Visit Newport News Recognized as a 2026 VIRGO Award Winner

Apr. 21, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWPORT NEWS, VA - (April 21, 2026): The Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (VADMO), an association supporting destination marketing organizations and…

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Tech Center Research Park Summer Concert Series Returns with Eight Free Concerts

Apr. 07, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April 8, 2026 – The Summer Concert Series at the Drillfield at Tech Center Research Park returns in 2026, bringing live music, food, and fun to the community…

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The Tour of Newport News Returns April 10-12, 2026

Mar. 25, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March 24, 2026 – The Tour of Newport News is returning for its fourth year, bringing more excitement than ever before. During the weekend of April 10-12, this…

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Newport News Takes Center Stage with a Citywide Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald

Mar. 24, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March 24, 2026 - Newport News will host a citywide series of jazz performances this spring, honoring its most famous native, Ella Fitzgerald. The Ella…

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Newport News Restaurant Week Returns January 11-25 with 40 Participating Restaurants!

Jan. 12, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, (January 12, 2026) – Celebrating its 13th year, Newport News Restaurant Week returns January 11-25 with 40 restaurants offering fixed price meals at some of the…

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Drive Tourism Grant

Apr. 29, 2025

NEWPORT NEWS, VA (April 29, 2025) – Visit Newport News proudly announces it is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation to enhance its efforts to market Newport News to…

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Newport News Strikes a High Note with The Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Celebration

Apr. 25, 2025

­­FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April 3, 2025 – This spring, the City of Newport News will once again be the stage for an extraordinary series of jazz concerts as the Ella Fitzgerald Jazz…

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Tech Center Research Park Unveils Summer 2025 Concert Series

Apr. 25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWPORT NEWS, VA (April 22, 2025) – Visit Newport News proudly announces a new concert series beginning this summer at the Tech Center Drillfield, further adding to the City’s…

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Visit Newport News Welcomes Amya Smith as Marketing Technician

Mar. 03, 2025

Visit Newport News Welcomes Amya Smith as Marketing Technician NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March 3, 2025 – Visit Newport News is pleased to welcome Amya Smith as its new part-time Marketing Technician. With…

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Tour of Newport News Returns April 11-13

Mar. 03, 2025

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March 5, 2025 – The Tour of Newport News is back, and it’s bigger, faster, and more thrilling than ever! The weekend of April 11-13 will buzz with high-speed action as top racers…

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