Big Boi headlines Last Night on the Town, the free New Year's Eve party at Town Center, from 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. Free garage parking; VIP is 21+.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: Beach Events VB, the organizers’ site lastnightonthetown.com and the City of Virginia Beach’s 2025-26 Christmas and New Year’s operating schedule.

New Year’s Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026. The city’s big public party is Last Night on the Town at Town Center of Virginia Beach, free and open to everyone, with Big Boi, the Grammy-winning rapper from OutKast, headlining. It runs from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Who to call

  • Last Night on the Town: 757-490-7812, hi@lastnightonthetown.com
  • City information: VB311, 757-385-3111
  • Police non-emergency: 757-385-5000; emergency 911

Last Night on the Town

  • When: Thursday, Dec. 31, 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • Where: Fountain Plaza and the main stage at Town Center of Virginia Beach
  • Who: Big Boi, with special guests Rocky 7, a six-piece Virginia electro-rock and pop band, and DJ A1, according to Beach Events VB
  • Cost: free general admission
  • Families: a family DJ and light-up dance floor in Fountain Plaza in the early evening, with a dance contest for children 12 and under, the organizers say

The Central Business District Association created the event and runs it with IMGoing, according to the event site. Food and adult drinks are sold on site, and outside alcohol is not allowed. Security may screen guests and search bags. The event is held rain or shine.

VIP party. The association also sells a paid VIP party with a balcony view of the main stage and the Virginia Beach ball drop, food, party favors, photos and casino-style tables. It is for guests 21 and older, and tickets are nonrefundable. Buy only through lastnightonthetown.com.

Parking and road closures

Organizers say Town Center streets close earlier in the day on Dec. 31 and that parking in the Town Center garages is free; as garages fill, guests are routed to the next one with space. Closure details are posted closer to the date.

Restaurants

Town Center’s restaurants will be open on New Year’s Eve with specials, and the organizers suggest reservations. We list a restaurant’s New Year’s Eve plans only once it announces them on its own site.

Fireworks

Fireworks are illegal in Virginia Beach without a fire official’s permit, including on New Year’s Eve. Report them to the police non-emergency line, 757-385-5000, or VB311, and call 911 only if lives or property are in danger.

What is open and closed

The city has not posted its 2026-27 holiday schedule. Last year’s, for Dec. 31, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026:

Who New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day
City administrative offices Open Closed
Public libraries Close at 5 p.m. Closed
Recreation centers Close at 5 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City parks Open Sunrise to sunset
Courts and clerk’s offices Closed Closed
Landfill and West Neck Recycling Center Open Closed

Trash: the city does not collect trash or recycling on New Year’s Day. Jan. 1, 2027, falls on a Friday, so watch the city’s notice for when Friday routes are picked up. Schools are closed for winter break Dec. 21 through Jan. 1 under the VBCPS calendar.

What this means for you

  • Last Night on the Town is free; arrive early and park in a garage.
  • Leave the cooler at home: no outside alcohol.
  • Check the city’s holiday notice in December for the Friday trash change.

Earlier in the season: holiday lights and Christmas events.

Frequently asked questions

What is happening in Virginia Beach on New Year’s Eve 2026?

Last Night on the Town, a free celebration at Town Center of Virginia Beach from 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, to 12:30 a.m. Big Boi headlines, with special guests Rocky 7 and DJ A1.

Is Last Night on the Town free?

Yes. General admission to the Fountain Plaza celebration is free and family friendly. A paid VIP party with a balcony view, food and a cash bar is for guests 21 and older, sold at lastnightonthetown.com.

Where do I park for Last Night on the Town?

In the Town Center garages, which are free. Organizers say streets close earlier in the day and guests are routed to the nearest garage with space as they fill.

Is trash picked up on New Year’s Day in Virginia Beach?

The city does not collect trash on New Year’s Day. Jan. 1, 2027, is a Friday; the city had not posted how it will shift that week’s pickup when we checked on Oct. 19.