (and the country clubs!). In 2022, she released the original song ‘Mama Needs a Claw’ that can be heard on the radio or any major streaming service.
Meek Mill
Chartway Arena
Sept. 12, 2026
The performance by Meek Mill with special guest G Herbo originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026 has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026.
NashFest 757
Town Point Park
Sept. 12, 2026
Hot chicken, hard drinks, and Music City sounds! The NashFest Music & Food Festival, a one-day event celebrating the iconic culture and cuisine of Nashville, is set for its fifth act along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Town Point Park! Fusing together all of the elements that make Nashville one of America’s most popular cities, NashFest offers an experience akin to an evening stroll down Broadway, featuring national and local recording artists, mouth-watering hot chicken, barbecue, line dancing, craft beer & whiskey tastings, and much more for what is now one of Hampton Roads’ hottest new summer events!
CARIBFEST
Town Point Park
Sept. 18-19, 2026
Celebrate the spirit of the Caribbean at the 21st Annual Virginia CaribFest, returning to Norfolk on September 18-19, 2026. This highly anticipated festival promises an unforgettable weekend filled with high-energy music, authentic island cuisine and spectacular cultural showcases that bring the carnival experience to life in the heart of the city. Whether you’re looking to dance the day away or soak in the lively atmosphere of the block party, J’Ouvert, and other signature events, CaribFest offers a dynamic celebration of community and heritage.
Circle Jerks & Municipal Waste
The NorVa
Sept. 18, 2026
Circle Jerks emerged from the punk underbelly of LA’s South Bay in 1979. After serving as a co-founder and lead vocalist of Black Flag during the recording of its essential Nervous Breakdown EP, Keith Morris joined forces with former Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson to form what would become Circle Jerks, along with bassist Roger Rogerson and jazz drummer Lucky Lehrer. Unlike much of the unapologetic hardcore that seeped through the cracks of American suburbia, the music of the Circle Jerks was thoughtfully steadfast, yet relentless and ferocious in nature. Bringing together a potent, articulate rhythm section with earnest yet oftentimes derisive lyrics and themes, the band was thereafter heralded as a leader of the pack – and a force to be reckoned with.
Jordan Jensen
Attucks Theatre
Sept. 25, 2026
Jordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian and actor whose hour long comedy special, TAKE ME WITH YOU, recently debuted on Netflix and was praised by Decider as “a winning comedy debut that takes on femininity standards”.
Jordan headlines sold-out shows across the country and tours with Tom Segura. She amassed over a million followers across her social media platforms and has nearly 1.3 million views on her YouTube special. Jordan has built a strong digital following alongside her podcasts — co-hosting the fan-favorite “Bein’ Ian with Jordan” and hosting her own, “RIP Jordan Jensen.”
ODU Football vs. James Madison
S.B. Ballard Stadium
Sept. 26, 2026
The Monarchs host another big rival this month as the Dukes travel east from Harrisonburg for the annual ODU/JMU matchup.
Southern Culture On The Skids
The Annex
Sept. 24, 2026
Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken them from all-night North Carolina house parties to late night TV talk shows (Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show), from performing at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan to rockin’ out for the inmates at North Carolina correctional facilities.