Marquee Event

Patriotic Festival

May 22 - May 24 2026

Scope Arena 201 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510,

Memorial Day Weekend Concert Festival

Whisper Concerts and SevenVenues join forces for the annual Patriotic Festival Country Weekend featuring performances by country music sensations Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn and the Red Clay Strays, among others. Performances will take place Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24 at the Scope Arena in Downtown Norfolk. Three-day tickets and single show tickets for all concerts are available at the Scope Arena box office, Ticketmaster.com and PatrioticFestival.com.

About the Patriotic Festival

The mission of the Patriotic Festival is to honor and celebrate all branches of our Armed Forces and promote Patriotism. With the US Navy support and the steadfast support of our Corporate Sponsors and Artists, the Patriotic Festival is the most popular military celebration in the region.

Visit the GruntStyle Live Plaza Concert & Fun Zone, Hoffman Beverage “live entertainment”, sampling and giveaways, samplings of Busch Light, Bold Mariner, Elijah Craig, Larceny Bourbon, and 1800 Tequila, Boot Barn giveaways, Naval Station Norfolk Military Working Dog Demo, Marines Battle Position Experience and much more!

Schedule

Scope Arena Plaza and Upper Concourse will be the site of Pre Show Military & Corporate Activities Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 3-9pm. Open to the public (no admission for plaza activities). Click Here to see all activities.

Zach Top with DJ Ty Street & Celeste Kellogg at the Norfolk Scope Arena on Friday, May 22.

  • CMA New Artist of the Year
  • Grammy – Best Traditional Country Album

Brooks & Dunn with DJ Ty Street & Alec Edmonds at the Norfolk Scope Arena on Saturday May 23.

  • CMA Vocal Duo of the Year – Brooks & Dunn

Red Clay Strays with DJ Ty Street & Anthony Rosano at the Norfolk Scope Arena on Sunday May 24.

  • CMA Vocal Group of the Year

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