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Virginia Beach, VA
Christmas Bar Crawls
Virginia Beach Christmas Bar Crawl 2026: Date, Check-In, Tickets & What’s Included
The Virginia Beach Christmas Bar Crawl 2026 is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, organized by PubCrawls.com. Check in between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at Baja Cantina, 206 23rd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, in the Oceanfront, where you show your ticket and a valid photo ID and pick up your wristband. It is a 21+ holiday night of ugly sweaters, Santa suits and festive bars, part of the PubCrawls.com bar crawls in cities across the U.S.
What’s included with your ticket
- Free entry to every participating bar (no cover)
- Holiday drink specials at every participating bar
- Free after party at a participating venue
- Food specials at select venues
- Live DJ at select venues
- Professional photographer at the event
- PubCrawls.com branded 2026 wristband
- Scan & Go digital bar map: scan your wristband, select Virginia Beach and visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace
How the night works
Arrive at Baja Cantina between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, show your ticket on your phone or printed, plus your ID, and the check-in staff hand you your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Scan the wristband, select Virginia Beach and visit the participating bars in any order, spending as long as you like at each one. Drinks are not included in the ticket; your wristband unlocks the holiday drink specials at every participating bar. Finish the night at the free after party at a participating venue before the crawl wraps at 10:00 PM.
Tickets and prices
Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. FREE tickets are available for the first 100 crawlers (one per order) until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees at checkout. All sales are final, but tickets are transferable, so you can pass yours to a friend if plans change.
Where the Virginia Beach crawl goes
Baja Cantina is on 23rd Street at the Oceanfront, just off Atlantic Avenue and a short walk from the Boardwalk. Off-season, the Oceanfront belongs to locals, and the blocks around 21st through 23rd Streets hold a tight cluster of brewpubs, nightclubs and late-night food spots. The ViBe Creative District, with its murals and small bars and restaurants, is a few blocks south and west. Every participating bar is on the digital map you get at check-in, and the full lineup is posted closer to the date.
Getting there and what to wear
Most people drive or take a rideshare to the Oceanfront. The city runs municipal parking lots and garages along the resort area, and off-season parking is much easier than in summer. Hampton Roads Transit buses also serve the Oceanfront, and rideshare is the best way home. December at the beach is cool rather than cold, with evenings often in the 40s, but the wind off the Atlantic makes it feel colder near the Boardwalk. Wear your ugly sweater with a windproof jacket over it and bring a hat. Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged.
Event Details
Holiday Crawls in 100+ Cities
40,000+ Attendees Nationwide
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- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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Holiday Drink Specials
Free Entry, No Cover
Free After Party
Virginia Beach Christmas Bar Crawl Check-In
Check in 4:00–7:00 PM at Baja Cantina, 206 23rd Street. Bring your ticket and a valid photo ID to get your wristband. Off-season parking is easy in the city's Oceanfront lots and garages; rideshare home.
Check in at Baja Cantina, 206 23rd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Every participating bar is on the Scan & Go digital bar map you get at check-in, and the full bar lineup is posted closer to the date.
Baja Cantina
206 23rd St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
How the Pub Crawl Works
Buy online at pubcrawls.com before the event.
Check in at Baja Cantina between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Bring your ticket and photo ID.
Collect your 2026 wristband. The crawl runs until 10:00 PM, then the free after party.
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital map to the participating bars in any order.
Event Agendas
Check-In Opens at Baja Cantina
Show your ticket and photo ID to get your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital map.
Scan & Go Bar Crawl Starts
Visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace. No cover, holiday drink specials at every bar.
Check-In Closes
Last chance to pick up your wristband.
Crawl Ends, Free After Party
Head to the free after party at a participating venue. Plan a safe ride home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Virginia Beach Christmas Bar Crawl 2026?
The Virginia Beach Christmas Bar Crawl is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Baja Cantina, 206 23rd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. After you get your wristband, you can visit the participating bars in any order until the crawl wraps up at 10:00 PM.
Where is check-in for the Virginia Beach crawl?
Check-in is at Baja Cantina, 206 23rd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Show your ticket on your phone or printed, along with a valid government-issued photo ID, and the check-in staff give you your 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Check-in closes at 7:00 PM, so arrive before then.
What's included with a Virginia Beach Christmas Bar Crawl ticket?
Every ticket includes no cover at participating bars, holiday drink specials at every participating bar, a free after party, food specials and a live DJ at select venues, a professional photographer, a PubCrawls.com 2026 wristband and the Scan & Go digital bar map. Drinks are not included; your wristband unlocks the holiday drink specials.
How much are tickets for the Virginia Beach crawl?
FREE tickets are available on Eventbrite for the first 100 crawlers, one per order, until December 12 or until they run out. From December 13, the Group Rate for 4 or more is $14.99 per person, General Admission is $19.99 and Day of Event tickets are $24.99. Eventbrite adds fees. All sales are final, and tickets are transferable.
What should I wear to the Virginia Beach Christmas Bar Crawl?
Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa outfits and Christmas costumes are all strongly encouraged. Virginia Beach evenings in December are often in the 40s, and the ocean wind makes it feel colder, so add a windproof jacket and a hat over your sweater. The walks between Oceanfront bars are short.
Is the Virginia Beach crawl 21+?
Yes. The Virginia Beach Christmas Bar Crawl is 21+, and every guest must show a valid government-issued photo ID at check-in to receive a wristband. Participating bars may check ID again at the door, so keep it handy all night. A current driver's license, state ID or passport works.
How do I get to the Oceanfront for the crawl?
Most guests drive or use rideshare. The city's municipal lots and garages in the Oceanfront resort area, a short walk from Baja Cantina on 23rd Street, are much easier to use in December than in summer, and Hampton Roads Transit buses also serve the area. Plan a rideshare home instead of driving after the crawl.
Can I arrive at the Virginia Beach crawl after 7:00 PM?
Plan to arrive before then. Check-in at Baja Cantina runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and closes at 7:00 PM, and you need to check in to get your wristband and the digital bar map. Coming earlier also gives you more time at the participating Oceanfront bars before the crawl ends at 10:00 PM.
