Festivals in Wilmington

Check out happening festivals events all around Wilmington, NC

10th Annual Oktoberfest Under the Bridge

 Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 pm 721 Surry St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Fall Fest at Riverlights

 Sat, 25 Oct at 11:00 am Riverlights

Trick Or Treat Fest 2025

 Sat, 25 Oct at 10:00 am Elks Lodge 532 Wilmington, North Carolina

Fall Fest at Maides Park!

 Fri, 10 Oct at 06:00 pm 1101 Manly Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405-3215, United States

The First Cut Horror Film Festival 2025

 Sat, 04 Oct at 11:00 am Jengo's Playhouse

Fire in the Pines Festival 2025

 Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am Halyburton Park

Wilmington, NC Day of The Dead Bar Crawl - Dia De Muertos

 Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm Wilmington USD 15 to 31

Onyx Club Boys

 Sat, 18 Oct at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401

The Wailers In Wilmington

 Sun, 05 Oct at 05:00 pm Waterline Brewing Co.

Larry Keel Experience

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401

The Groove Holiday Market at Riverlights

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am Riverlights

Sean Patton Live at Dead Crow Comedy

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

Tell Me Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Experience

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

Bluegrass & BBQ

 Sun, 05 Oct at 04:00 pm Covenant Church

Wilmington Day of The Dead Bar Crawl - Dia De Muertos

 Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm Sip Tiki Bar USD 15 to 31

The 502s at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

 Sun, 05 Oct at 06:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

4th ANNUAL FALL SKATE FILM FESTIVAL

 Sat, 18 Oct at 07:00 pm Satellite Bar and Lounge

Jon Shain & FJ Ventre

 Fri, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401

Phantogram at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

 Sun, 12 Oct at 06:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Seth Walker

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

Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas

 Wed, 03 Dec at 07:00 pm Thalian Hall

Lucas Zelnick Live at Dead Crow Comedy

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

Salty Swirl 2026 - Contra Dance Mini Weekend

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

Fermental Night Market - Wilmington

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm Fermental

Campana sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm 515 Wagoner Dr, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

2025 Wilmington, DE Halloween Bar Crawl

 Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm Wilmington USD 9 to 18

Joseph Terrell & Jordan Tice

 Fri, 07 Nov at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

 Thu, 02 Oct at 07:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in Wilmington

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:30 pm The Underfront Co. USD 19 to 24

Art in the Arboretum

 Sat, 11 Oct at 10:00 am 6206 Oleander Drive, 28403

17th Annual Touch-a-Truck® - Wilmington, NC

 Sun, 12 Oct at 10:00 am 4740 Hurst Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States

Water Street Market - Wilmington

 Fri, 21 Nov at 05:00 pm N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

Jazz at CAM: Thrio

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

The Revivalists Afterparty w/ Krispee Biscuits

 Thu, 06 Nov at 09:00 pm 1756 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

ERIC JOHNSON - Texaphonic Tour 2025 (Wilmington)

 Tue, 14 Oct at 07:30 pm 515 Wagoner Drive Wilmington NC 28403

WILLIS w/ HAPPY LANDING

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

The 502s

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Fall Festival x Dia De Los Muertos Celebration - FREE EVENT

 Sat, 01 Nov at 12:00 pm 10 Harnett Street , Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Cape Fear Buddy Walk

 Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 am 20 N. 4th Street, Suite 450, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Home - Play at Thalian Hall

 Sat, 18 Oct at 07:30 pm Thalian Hall

Jess Klein

 Sun, 12 Oct at 04:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401

Phantogram

 Sat, 11 Oct at 07:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Scholarship Pageant Presented by Truist

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:30 pm UNCW Kenan Auditorium

Wilmington Historic Half 10K & 5K

Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 am 10 Cowan St, Wilmington, NC 28401-3060, United States

Pierre Bensusan LIVE at Live At Ted's - Wilmington, NC

 Mon, 24 Nov at 07:00 pm Live At Ted's

Electric Avenue at Thalian Hall

 Thu, 13 Nov at 07:30 pm Thalian Hall

Soul-R Fusion

 Sun, 26 Oct at 04:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401

Make Wilmington Weird Fear Fest

 Sun, 12 Oct at 12:00 pm Hi-Wire Brewing - Wilmington Free

Greek Fest Drive Thru Only

 Fri, 24 Oct at 11:00 am 608 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC

12th Annual Pawz In Park

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 am Long Leaf Park, Wilmington

Greek Fest Drive Thru Only

 Sun, 26 Oct at 11:00 am 608 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC

Smart Start Family Festival

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Long Leaf Park, Wilmington

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Wilmington

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:30 pm The Underfront Co. USD 19 to 24

2025 Back Door Kitchen Tour

 Sat, 11 Oct at 10:00 am First Home on Tour

Zombie Fest 2025 with The Phantom AD

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm The Eagle's Dare USD 19

Kathryn Brewer, Author of Not Your Mother's Mystic at Cape Fear Book Fest

 Sun, 16 Nov at 02:00 pm 230 Grace St Free

Holiday Craft Market featuring 30+ local vendors

 Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 am 224 Market St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Wilmington Color Craze Run

 Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 am Wilmington

Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Country Band

 Mon, 17 Nov at 07:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401

Hi-Wire Wilmington's 4th Annual Family Fall Festival

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:00 pm 1020 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Brightmore of Wilmington Annual Fall Festival

 Fri, 10 Oct at 03:00 pm 2324 S 41st St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

The Groove Market at Riverlights

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am Riverlights

PokeKon Fest - Wilmington, North Carolina

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am Hotel Ballast

A Celtic Christmas at Thalian Hall

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:30 pm Thalian Hall

Holiday Open House of the 18th Century Burgwin-Wright House

Sat, 13 Dec at 05:00 pm 224 Market St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Pierre Bensusan LIVE at Live At Ted's - Wilmington, NC

 Sun, 23 Nov at 04:00 pm Live At Ted's

Chinese Food Festival

 Thu, 23 Oct at 12:00 pm 4610 Holly Tree Rd, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28409

EEK! Week Festival

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 am 116 Orange St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Dink If You Dare Pickleball Tournament Presented by The Kevin Walker Foundation

 Sat, 18 Oct at 09:00 am Pickle & Taps

SHAKEY - Neil Young Tribute

 Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401

Chefs' Showcase

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:00 pm Hotel Ballast

A Christmas Carol

 Sun, 30 Nov at 07:00 pm Thalian Hall

Cargo District Fall Fest @ The Rift

 Sun, 12 Oct at 03:00 pm 2144 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403

DONNA THE BUFFALO (Wilmington)

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

JJ Grey & Mofro

 Thu, 02 Oct at 09:45 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

EEK! Week Festival

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 am The Children's Museum of Wilmington, Orange Street, Wilmington, NC, USA

North Carolina Jazz Festival - Friday Night

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

Talent Show

 Sat, 22 Nov at 03:00 pm 980 Roundhouse Circle

Fall Festival and Fundraiser

 Sun, 26 Oct at 01:00 pm 3720 Federal Park Drive, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show - Wilmington, NC

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton USD 23

Jazz at CAM: Lynn Grissett Quartet

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

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

South East Dance Academy @ Riverfest!

 Sat, 04 Oct at 01:30 pm N 2nd St & Hanover St, Wilmington, NC

Cordame

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:00 pm Thalian Hall

The Revivalists

 Wed, 05 Nov Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

North Carolina Jazz Festival - Saturday Night

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Hotel Ballast Wilmington By Hilton

Big Gigantic

 Wed, 15 Oct at 07:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Big Gigantic at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

 Thu, 16 Oct at 06:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

The 502s

 Sun, 05 Oct at 10:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

John Legend at Live Oak Bank Pavilion

 Wed, 29 Oct at 08:00 pm Live Oak Bank Pavilion

The Revivalists & Lamont Landers

 Wed, 05 Nov at 07:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Home - Play at Thalian Hall

 Fri, 17 Oct at 06:00 pm Thalian Hall

Wilmington Skelly Run

 Sat, 18 Oct at 08:00 pm Wilmington

Electric Avenue

 Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm Thalian Hall

Chanticleer

 Wed, 22 Oct at 07:00 pm Thalian Hall

Stonewall Sports NC State Tournament - Community Meet & Greet

 Sat, 25 Oct at 10:00 am 496 S 10th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-5358, United States

A Christmas Carol at Thalian Hall

 Mon, 01 Dec at 04:00 pm Thalian Hall

Home - Play at Thalian Hall

 Sun, 19 Oct at 02:00 pm Thalian Hall

Willis

 Thu, 23 Oct at 07:00 pm Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

The Elovaters

 Tue, 11 Nov at 07:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater