Sail Virginia Portsmouth - June 19-22, 2026

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Celebrate 250 Years of America in Virginia's Most Historic Seaport

June 19-22 | Portsmouth, Virginia

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Portsmouth is an official Affiliate Harbor to Sail Virginia℠ 2026, the Greater Virginia event of the national Sail250® celebration.

From June 19 to 22, 2026, Portsmouth’s historic waterfront will come alive with visiting Tall Ships, public ship tours, live music, family-friendly activities, and cultural programming. Whether you’re visiting from across the region or right here at home, Portsmouth offers a front-row seat to this once-in-a-generation maritime event.

Friday, June 19

Parade of Sails arrival, Juneteenth Celebration, Carnival, Historical Re-enactors

Saturday, June 20

Tall Ship tours (12-6PM), High Street Fest, Carnival, Live Entertainment, Fireworks

Sunday, June 21

Tall Ship tours (12-6PM), High Street Fest, Carnival, Waterfront concerts

Monday, June 22

Kids' Day at participating Portsmouth museums, Tall Ship tours, Carnival, Historical Re-enactors

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News & Press

Portsmouth Comes Alive for Sail Virginia 250 on Coast Live

May 12, 2026

HAMPTON ROADS, VA—From June 19 to 22, 2026, Portsmouth’s historic waterfront will come alive with visiting Tall Ships, public ship tours, live music, family-friendly activities, and cultural programming. It's a once-in-a-generation maritime event Portsmouth is offering to guests near and far.

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