Fun to Do: Simple Plan, Australian Pink Floyd, Def Leppard and more

Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show will perform the music of Pink Floyd, and celebrate 50 years of “Wish You Were Here.” 8 p.m. Friday at Portsmouth Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle. Tickets start at $46.40, which includes fees. To buy online, visit ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit pavilionconcerts.com.

Umphrey’s McGee brings their mix of progressive rock to Norfolk. 8 p.m. Friday at The NorVa, 317 Monticello Ave. Tickets start at $41.68, which includes fees and taxes. To buy online, visit thenorva.com.

Veteran rockers Def Leppard, who announced their 2026 Las Vegas residency last month, will take the stage in Virginia Beach. Extreme will open the show. 8 p.m. Sunday at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way. Tickets start at $67.20, which includes fees. To buy online, visit livenation.com.

Simple Plan brings its “Bigger Than You Think!” tour to the Oceanfront. The lineup also features 3OH!3, Bowling for Soup, Lolo. 6:30 p.m. Sunday at The Dome, 400 20th St., Virginia Beach. Tickets start at $77.50, which includes fees. To buy online, visit livenation.com.  

“Ain’t Misbehavin’,” celebrating the music of Fats Waller, and presented by Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company. Preview nights are 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 through 5 with opening night 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6; dates through Sept. 21 at The Wells Theatre, 108 E. Tazewell St., Norfolk. Tickets start at $15. For more information or to buy online, visit vastage.org.

Rhythms on the Riverwalk concert series kicks off Sept. 4 featuring country band Runnin’ Shine from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water St., Yorktown. The free weekly concert series runs through Oct. 9. For the schedule, visityorktown.org.

Events may change. Check before attending.

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Patty Jenkins, patty.jenkins@pilotonline.com

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