NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The 2025 Norfolk Harborfest will be headlined by Lettuce, Chase Rice, and The Big Payback: A James Brown Tribute.
The 49th annual Norfolk Harborfest: Music, Food & Maritime Festival is taking place June 6-8, 2025, at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront.
Harborfest is the largest, longest-running, free maritime festival in the country.
In addition to the incredible tall ships that line the waterfront, and musical performances, other highlights include the annual Parade of Sail happening Friday at noon, one of the biggest fireworks displays on the East Coast, and a captivating drone show that will light up the night sky.
As always, there will also be interactive exhibits and thrilling demonstrations.
Below is the current live music lineup for the three-day festival:
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
Main Stage
3:15 p.m. – Fuzz Band (Jazz)
6 p.m. – Karina Rykman (Jam/Indie/Psychedelic Rock)
8 p.m. – Lettuce (Funk/Jam)
Boathouse Stage
2:45 p.m. – To be announced
4:45 p.m. – Roberta Lea (Country)
7 p.m. – Community Witch (Indie/Shoegaze/Rock/Punk)
9:45 p.m. – Kill Devil Disco (Disco/House)
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
Main Stage
3:15 p.m. – BJ Griffin (R&B/Soul/Funk/Classical)
6 p.m. – Three Sheets to the Wind (Yacht Rock)
8:15 p.m. – The Big Payback: A James Brown Tribute (Soul/Funk/R&B/Gospel)
Boathouse Stage
12:30 p.m. – JuJu Drum (Caribbean/Steel Drum)
2:45 p.m. – To be announced
4:45 p.m. – Grateful Jed (Grateful Dead Cover Band)
7 p.m. – Allen Hudson & the Halfmoons (Alternative Rock)
10 p.m. – Kill Devil Disco (Disco/House)
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
Main Stage
2 p.m. – Cody Christian (Country)
4:30 p.m. – Chase Rice (Country)
Boathouse Stage
12:45 p.m. – Fox and the Bear (Indie/Alternative)
3:15 p.m. – To be announced
Visit this link for more details on the 2025 Norfolk Harborfest: Music, Food & Maritime Festival, including a complete listing of maritime events, family-friendly entertainment, and more.
