Entertainment events in Wilmington

Check out happening entertainment events 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

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

Urgent: Tribute to Foreigner

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

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

Chefs' Showcase

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:00 pm Hotel Ballast

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

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

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

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

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

Sam Robbins: Night 2

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

The Warped Band: Official Warped Tour Tribute

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess 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

The Low End Legion Presents: Liquid Lounge Tap Yard

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

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

Yummy Yoga

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

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

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

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

Santa's Sleigh Ride on the Cape Fear River

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:30 pm Wilmington Water Tours LLC

White Rabbit Red Rabbit Auditions

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm 432 Landmark Drive, Suite 1, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Supa Dupa Duo LIVE @ Tap Yard

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Tap Yard Wilmington Free

Sexy Saturday Morning Cartoons

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm Waterline Brewing Co. USD 18 to 109

Holiday Lights River Cruise

 Mon, 22 Dec at 07:00 pm Wilmington Water Tours LLC

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

 Fri, 19 Dec Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

My Bloody Valentine Goth Prom at Eagle’s Dare

 Sat, 14 Feb at 08:00 pm The Eagle's Dare USD 19

Fancy Gap w/ Lua Flora at Bourgie Nights

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:00 pm 127 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Jazz at CAM: The Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble

 Thu, 08 Jan at 07:00 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party @ Cheetah Wilmington, Saturday, Dec.20th @ 6pm

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Cheetah Premier Gentlemen's Club of Wilmington Free

History & Architecture Tour of Wilmington

Sat, 20 Dec at 11:30 am Front Street Inn

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

Grief Alchemy w/ Alyssa

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:30 pm 7110 wrightsville ave unit b-8, Wilmington, NC

Holiday Lights River Cruise

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

The Rusty Nail Christmas Party 2025

Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm 1310 South 5th Avenue , Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Audiomelt Live at The Rusty Nail

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm The Rusty Nail

Hiroya Tsukamoto

 Sun, 01 Feb at 04:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

DOOMER NEW YEAR AT THE BARZARRE

 Sun, 28 Dec at 08:00 pm The Barzarre

Its a Wonderful Life - Film

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm Thalian Hall

Divine Divas: Legends & Icons Music Revue

 Sat, 21 Feb at 06:00 pm Terraces on Sir Tyler

Holiday LIghts River Cruise

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

Hunger Games and Divergent Movie Marathon

 Fri, 26 Dec at 03:00 pm 721 Surry St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

North Carolina Jazz Festival - Friday Night

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:00 pm Hotel Ballast Wilmington By Hilton

DONNA THE BUFFALO (Wilmington)

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

Thurston Howell: A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular

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

PRE New Years Eve Party

 Sat, 27 Dec at 06:00 pm Wine Knot Sky Bar and Cocktail Lounge USD 7

New Year Celebration @ Seven Mile Post

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm 7219 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28411

WSO Holly Jolly [Mid-Season] Holiday Mixer

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:30 pm Bourgie Nights

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm CFCC's Wilson Center - Wilmington

Christmas Pajama Party

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 341 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Mac & Cheese Contest

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am 7769 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28411

Songs From the Road Band

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

CircleSinging with Nate

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

The Paper Stars

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401-5025

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

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

ENDTIMES 2025 - WILMINGTON GOTH NIGHT

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm The Barzarre

Christmas "Shopping Spree" Community Outreach Extravaganza

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

Heimweh in Wil

 Sun, 08 Feb at 07:00 pm Stadtsaal Wil

Christmas Sweater Parlour House Party

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm 7227 Market St, Wilmington, NC

Late Night Music featuring The Nate Gerry Trio

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm 7211 Market St, Wilmington, NC

Charity Concert and Lindy Hop Social Dance with the Brunswick Big Band

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:30 pm Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center

Christmas Jazz w/ The Jim Ferris Trio

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm 127 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Floating Lantern Ceremony

 Sun, 11 Jan at 03:00 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

UPWA presents New Years Massacre 2026

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm National Guard Armory

Sam Jay (Special Event) Live at Dead Crow Comedy

Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm 511 N Third Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

New Year's Eve Soiree at Wine Knot Sky Bar

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm Wine Knot Sky Bar and Cocktail Lounge USD 48

Songwriter Workshop w/ Sam Robbins

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

Parade

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:30 am N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

EBM NIGHT - Come dance your pants off!

 Mon, 29 Dec at 08:00 pm The Barzarre

It's a Cold Mountain Christmas + NC Food Bank Drive - Fermental

 Sat, 20 Dec at 05:00 pm Fermental

Holiday LIghts River Cruise

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

Tap Yard New Year's Bash feat. Vinyl Riot

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm Tap Yard Wilmington Free

K-Pop Glow Skate

 Fri, 19 Dec at 01:00 pm 341 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Festive Sweater and White Elephant Gift Exchange Holiday Party

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 109 Pier Master Point, Suite 140, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Carolina Hurricanes Watch Party

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:00 pm Carolina Ale House (317-C College Rd, Wilmington, NC)