What Is ABO?
The Anything But Ordinary Festival (ABO) is a free, public celebration of arts and culture happening on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Centered around art, fashion, and music, the festival aims to uplift underrepresented voices, foster community connections, and champion cultural expression with a strong emphasis on youth involvement.
The Anything But Ordinary Festival (ABO) is a free, public celebration of arts and culture happening on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Centered around art, fashion, and music, the festival aims to uplift underrepresented voices, foster community connections, and champion cultural expression with a strong emphasis on youth involvement.
The Anything But Ordinary Festival (ABO) is a free, public celebration of arts and culture happening on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Centered around art, fashion, and music, the festival aims to uplift underrepresented voices, foster community connections, and champion cultural expression with a strong emphasis on youth involvement.
ABO is more than a festival — it’s a movement that drives both cultural and economic growth in Virginia Beach. We partner with local restaurants and hotels to support small businesses, collaborate with schools and youth programs to uplift emerging creatives, and welcome nonprofits and wellness providers to connect with the community. Our goal is to create free, inclusive experiences that bring residents and visitors together.
ABO is more than a festival — it’s a movement that drives both cultural and economic growth in Virginia Beach. We partner with local restaurants and hotels to support small businesses, collaborate with schools and youth programs to uplift emerging creatives, and welcome nonprofits and wellness providers to connect with the community. Our goal is to create free, inclusive experiences that bring residents and visitors together.
ABO is more than a festival — it’s a movement that drives both cultural and economic growth in Virginia Beach. We partner with local restaurants and hotels to support small businesses, collaborate with schools and youth programs to uplift emerging creatives, and welcome nonprofits and wellness providers to connect with the community. Our goal is to create free, inclusive experiences that bring residents and visitors together.
We welcome a diverse crowd. Families, young adults, creatives, and culture lovers from all walks of life. Located at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the event draws a wide audience through strong community partnerships, collaborations with local and national media, a large social media presence, and support from area hotels and organizations.
We welcome a diverse crowd. Families, young adults, creatives, and culture lovers from all walks of life. Located at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the event draws a wide audience through strong community partnerships, collaborations with local and national media, a large social media presence, and support from area hotels and organizations.
We welcome a diverse crowd. Families, young adults, creatives, and culture lovers from all walks of life. Located at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the event draws a wide audience through strong community partnerships, collaborations with local and national media, a large social media presence, and support from area hotels and organizations.
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Festival Pass
General Admission
$0
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General access to all public areas
General Access To Event
General Access To Event
Live music & art showcases
Live music & art showcases
Live music & art showcases
Entry to open activities & vendors
Entry to open activities & vendors
Entry to open activities & vendors
Beyond Ordinary Pass
VIP - Exclusive Access
$75
All Festival Pass perks
All Festival Pass perks
All Festival Pass perks
Free ABO T-Shirt
Free ABO T-Shirt
Free ABO T-Shirt
VIP Fast Lane Entry
VIP Fast Lane Entry
VIP Fast Lane Entry
1 Complimentary Drink Ticket
1 Complimentary Drink Ticket
1 Complimentary Drink Ticket
Sponsor Welcome Bag
Sponsor Welcome Bag
Sponsor Welcome Bag
Photo ops & early access to premium areas
Photo ops & early access to premium areas
Photo ops & early access to premium areas
Whos Behind ABO?
Whos Behind ABO?
The Heart Behind the Festival
The Heart Behind the Festival