Arts events in Wilmington

Check out happening arts events all around Wilmington, NC

38 Special in Wilmington

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College

Everclear in Wilmington

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

Lord Huron

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

Wilmington, NC Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl 2026

 Sat, 23 May at 04:00 pm Sip Tiki Bar USD 0 to 23

Kylie Morgan, BRELAND in Wilmington

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

Tropidelic in Wilmington

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:30 pm Bowstring Brewyard

Lakeview in Wilmington

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

Wilmington, NC Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

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

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

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

BRELAND & Kylie Morgan

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Cape Queer Pride Fest 2026

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

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

Wilmington Sky Lantern Festival by Glow

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Wilmington North Carolina

Brooklyn Arts District Margarita Crawl

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm 420 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4050, United States, Wilmington, NC

American Craft Walk - Wilmington, NC

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

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

Songs of Peace 2026

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

Opera House Theatre Company - West Side Story at Thalian Hall

 Thu, 13 Aug at 07:30 pm Thalian Hall

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

AMERICAN CRAFTWALK 2026

 Sat, 12 Sep at 10:00 am Downtown Wilmington

SoDown in Wilmington

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 pm Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

Swan Lake at Kenan Auditorium

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Kenan Auditorium

Steep Canyon Rangers

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

Front Paige Media Book Fair!

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm 721 Surry St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Thunderbeard: #1 Tribute to ZZ Top - Wilmington, NC

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

5th Annual For the Ocean Gala

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Design NC: Cocktails in the Courtyard

 Thu, 30 Apr at 05:00 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Jayson Arendt at The Bend

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

30th Annual Orange Street Arts Fest

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am 120 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Weebs 'N' Wubs: Neon Bloom cosplay meets edm

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm The Barzarre

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS (Wilmington)

 Mon, 11 May at 07:30 pm 515 Wagoner Drive Wilmington NC 28403

UpScale ReSale & Design Challenge General Admission

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Hotel Ballast

Mac McAnally in Wilmington

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

Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox Author Event Presented by Burning Pages Bookstore

 Sun, 03 May at 02:00 pm 1502 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401-5521, United States

Mandingo in Wilmington

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 pm Angus Grill & Cantina

Benny Hill Jazz Quartet in FREE Concert!

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

Camp CMOW: Summer Kick-Off

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

theArtWorks Mother's Day Market 💐

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 200 Willard St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Art Adventures Summer Camp

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

Rock the Day for United Way

 Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm The Bend USD 24

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

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

Gareth Pearson in Wilmington

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm Live At Ted's

Hope in Motion

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm Hi-Wire Brewing Wilmington

Wilmington Voices Spring Concert

 Sun, 10 May at 03:00 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

No Future Fest

 Sat, 30 May at 11:30 am Dram Tree Tavern USD 13

Landon McNamara

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

SAVE THE DATE! May 9th Mother's Day Mimosa & Treat Bar! Gift Basket Drawing & Tastings!

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am 421 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Portcityrockjam

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

Ty Myers: The Legal Tour 2026

 Fri, 16 Oct at 07:30 pm Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Time Travelers Summer Camp: 250 Years of Fun

 Mon, 06 Jul at 09:00 am The Children's Museum of Wilmington

Summer Scream: A Haunted Market

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

Family Fun Event

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:30 am 5222 College Road, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

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

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

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

Runaway Gin: A Tribute to Phish

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

The Pop Culture Expo

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Elks Lodge 532 Wilmington, North Carolina

Sable Sorensen | Conversation, Q&A, Book Signing Event

 Wed, 06 May at 07:00 pm 516 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-3412, United States

Crafts & Crystals Faires: A Night Market

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

Beale Street Barber Shop 14 Year Anniversary Party!

 Sat, 02 May at 06:00 pm 710 South 17th Street , Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

April Swing Dance Jam Sesh

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center

DareDevil Comedy Theater Fundraiser!

 Wed, 29 Apr at 08:30 pm Dead Crow Comedy

Port City Heroes Expo

 Fri, 05 Jun Wilmington Convention Center USD 0 to 80

Bombargo

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

Azalea Art & Craft Festival

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

Sean Thomas Gerard & David Dixon at Live at Ted's

Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Live At Ted's

Exotic Plant Swap and Vendor Event

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

Wilmington Film History River Cruise with Wilmington Water Tours

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

Wilmington Handmade Haven

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 am Cameron Art Museum Free

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

This Land, These Voices

Sun, 10 May at 03:00 pm Cameron Art Museum

Soul-R Fusion

 Sun, 03 May at 04:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

The Handmade Pop-Up Wilmington

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 am Smith Creek Park Free

🎈 Grand Opening Carnival 🎉

 Thu, 07 May at 04:00 pm Foundations Early Learning Center (Wilmington at Riverlights - Foundations Early Learning Center)

Encore Presents: Print is Punk!

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm The Eagle's Dare Free

Capturing the Moment: Photography + Photo Editing

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Cameron Art Museum

Book & a Bottle April Pick Up & May Meet Up

 Tue, 19 May at 06:00 pm Wine Knot Sky Bar and Cocktail Lounge USD 65

A Tale of Two

 Sun, 31 May at 04:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Sip & Paint Karaoke Tote Bag Edition

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm 2390 Carolina Beach Rd #103 USD 42

La Cerca (from Arizona) live in concert at Satellite Bar & Lounge

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm Satellite Bar and Lounge Free

Still Austin Bourbon Tasting

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:30 pm 9 N Front St USD 41

CAM After Dark: Conversation with Joe Grant (Starworks)

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:30 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Summer Arts Camp 2026

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

SolTree Reign

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Laura McLean's Songwriter Showcase

 Wed, 20 May at 07:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

Murrayville Elementary Spring Carnival 2026

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm Murrayville Elementary

Cape Fear Chorale Presents: On the Road: An American Musical Travelogue

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm Winter Park Baptist Church

Wartime USO Jazz with Benny Hill

 Sun, 28 Jun at 05:00 pm 120 S 2nd St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

The Painted Arrangment

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm Elevate Coworking USD 130

Meditative Drawing: From Stress to Calm

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm 970 Inspiration Drive, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

Kashton’s Car Show & Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy

Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Historic Downtown Wilmington, Nc

Ultimate Battle Grounds 28 : Wilmington , NC

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am 1101 Manly Ave USD 34 to 802

Paint Like the Masters: Wayne Thiebaud

 Sun, 26 Apr at 10:00 am Cameron Art Museum

📸Meet the Photographer📸

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm 203 Racine Dr, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

Oil Painting for the Scaredy Cat

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Cameron Art Museum

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

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

Encore Chorale of Cape Fear Concert

 Sun, 17 May at 03:00 pm St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church Free

Backyard Sustainability Series: Backyard Composting

 Wed, 27 May at 05:30 pm New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension Free

Cyanotype Photograms for Beginners-May 2 Workshop

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm 970 Inspiration Drive, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

Discover the Art of Joomchi

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 970 Inspiration Drive, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28405

BAD Community Cleanup!

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am 1018 N 5th Ave Free