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Live Music & Nightlife in Wilmington, NC

Browse guides, places, and upcoming events across Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and beyond.

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What to Do in Downtown Wilmington, NC

A local's walkthrough of downtown Wilmington and the Riverwalk. Where to eat, where to park, the best bars after dark, and the …

Beaches

Carolina Beach Fireworks 2026: Boardwalk Blast Schedule

The 2026 Boardwalk Blast brings free fireworks and live music to Carolina Beach every Thursday, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Full lineup …

Live Music & Nightlife

Live Oak Bank Pavilion: Parking, Rules & Concert Tips

The local's guide to seeing a show at Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Where to park, what you can bring, the clear bag …

Beaches

Memorial Day Weekend in Wilmington, NC

Memorial Day weekend in Wilmington, NC: the Battleship observance, Boardwalk Blast fireworks at Carolina Beach, Orange Street ArtsFest, beaches, food, drinks.

Festivals

Carolina Beach Music Festival 2026: Lineup & Tickets

The Carolina Beach Music Festival is North Carolina's longest-running beach music festival, held on the sand at Carolina Beach Boardwalk each June.

Food & Drink

Trivia Nights in Wilmington NC

Every weekly trivia night in Wilmington NC by day of the week. Breweries, bars, hosts, start times, and what to expect. Music …

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Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Outdoor concert venue on the shores of Greenfield Lake surrounded by cypress trees and Spanish moss. Undeniably beautiful …

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Thalian Hall Center for Performing Arts

Historic treasure - one of the oldest theaters in continuous operation in the United States, dating to 1858. …

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Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park

Wilmington's major outdoor amphitheater on the riverfront downtown with 7,500-person capacity. Where bigger national touring acts play when …

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Wilmington Brewing Company

Wilmington Brewing Company has been brewing on South Kerr Avenue in midtown since 2014, with an 11,800 square …

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Seven Mile Post

Seven Mile Post sits on Market Street in Ogden, about seven miles from downtown, with 12 draft beers, …

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Ponysaurus Brewing Co

Ponysaurus is a downtown Wilmington brewery and pizzeria from the Durham-based brand, opened January 2024 in the former …

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The Pour House

The Pour House is a veteran-owned downtown basement bar on Market Street, pouring beer, cocktails and cider with …

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Dirty Dan's Wilmington

Dirty Dan's is a multi-level downtown nightclub at 122 Princess Street, with a main-level sports bar, an 18-plus …

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Dram Tree Tavern

Neighborhood bar of Sunset Park at 1806 Washington Street, with two bars, a large dog-friendly patio, and board …