06/29/2026 to 09/28/2026
Celebrate the brightest nights of the summer season at the Full Moon Party on the Cavalier Hotel's Great Lawn, a nostalgic and enchanting outdoor celebration in Virginia Beach. Held on the iconic sprawling lawns of the historic luxury hotel, this community event brings together visitors and locals alike as the moon rises gracefully over the Atlantic Ocean. This unique series pairs the celestial beauty of the night sky with outdoor screenings of vintage horror films from cinema history.
Attendees can relax under the stars while enjoying an array of on-site concessions, family-friendly entertainment, and a specialty themed cocktail crafted specifically to match the unique identity of each month's moon. Designed as a casual open-air gathering, the events are completely open to the public and offer the perfect vantage point for coastal moon-watching. Tucked along the desirable north end of Atlantic Avenue, this elegant resort tradition provides a sophisticated evening of entertainment just steps from the oceanfront.
Full Moon Party Cavalier Great Lawn Event Details
- Time: All outdoor movie screenings begin at 8:30 pm
- Admission: Free and completely open to the public with no prior reservations required
- Location: The Great Lawn at the Historic Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach
- Food and Beverage: On-site concessions and custom themed cocktails are available for purchase, and no outside food or drinks are allowed on the lawn
- Transportation: Rideshare services are highly encouraged for all attendees due to limited resort layout parking
- Weather Policy: Screenings are held entirely outdoors and are strictly weather-permitting
Current Full Moon Party Schedule
- Strawberry Moon Celebration: Tuesday June 30 featuring the movie King Kong
- Buck Moon Celebration: Thursday July 30 featuring the movie The Mummy
- Sturgeon Moon Celebration: Saturday August 29 featuring the movie Dracula
- Harvest Moon Celebration: Monday September 28 featuring the movie House of Frankenstein