Festivals in Wilmington

Check out happening festivals events all around Wilmington, NC

Ready, Set, School! Back-to-School Family Fun Festival

 Sat, 16 Aug at 01:00 pm First Baptist Church Activity Center Free

Crystals + Mystics Festival (Wilmington)

 Sun, 14 Sep at 12:00 pm Waterline Brewing Company

Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Marlon Funaki in Wilmington

 Fri, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Wilmington Oktoberfest 2025

 Sat, 27 Sep at 04:00 pm Wilmington USD 7 to 31

Liquid Summer Festival - Wilmington, NC

 Sat, 16 Aug at 02:00 pm Light House Bear and Wine Festival USD 59 to 99

American Craft Walk - Wilmington, NC

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

The First Cut Horror Film Festival 2025

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

Fall Fest at Riverlights

 Sat, 25 Oct at 11:00 am Riverlights

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

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

The Warped Band - The Official Tribute to Warped Tour

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

German Christmas Market - 8th Annual

 Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am 612 S College Rd, 28403

Thurston Howell: Yacht Rock Spectacular w/ The Business End

 Sat, 16 Aug at 05:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Port City Jerry Day For The United Way 2025

 Sat, 13 Sep at 06:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Sean Heely's Celtic Christmas

 Wed, 03 Dec at 07:00 pm Thalian Hall

Drew Peterson

 Fri, 15 Aug at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401

The Groove Market at Riverlights

 Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am Riverlights

Fall Fest at Maides Park!

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

LET'S DANCE at The Underfront Co.

 Sat, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm The Underfront Co. Free

David Dixon & William Seymour

 Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm 2 Castle Street Wilmington, NC 28401

Bands End LIVE @ Tap Yard

 Fri, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm Tap Yard Wilmington Free

Friday Family Film Festival

 Fri, 15 Aug at 06:30 pm Unity Spiritual Center of Wilmington Free

Billy Currington and Kip Moore at Live Oak Bank Pavilion

 Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Foodie Festival at Riverlights

 Sat, 27 Sep at 11:00 am Riverlights

Summer Luau Party @ Cheetah Premier Gentlemen's Club of Wilmington!!

 Sat, 23 Aug at 06:00 pm Cheetah Premier Gentlemen's Club of Wilmington Free

Salty Swirl 2026 - Contra Dance Mini Weekend

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

Parrot Heads and Pints 🦜

Sun, 31 Aug at 01:00 pm 721 Surry St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Water Street Market - Wilmington

 Fri, 22 Aug at 05:00 pm N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States

Tell Me Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Experience

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

Port City Jerry Day for the United Way of the Cape Fear Area

 Sat, 13 Sep at 05:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater USD 7 to 13

Trousdale in Wilmington

 Tue, 30 Sep at 07:00 pm Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Rock the 90s

 Sun, 31 Aug at 07:00 pm 1002 Princess St., Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Tap Yard's Back to School Jam

 Sat, 16 Aug at 02:00 am Tap Yard Wilmington Free

Fermental Night Market - Wilmington

 Fri, 29 Aug at 04:00 pm Fermental

Art in the Arboretum

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

The 502s

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

Warped Band - Tribute to Warped Tour

 Fri, 22 Aug at 07:00 pm Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

 Wed, 19 Nov at 07:00 pm Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

AMERICAN CRAFTWALK 2025

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am Downtown Wilmington

Frank Grant & The Feelin - FREE LIVE MUSIC @ Sunset Live Music Series

Fri, 22 Aug at 06:00 pm 18 Harnett St , Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

ELECTRIC GLOW PARTY

 Sat, 16 Aug at 10:00 pm Ibiza Nightclub USD 25 to 30

Greek Fest Drive Thru Only

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

International Observe the Moon Night

 Sat, 04 Oct at 06:00 pm Cape Fear Museum

Watchhouse at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

 Sat, 30 Aug at 08:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

HIRIE

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

Wilmington Coffee Fest Cocktail Showdown 2025

 Fri, 26 Sep at 04:30 pm Azalea Station USD 36 to 68

Amped Up Tie Dye Party

 Sun, 31 Aug at 03:00 pm 1020 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

PokeKon Fest - Wilmington, North Carolina

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am Hotel Ballast

The 502s at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

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

10th Annual Oktoberfest Under the Bridge

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

2025 Wilmington, DE Halloween Bar Crawl

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

Trick Or Treat Fest 2025

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

Steep Canyon Rangers

 Thu, 25 Sep Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Wilmington Coffee Fest 2025

 Sat, 27 Sep at 09:00 am Cargo District USD 34

Fermental Night Market - Wilmington

 Sat, 27 Sep at 12:00 pm Fermental

Wilmington Goth Fest 25

 Sat, 13 Sep at 06:00 pm The Eagle's Dare USD 25 to 36

Nomadic Carnival

 Sat, 13 Sep at 08:00 pm Barzarre - Beer, Spirits, Tacos, Hookah & Music USD 13

4th Annual Rocktoberfest at The Eagle’s Dare

 Sat, 27 Sep at 07:00 pm The Eagle's Dare USD 19

Kaleo at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

 Sat, 20 Sep Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

2025 YMCA End of Summer Bash

 Fri, 22 Aug at 05:00 pm Robert Strange Swimming Pool

Water Street Market - Wilmington

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

Native Plant Festival: Native Garden Tour

 Sun, 21 Sep at 10:00 am New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension USD 10

WCR @ Coffee Fest (Wilmington) '25

 Sat, 27 Sep at 09:00 am The Cargo District

Fire in the Pines Festival 2025

 Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am Halyburton Park

"Faith Ignited 2025" Presents So...Does Your Church Have Talent?

 Sat, 11 Oct at 06:00 pm Kenan Auditorium Free

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

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

Festival Cape Fear Latinos

 Sat, 20 Sep at 12:30 pm 10 Cowan St, Wilmington, NC 28401-3060, United States

Parking Watchhouse

 Sun, 31 Aug at 12:00 am Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Fins Up Festival

 Sun, 31 Aug at 02:00 pm Waterman's Brewing

Cape Fear Buddy Walk

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

14th Annual Joe’s Bucket Bash

Sat, 23 Aug at 10:30 am Capt'n Bill's Backyard Grill & Volleyball Facility

Fermental Night Market - Wilmington

 Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 pm Fermental

Jamaica Independence Celebration

 Sun, 17 Aug at 03:00 pm Waterline Brewing Company

Battleship Alive!

 Sat, 27 Sep at 09:00 am 1 Battleship Rd Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Mema's Crab Fest

 Sat, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm 8232 Market St USD 82

Flying Machine’s Oktoberfest Celebration

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am 3130 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC

A Preview: Forward Motion Dance

 Sun, 24 Aug at 03:00 pm 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28412

Afrobeats and Brunch Day Party

 Sun, 17 Aug at 03:00 pm Amplify NC USD 18

The Wave Market in The Boatyard

 Sun, 24 Aug at 10:00 am 10 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401-3079, United States

Home - Play at Thalian Hall

 Sat, 18 Oct at 07:30 pm Thalian Hall

BBQ, BALLOTS, & BEATS

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Voyage - Wilmington

Summerween: Twisted Carnival Party

Fri, 22 Aug at 09:00 pm Barzarre

The Occult and Oddities Fest

 Fri, 19 Sep at 12:00 am Elks Lodge 532 Wilmington, North Carolina

Phantogram

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

The Revivalists Afterparty w/ Krispee Biscuits

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

The Brook & The Bluff with Toledo

 Sun, 21 Sep Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Jengo's Summer Film Series: "Burnout"

 Fri, 15 Aug at 07:30 am 815 Princess St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401

Zombie Fest 2025 with The Phantom AD

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

PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show - Wilmington, NC

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

The Brook and The Bluff at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

 Sun, 21 Sep at 06:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

12th Annual Pawz In Park

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

The Groove Holiday Market at Riverlights

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am Riverlights

Make Wilmington Weird Fear Fest

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

Wilmington Color Run By Color Craze

 Sat, 27 Sep at 09:00 am Wilmington

Campana sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico

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

2025 Back Door Kitchen Tour

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

Marina Grill Bike Night w/ Jet22 Refueled at the River!

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm Marina Grill

Chefs' Showcase

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:00 pm Hotel Ballast

Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in Wilmington

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

The Groove Market at Riverlights

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am Riverlights

Kaleo

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:00 pm Greenfield Lake Amphitheater