Arts events in Wilmington

Check out happening arts events all around Wilmington, NC

Living Last Supper - FREE Concert

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

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 Nutcracker: Presented by Wilmington Conservatory

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm Wilson Center - Cape Fear Community College

Bellamy Mansion Ghost Hunt, Wilmington, NC - Saturday December 6, 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm The Bellamy Mansion Museum

The Ocho & Harvey Street

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

Seth Walker

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

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

Donna The Buffalo in Wilmington

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

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

Paint with Santa!

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

More Than Words

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center

Auditions for Murder on the Orient Express

 Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm 120 S 2nd St, 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 Dance Festival

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

Street Fair

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

Songs From the Road Band

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

PokeKon Fest - Wilmington, North Carolina

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am Hotel Ballast

Songwriter Workshop w/ Sam Robbins

 Sat, 17 Jan at 02:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Christmas "Shopping Spree" Community Outreach Extravaganza

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm 901 Nixon St Free

Neko Case, Des Demonas in Wilmington

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm The Queen

Coastal Comic Con

Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am Downtown Wilmington

It's a Holiday Market 2025: Fermental

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm Fermental

Starry Sleigh Ride

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Ornament Painting Pottery Workshop

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am 707 S 16th Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

WOW Book Group

 Fri, 12 Dec at 10:00 am 717 Orchard Avenue, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Starry Night Holiday Town

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Jim Ellis & The Hourglass Band - Album Release Show

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Laura McLean's Songwriter Showcase

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

FREE Holiday Dance Party + Potluck + Show & Tell!

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:30 pm Spiritual Soul Center

The Nutcracker Tickets Wilmington NC Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm 703 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-3405, United States

Sip and Paint January: Masks with Kristine

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm 1102 Castle Street #101, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Retirement Party honoring Ed Wagenseller

 Thu, 11 Dec at 05:00 pm Cultural Arts Building at UNCW

Hi-Wire Doodle Club with HPfangs

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm 1020 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Fisk Jubilee Singers

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm 515 Wagoner Dr, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Open Mic Mondays @ Barzarre - Music, Comedy, Spoken Word + more

 Mon, 08 Dec at 07:00 pm 1612 Castle St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am Ulta Beauty Free

Solstice Sound Bath

 Sun, 21 Dec at 04:00 pm 271 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC

DONNA THE BUFFALO (Wilmington)

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm 515 Wagoner Drive Wilmington NC 28403

FRONTING LIFE: THE HEALING ARTS

 Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm 3137 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403-4111, United States

VCAP Family Art Nights

 Wed, 10 Dec at 05:30 pm 1101 Manly Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405-3215, United States

Encore Chorale Cape Fear (NC) - 12/13

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Winter Park Baptist Church Free

Charlie Starr

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 pm Brooklyn Arts Center

Rosebud Baker (Special Event) Live at Dead Crow Comedy

Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm 511 N Third Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

North Mississippi Allstars

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Brooklyn Arts Center

Yoga at CAM with Wilmington Yoga Center

 Sat, 17 Jan at 09:00 am 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

CircleSinging with Nate

 Wed, 07 Jan at 06:00 pm 717 Orchard Avenue, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Heimweh in Wil

 Sun, 08 Feb at 07:00 pm Stadtsaal Wil

Pet Paint & Sip Sunday

 Sun, 28 Dec at 02:00 pm 2 South Front St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Pet Paint & Sip Sunday

 Sun, 28 Dec at 02:00 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd Ste P, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

Christmas Unplugged: A Holiday Songwriter Showcase

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm 127 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

An Evening With Will Overman (Solo)

 Sun, 18 Jan at 04:00 pm Live At Ted's

Winter Solstice Astro Flow w/ Kelsie Cole

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm 5329 Oleander Dr Ste 200, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Mary’s Art Explorers

 Thu, 18 Dec at 10:00 am 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Beginning Stained Glass – January Workshop

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am 970 Inspiration Drive, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

Theater For All! Play and FUNday!

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center

Prescription: Laughter - Comedy Show/Book Launch & Signing

 Tue, 16 Dec at 06:00 pm Dead Crow Comedy Room USD 25

Island Santa

Sat, 20 Dec at 02:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

New Year Mindfulness: Meditation and Mandalas

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:30 am Cameron Art Museum

Celebrate Yule with Deb Bowen "Crafting the Wheel of the Year"

 Sun, 07 Dec at 03:00 pm 4418 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Spirit of the Cape Fear

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:30 pm Brooklyn Arts Center USD 135 to 189

Winter's Warmth

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Living Waters: Artist Tour & Talk with R. Stein Wexler

 Sun, 18 Jan at 01:00 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Relief Sculpture

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 am Cameron Art Museum

Simple Handmade Papermaking Workshop

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 am 970 Inspiration Drive, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

Intercultural Festival 2026

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 am University of North Carolina - Wilmington Campus Burney Center

CHARACTER NIGHT at JEREMIAH'S

 Thu, 11 Dec at 12:00 pm 306 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Street Photography/Portraits

 Sat, 07 Feb at 10:00 am Cameron Art Museum

Chunky Blanket Workshop

 Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Alonzo Bodden Live at Dead Crow Comedy (Special Event)

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm 511 N Third Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

The Wizard of Oz

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:00 pm Thalian Hall

Beginning Stained Glass – December Workshop

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am 970 Inspiration Drive, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

Christmas Sushi Class

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington USD 66

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Wilmington, NC

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Live Oak Bank Pavilion USD 54 to 92

Sipping in the New Year

 Wed, 31 Dec at 06:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

5th Annual Invitational Joy of Art Show & Sale

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm Burney Center, UNCW, Wilmington, NC

Whimsical Christmas Tree

 Tue, 23 Dec at 06:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

NC Winter Snowman

 Sun, 28 Dec at 02:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Eddie 9V

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

Project Puppet Play Runway: Puppet Making Challenage (Ages 7-12)

 Sat, 07 Feb at 11:00 am Cameron Art Museum

Jane Iredale Holiday Makeup Event

 Fri, 12 Dec at 12:00 pm 1904 Eastwood Road, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC

North Mississippi Allstars

 Sun, 29 Mar at 07:00 pm Brooklyn Arts Center

Figure Drawing

 Sun, 25 Jan at 10:00 am Cameron Art Museum

B*S*B*S February Art Opening

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm 710 South 17th Street , Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

The Art of Sequencing and Cueing w/ Heather Metzler

 Fri, 23 Jan at 05:00 pm 5329 Oleander Dr Ste 200, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Van Gogh Your Pet

 Tue, 30 Dec at 06:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

The HOTTNESS REUNION SHOW w/ Elder Bright / Splitside / Tyger

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Reggies 42nd Street Tavern

Mini Paintings with Maximum Results

 Thu, 15 Jan at 01:00 pm Cameron Art Museum

AARS: 8th Annual Frosty 5K

 Sat, 24 Jan at 09:00 am 2223 Blockbuster Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412-2377, United States

Damien Lugo and the Halo of Vultures LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY 8-11PM at The Harp!

 Wed, 10 Dec at 08:00 pm The Harp Bar

CURTAIN CALL'26 Wilmington Youth Theater Honors

 Sun, 11 Jan at 01:00 pm Wilson Center - Cape Fear Community College

JUMP: America's Van Halen Experience - VH1 Tour (Wilmington)

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm 515 Wagoner Drive Wilmington NC 28403

Lúnasa in Wilmington

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Grand Opera House

Super Hearts Kids Consignment Sale - Spring/Summer

 Thu, 05 Mar at 09:00 am 4700 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403-6915, United States

Music Mind Games Workshop

 Sat, 31 Jan at 09:00 am 202 N 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Charlie Starr

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm Brooklyn Arts Center

Debut Author Jaclyn Rodriguez in conversation with Brittney Arena and Jessica Tobin

 Sat, 17 Jan at 12:00 pm 1605 Queen St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Weaving

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm 273A N Front St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Jazz at CAM: Lynn Grissett Quartet

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:00 pm Cameron Art Museum

New Year Sip & Candle-Making Workshop at By the Beach Brewing

 Thu, 01 Jan at 02:00 pm By The Beach Brewing USD 48 to 64