Outlaw Music Festival in Virginia Beach
Outlaw Music Festival brings a landmark roots-music lineup to Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The June 26, 2024 event featured Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, with a bill spanning country, folk, rock and Americana. Listed on norfolk-tickets.com under Concerts and Country / Folk, this festival date connected Virginia Beach audiences with artists whose careers have shaped generations of American music.
Willie Nelson: Biography and Festival History
Born in Abbott, Texas, on April 29, 1933, Willie Nelson is a defining figure in country music and the outlaw country movement. A songwriter, recording artist and touring performer for more than seven decades, he is known for classics including “Crazy,” “On the Road Again,” “Always on My Mind” and “Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” His distinctive braided hair, red bandana and well-worn guitar, Trigger, have become enduring parts of his stage identity.
Nelson's honors include induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honors and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. With more than 200 albums recorded, his catalogue reaches well beyond country, drawing on folk, jazz and Americana. His 2023 album Bluegrass featured tracks including “Undo the Right,” “Will You Remember Mine” and “I'll Fly Away.”
The Virginia Beach appearance was part of the Outlaw Music Festival's touring lineup, rather than a separately identified Willie Nelson & Family date. Event information provided lists one festival event at this venue and does not establish earlier Nelson performances there. The amphitheater setting suited the festival's broad, multigenerational audience, while the Virginia Beach location made the concert a regional draw for fans of country and folk music.
Venue and Seating Information
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater combines outdoor festival atmosphere with reserved seating and lawn viewing. For a multi-artist bill, reserved seats can offer a more consistent stage view, while lawn admission gives fans room to enjoy the open-air setting. The best choice depends on whether proximity and a defined seat or a more relaxed festival experience matters most.
Seating preferences can vary by event configuration, and no verified section-by-section reviews are available here. Check the event's seating map and ticket details before choosing, particularly if sightlines, accessibility or a specific location are priorities.
Parking Information
Parking arrangements and prices can vary by event, and verified pricing or a specific best-parking facility is not available in the supplied information. Review the venue's event-day guidance before travelling and allow extra time for arrival and post-show traffic.
- Check whether parking is included with the ticket or requires a separate purchase.
- Follow event-day directions and use designated venue parking areas where available.
- Confirm any accessibility parking requirements and arrival instructions in advance.