Arts events in Wilmington

Check out happening arts events all around Wilmington, NC

BAD Day Music and Arts Festival with Grace Potter, The Revivalists

 Sat, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm Brooklyn Arts District

Lord Huron

 Thu, 18 Jun at 11:30 pm Live Oak Bank Pavilion

BAD Day Music and Arts Festival - Grace Potter at Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews

 Sat, 14 Nov at 12:00 pm Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More

 Fri, 17 Jul at 08:45 pm The Elia USD 36 to 61

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

 Sat, 24 Oct UNCW Lumina Theater USD 44 to 73

Opera House Theatre Company - West Side Story at Thalian Hall

 Thu, 13 Aug at 07:30 pm Thalian Hall

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

 Fri, 30 Oct at 08:45 pm The Elia USD 43 to 72

Pride by the Beach: Wrightsville Beach Pride

 Sat, 13 Jun at 05:00 pm Sammy Sea's

Cape Queer Pride Fest 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 12:00 am Brooklyn Arts District

BAD Day Music and Arts Festival 2026

 Sat, 14 Nov at 12:00 pm Brooklyn Arts District

Soccer Mommy and Snail Mail

 Sat, 24 Oct at 10:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:45 pm The Elia USD 36 to 73

Night of a Thousand Gaga’s: Cape Queer Pride Weekend Benefit Show!

Sat, 13 Jun at 06:00 pm 420 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4050, United States, Wilmington, NC

Jayson Arendt at The Bend

 Sat, 18 Jul at 07:30 pm The Bend USD 19

Tropidelic in Wilmington

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:30 pm Bowstring Brewyard

Rolling Together Revue Tour - G. Love, Donavon Frankenreiter, Moon Taxi

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Songs of Peace 2026

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm Waterline Brewing Company

American Craft Walk - Wilmington, NC

 Sat, 12 Sep at 10:00 am N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

 Fri, 30 Oct at 06:45 pm The Elia USD 44 to 65

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

 Fri, 04 Sep at 08:45 pm The Elia USD 36 to 62

Ward Davis (Solo Acoustic)

 Sat, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

WILMA's 2026 Women to Watch Awards

 Fri, 11 Sep at 05:30 pm Wilmington Convention Center USD 93 to 1,016

Burning Pages 2nd Annual Romantasy Ball | Gothic Regency | Halloween Night

 Sat, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm The Elia

AMERICAN CRAFTWALK 2026

 Sat, 12 Sep at 10:00 am Downtown Wilmington

Fortunate Youth w/ Joe Samba & The Quasi Kings

 Sun, 21 Jun at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Cape Fear Blues Festival #29 @ The Rusty Nail Wilmington

Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm 1310 South 5th Avenue , Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Bellamy Mansion Ghost Hunt, Wilmington, NC - Friday October, 2026

 Fri, 23 Oct at 08:00 pm The Bellamy Mansion Museum

Steep Canyon Rangers

 Sun, 06 Sep at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

JUMP: America's Van Halen Experience w/ Audiomelt

 Sun, 14 Jun at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Celtic Angels Christmas

 Sun, 29 Nov Thalian Hall

Mac McAnally in Wilmington

 Tue, 14 Jul at 07:00 pm Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Summer at CAM Community Day

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Summer 2026 Wilmington Wedding Showcase

 Sun, 28 Jun at 01:00 pm The Terraces On Sir Tyler Free

District Day July 2026 | Downtown Business Alliance

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm Wilmington Downtown Incorporated Free

Pride Fest: Sugar Shore at Avenue • B

 Sat, 13 Jun at 12:00 pm 723 N. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC

Cape Fear Pop Culture Fest 2026

 Sat, 25 Jul at 10:00 am Wilmington Elk's Lodge #532

Native Plant Symposium: Celebration of the NCNPS 75th Anniversary

 Tue, 09 Jun at 09:00 am New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension USD 5

The Broken Hearts: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute

 Thu, 18 Jun at 08:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC

Summer at CAM Exhibition Opening Night

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:30 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Murder Mystery Reserve 47: A Three-Part Murder Mystery Experience (Part 1)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm End of Days Distillery

Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace – Sunday Artisan Market

 Sun, 19 Apr at 10:00 am 110 Dock St

Portcityrockjam

Sat, 01 Aug at 12:00 am Bowstring - Bar and Music Venue

Family Day Out & Every Step Counts 5K!

 Sun, 14 Jun at 08:00 am Greenfield Lake Park, 1739 Burnett Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28401

Keenan McKenzie & The Riffers Jam Sesh- Social Dance with Lindy and Shag Workshops

 Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center

Azalea Art & Craft Festival

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am 1103 Market St Free

Camp CMOW: Summer Kick-Off

 Mon, 08 Jun at 09:00 am The Children's Museum of Wilmington

Art Adventures Summer Camp

 Mon, 15 Jun at 09:00 am The Children's Museum of Wilmington

TANASI

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

SUMMER STOCK YOUTH THEATER 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 03:00 pm Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.

Camp CMOW: Summer Send-Off

 Mon, 10 Aug at 09:00 am 116 Orange St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Bellamy Mansion Ghost Hunt, Wilmington, NC - Friday June 12, 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm The Bellamy Mansion Museum

Christie Lenée w/ Katie Marie

 Fri, 21 Aug at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Port City Rock Jam 2026

 Sat, 01 Aug at 11:00 am 1002 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4334, United States

Landon McNamara w/ Layton Meacham

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Plant Swap Bingo

Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm Waterline Brewing Company

Camp Fusion Full Day (Grades K-5)

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am 1416 Market St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Bellamy Mansion Ghost Hunt, Wilmington, NC - Saturday August 22, 2026

 Sat, 22 Aug at 08:00 pm The Bellamy Mansion Museum

Jazz Club w/ The Jim Ferris Trio

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm 127 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Kids Consignment Sale - Super Hearts - Fall 2026

 Thu, 24 Sep at 09:00 am 4700 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters

 Sat, 29 Aug at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Heavy Traffic

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm Poplar Grove Plantation USD 0 to 23

Wilmington Film History River Cruise with Wilmington Water Tours

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Wilmington Water Tours LLC

Summer Scream: A Haunted Market

 Sat, 08 Aug at 02:00 pm Elks Lodge 532 Wilmington, North Carolina

Dance and Art Camp: Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts

 Mon, 15 Jun at 09:30 am 902 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Bombargo

 Wed, 08 Jul at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Ballet Nepantla: Mistica

 Wed, 21 Oct Thalian Hall

Summer Arts Camp 2026

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church USD 45

Kam & Friends 2: We Are The World! 🌍🎤 Local Artist Showcase 10 Artists • Live Hip-Hop • Alt Rap

Fri, 19 Jun at 07:30 pm 1612 Castle St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Crafts & Crystals Faires: A Night Market

 Sat, 10 Oct at 02:00 pm Elks Lodge 532 Wilmington, North Carolina

CAM After Dark: Pride Gallery Talk with Ben Billingsley

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:30 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Easy Honey

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Jon Shain & FJ Ventre

 Sat, 15 Aug at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Sean Thomas Gerard & David Dixon at Live at Ted's**NEW DATE

Sat, 03 Oct at 08:00 pm Live At Ted's

Yoga at CAM with Wilmington Yoga Center

 Sat, 18 Jul at 09:00 am 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Fifth Annual Trash'n Fash'n Show

 Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm 1107 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4335, United States

American Ballet Theatre Studio

 Wed, 11 Nov Thalian Hall

Dan Duvall Live at Dead Crow Comedy

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

Micah Kolk

 Sat, 25 Jul at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Love Island Watch Party with The Wilmington Girls Club and Ponysaurus

 Sun, 07 Jun at 08:00 pm Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Free

Brews and Clues - Brooklyn Arts Social District Scavenger Hunt

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Brooklyn Arts District USD 10

Mary’s Art Explorers with Brightstar Theatre: Peter Pan

 Sat, 25 Jul at 10:00 am 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

North Carolina is Our Home

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Shanna in a Dress

 Sun, 28 Jun at 04:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Dance Technique Intensive + Auditions: Week 2

 Mon, 27 Jul at 09:00 am 902 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Mediumship Event

 Sun, 12 Jul at 02:00 pm 507 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Rounds on the River w/ CB Johnson

 Wed, 17 Jun at 07:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

TLVS (from Virginia) live in concert at Satellite Bar & Lounge

 Fri, 26 Jun at 08:00 pm Satellite Bar and Lounge Free

Nature Makers Camp

 Mon, 03 Aug at 09:00 am 116 Orange St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

JUSTIN HETER PAN Live at Ted's ORIGINAL MUSIC SHOWCASE!

 Sat, 20 Jun at 08:00 pm Live At Ted's

Drink and Draw with Angela

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:30 pm The Eagle’s Dare

Bright Eyes

 Sun, 14 Jun at 06:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Tree Frog

Wed, 17 Jun at 06:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Paint Your Pet: Character Edition

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:30 pm 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Scenes of Southport and Beyond" original paintings by Rich O'Donnell

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm 224 Market St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Art Buzz Kids Idol Slayers Art Camp

 Mon, 15 Jun at 09:00 am 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405

Business Presentations 1-Day Workshop | Wilmington, NC

 Fri, 12 Jun at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 534 to 1,815

BAD Day Music & Arts Festival

 Fri, 13 Nov at 07:00 pm Brooklyn Arts District

"Flesh for Frankenstein" screening at Jengo's Playhouse

Fri, 28 Aug at 08:30 pm 815 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Illumination Station VBS @ Pine Valley Baptist Church

 Sun, 14 Jun at 06:00 pm 3940 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Brews and Clues Scavenger Hunt - Brooklyn Arts District

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm The Brooklyn Arts District USD 10