September 5-6, 2026 · Outer Banks, NC

BLOCKCHAIN BEACH

Where music, culture, and the blockchain converge on the shores of tomorrow

Where The Future of Culture Meets the Edge of America

An intimate gathering of music, blockchain innovation, and the untamed beauty of the Outer Banks.

Curated Sound

World-class performances from genre-defining indie artists shaping tomorrow's sound. Every note, every moment, preserved forever on the blockchain.

Innovation Edge

Deep-dive into the future with the builders of web3 music, art, & communities. Workshops, panels, and conversations at the frontier of decentralized technology.

Beach. Culture. Forever.

Set against the pristine Outer Banks coastline. A convergence of minds and spirits—creators, builders, visionaries, and their fans gathering together at the edge of history.

Reconnecting Worlds

Blockchain Beach reconnects the digital world with the natural one — blending live music, blockchain education, and ocean energy into a first-of-its-kind cultural experience.

Every moment is both lived in real life and preserved digitally on-chain. Energize physically and digitally, promoting human connection, creative freedom, and decentralized culture.

Festival Schedule

Two days of innovation, music, and connection

  • The Digital Tide" — Innovation, Connection, & Creative Freedom

    Morning (8 AM – 11 AM)

    • Beachside breakfast & coffee sessions

    • Opening panels: Welcome to Blockchain Beach, Building the New Internet, Creators of the Future

    Midday (11 AM – 4 PM)

    • Innovation exhibits: art installations, NFT galleries, blockchain demos

    • Battle of the Bands – Round 1

      Six bands compete with on-chain audience voting

    Afternoon (1 PM – 5 PM)

    • Off-premise adventures:

      Wild Horse Overland Tour, Lighthouse & Coastal Heritage Tour, Adventure demos, Local cultural experiences

    Evening (6 PM – 11 PM)

    • Headliner: Violetta Zironi
      Live music & performances on Main Stage

    • Sunset visuals, live minting of digital collectibles

    • Afterparty experience

  • "The Real-World Internet" — Permanence, Community, & The Next Wave

    Morning (8 AM – 11:30 AM)

    • "Recharge Reality" beach yoga & smoothie session

    • Panels: When IRL Meets URL, The Power of Decentralized Communities, The Human Element of Tech

    Midday (11:30 AM – 3:30 PM)

    • Creator Pavilions + Demo Hours

    • Battle of the Bands – Finals

      Live audience voting on-chain
      Winner mints official NFT single

    Afternoon (1 PM – 5 PM)

    • Continued partner adventures & excursions

    • Drone-filmed, minted souvenirs

    Evening (5:30 PM – 11 PM)

    • Closing Ceremony at The Theater
      Awards, film screening, next-year reveal

    • Final Sunset Performance: Violetta Zironi (Encore)

      Drone light show & digital farewell collectible

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Sponsor Opportunities

Join us in creating the future of culture and connection

  • Coffee, wellness, or tech partner opportunities

  • Entertainment, beverage, and lifestyle brand placement

  • Automotive, tourism, and outdoor brand activations

  • Interactive brands, art, and hardware partners

  • NFT partners, token ecosystems, Web3 platforms

  • Media, tech, and cultural sponsor opportunities