Upcoming Wilmington Events

Check out what's happening all around Wilmington, NC

Starry Night on the River an Embassy Suites NYE Gala

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Wilmington Voices in FREE Concert!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings | Wilmington

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:30 pm The Front Street Inn of Wilmington

Living Last Supper - FREE Concert

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:30 pm St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church

NYE 2026: Tell Me Lies: A Celebration of Fleetwood Mac

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Starry Night Resolutions Gala

Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Ironclad Brewery

Donna The Buffalo in Wilmington

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm KENAN AUDITORIUM - UNCW

Benny Hill Jazz Quartet in FREE Concert!

 Sat, 16 May at 07:30 pm St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church

The Ocho & Harvey Street

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Kris Kringle Holiday Market

 Fri, 19 Dec at 05:30 pm 721 Surry St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

U'Nique's New Year’s Eve Ball- A Night at the Oscars!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Terraces on Sir Tyler

BACK TO THE 80's - New Year's Eve Pop, Rock & Dance Party

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm The Barzarre

A Christmas Carol at Kenan Auditorium

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Kenan Auditorium

Donna The Buffalo in Wilmington

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm KENAN AUDITORIUM - UNCW

Shot Thru The Heart: The Bon Jovi Experience

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Brenda's Holly Jolly Drag Show & Ugly Sweater Contest

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm 1020 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Urgent: Tribute to Foreigner

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

The Grinch's Christmas Spectacular

 Fri, 19 Dec at 05:00 pm Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm 515 Wagoner Dr, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Wilmington Victorian Candlelight Christmas Stroll

 Sat, 27 Dec at 04:30 pm Concorde Espresso Bar

December Sunday Funday Vendors Market

 Sun, 21 Dec at 12:00 pm 6404 Amsterdam Way, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

Holiday Lights River Cruise

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Wilmington Water Tours LLC

Day After Christmas Ugly Sweater Boots Extravaganza Party

 Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm Wilmington Sportsman Club

New Years Eve- Special Event @ Katy's Bar & Grill

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Katy's Grill And Bar

Ugly Sweater Singles Speed Dating & Mixer

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 980 Roundhouse Cir Free

Chefs' Showcase

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:00 pm Hotel Ballast

Salty Swirl 2026 - Contra Dance Mini Weekend

 Sat, 17 Jan at 01:00 pm Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center

5th Annual - 3LW Ugly Sweater Party

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:30 pm Bowstring - Bar & Live Music Venue USD 11 to 20

NYE Gala at Thalian Hall 2025

 Wed, 31 Dec at 06:00 pm 310 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC

Miss Wilmington & Teen Miss Wilmington Organization

Sat, 10 Jan at 05:00 pm Scottish Rite Temple

Holiday Lights River Cruise

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm Wilmington Water Tours LLC

Petty Rewind: The Premier Tom Petty Tribute Band

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Tavern 14’s Annual Christmas Party!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm 6309 Market St, Wilmington, NC

Disciple of the Garden: Tribute to Chris Cornell, Soundgarden and Audioslave w/ Audiomelt

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Jim Nelson w/ Nick Loeber

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Dave Matthews Tribute Band

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Struggle Buds

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Masque'd Up

Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm The Barzarre

NYE Ball uniquecommunityfund.org “A Night at The Oscars”

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Terraces on Sir Tyler

Young People's Concert

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

Comedy Night at Outer Dunes

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Outer Dunes Brewing Company USD 18

Drag Show!~ ⛓️⛓️Gender Fckd ⛓️⛓️

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm 1612 Castle St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Second Helping: The Original Lynyrd Skynyrd Show

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Santa's Sleigh Ride on the Cape Fear River

 Mon, 22 Dec at 03:30 pm Wilmington Water Tours LLC

Free Jazz Friday | Featuring The Raphael Namé Trio

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm 723 N. 4th Street , Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Battleship Boom & Bloom Bonanza

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:30 pm Battleship North Carolina

Sam Robbins: Night 2

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

MTG Commander Tournament - $5

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:30 pm Cape Fear Games

Aaron Berg Live at Dead Crow Comedy

Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 511 N Third Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

The Warped Band: Official Warped Tour Tribute

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Pozole Christmas Party

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm 5607 CAROLINA BEACH RD, Wilmington, NC

Friday Night Magic: Commander - $7

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Cape Fear Games

Cliff Cash Live at Dead Crow Comedy

Fri, 02 Jan at 07:00 pm 511 N Third Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Meet Santa at Marina Grill! ✨🎅

Sun, 21 Dec at 11:00 am 18 Harnett St , Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Holiday Music with the North Brunswick High School Choir!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am Front and Grace St Downtown, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Wilmington, NC Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Wilmington USD 7 to 31

Wilmington Victorian Candlelight Christmas Stroll

 Tue, 23 Dec at 04:30 pm Concorde Espresso Bar

Wilmington Dance Festival

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:30 pm 515 Wagoner Dr, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

The White Loafers

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Special 4th Friday CHANGE to 3rd Friday (19th)

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm 200 Willard St, Wilmington, NC

The Low End Legion Presents: Liquid Lounge Tap Yard

 Sat, 27 Dec at 06:00 pm Tap Yard Wilmington USD 12

WHQR STNL: The Asheville Mountain Boys

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks Women's Basketball vs. Hofstra Pride

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:00 pm Trask Coliseum

Tides Darts - Luck (Blind Draw)

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 615 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Meet Santa at Marina Grill! ✨🎅

Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm 18 Harnett St , Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

MTG Standard Showdown - $10

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:30 pm Cape Fear Games

OPEN DECKS🎮 GAME OVER — ONE LAST RUN OF 2025 🎮

Fri, 19 Dec at 08:30 pm 1612 Castle St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Wilmington Victorian Candlelight Christmas Stroll

 Fri, 19 Dec at 04:30 pm Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC USD 20

End of the Line: Tribute to The Allman Brothers Band

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Santa's Nice List Giveaway

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:15 am 6835 Conservation Way, Wilmington, NC 28405

Rock The 90s: The Official 90's Rock Tribute w/ Code Red

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Dew Drops at Satellite!

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm Satellite Bar and Lounge

Yummy Yoga

 Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm 507 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

FS8 x The Eagles Dare Winter Flow, Sip & Shop!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm The Eagle's Dare Free

The Instigators @ The Rusty Nail

 Sat, 03 Jan at 08:00 pm 1310 South 5th Avenue, Wilmington, NC

FS8 Flow @ F45 Midtown

 Fri, 09 Jan at 05:45 pm F45 Training Midtown Wilmington Free

MTG Avatar Commander Party

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm 4107 Oleander Drive, Ste D, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Winter Solstice Despacho Ceremony

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 pm 507 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Rounds on the River w/ CB Johnson

 Wed, 14 Jan at 07:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

The Rush Experience

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Burn the Jukebox - Fire Alt Rock & Viral Hits

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Gen X Singles Event

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Tap Yard Wilmington USD 25 to 212

Symphony Speakeasy Gala

 Sat, 17 Jan at 06:00 pm Burney Center

PokeKon Fest - Wilmington, North Carolina

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am Hotel Ballast

Neko Case, Des Demonas in Wilmington

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm The Queen

A Christmas Carol

 Thu, 18 Dec Kenan Auditorium

Street Fair

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

Dear MariBella & the Pigkickers (SOLD OUT)

 Sun, 11 Jan at 04:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Rupert Wates

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Adult Choir Christmas Musical / Candlelight Communion

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm 423 N 23rd St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

It's Music Bingo Night at Four Corners WB (in Wilmington, NC)!

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm 2025 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Jon Shain & FJ Ventre

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Holiday Party for a Purpose

 Thu, 18 Dec at 05:00 pm Wine Knot Sky Bar and Cocktail Lounge Free

Crochet a Chunky Knit Blanket at Waterline Brewing Co.

 Thu, 15 Jan at 06:00 pm Mobile throughout Brunswick County, NC, Wilmington, NC & North Myrtle Beach, SC

The Next Big Thing @ The Rusty Nail

Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm 1310 South 5th Avenue , Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Book Vase Pottery Workshop

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm 707 S 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Night to Shine 2026

 Fri, 13 Feb at 06:30 pm Port City Community Church Free

Visit with Santa and The Grinch!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm Front and Grace St Downtown, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Bill Kerr Music @ Fermental Wilmington

Sat, 03 Jan at 07:00 pm Fermental

Stained Glass Crash Course (Dec. 20th)

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm The Cozy Bookwyrm
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