VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The fourth annual Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo returns to the sands of Virginia Beach on April 25-26, 2026. Hosted by the City of Virginia Beach, Beach Events, IMGoing and True Grit Rodeo, this one-of-a-kind, family-friendly event brings traditional American rodeo to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront with cowboys and cowgirls from across the country competing in extreme bull riding, barrel racing, and mini bull riding. Tickets go on sale Friday 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
The weekend also marks an early kick off of the Oceanfront Concert Series, with two free concerts at 24th Street Park. Chayce Beckham, the chart-topping country artist and winner of American Idol, will perform Friday night, April 24, with special guest Cody Christian. Beckham is known for his gritty vocals and breakout hits that blend modern country with a West Coast edge.
On Saturday night, April 25, rising country star Alana Springsteen takes the stage with special guest Holy Roller. Springsteen has gained national attention for her emotionally driven songwriting and bold, contemporary sound, quickly emerging as one of country music’s most promising new voices…