Friday · June 19 · $45+
Darius Rucker: Songs Of Summer Tour 2026
Hootie's hitmaker brings his summer tour to the riverfront — country gold all night.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Weekend in Port City ★
JUN 19 - JUN 21
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Friday · June 19 · $45+
Hootie's hitmaker brings his summer tour to the riverfront — country gold all night.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · June 20
The Liberal Redneck delivers sharp Southern wit at the Wilson Center.
Wilson Center · 8:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · June 19
24th annual blues fest takes over downtown Fri-Sun — local + national acts at multiple stages.
Multiple Venues Downtown ·
Darius Rucker: Songs Of Summer Tour 2026
Country music superstar and former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman bringing his summer tour to the stage.
w/ George Birge and Austin Williams
Summer Concert Series at Airlie Gardens
Hubblo: Immersive Dome Movies
Recurring daily until June 30, 2026
Recurring | Thalian Hall Live Theatre Shows
Shakespeare on the Green: Dream Festival
Harry Settel aka Lil Sasquatch
Harry Settel aka Lil Sasquatch (Late)
Free Concert Friday: The Petty Thieves (Tom Petty Tribute)
Friday Tunes with Doug McFarland
Wheelz Pizza 5-9
Hi-Wire Live Music
Machine Gun Band - Sunset Live Music Series
Kam & Friends 2: Local Artist Showcase
10 artists; Live Hip-Hop, Alt Rap
Asia Daye Band
Catatonic Band
DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS
Lamp Light Lewis
Food Truck: Fitz's Biscuits 5pm
Shot Thru The Heart: A Tribute to Bon Jovi
The Doorsmen
AZUL - CANCELLED
CANCELLED
Bacon Grease
An Evening w/ The Settlement
Sunset Live Music Series at Marina Grill
Recurring Fri/Sat
Songs of Peace Festival
Juneteenth + Pride celebration; multiple musicians, speakers, poetry
Cape Fear Blues Festival
Runs Fri-Sun; featuring Scott Ellison Band, Catesby Jones, Fat Bastard Blues Band, Rhythm Bones + more
Juneteenth Festival Week
Juneteenth Uplighting at Battleship NC
Red, white and blue lighting to mark Juneteenth
Wilmington Historic Happy Hour Walking Tour
21+ tour, drinks not included
Summer Wine Tasting
Presented by Monsieur Touton
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Storytime
Trumpet player Adam Moxeley-White; interactive storytime + try an instrument
Stand Up Comedy Night
Harry Settel aka Lil Sasquatch
Trae Crowder
Comedian and podcast host Trae Crowder delivers sharp, witty stand-up comedy with a southern perspective.
Harry Settel aka Lil Sasquatch (Late)
Velvetina's Blue Moon Burlesque Revue
OC3ANS - Sunset Live Music Series
Brown Dirt Cowboys
Dew Drops
Martin McConnell
Xul Beer Co. Tap Takeover 11am-11pm; Food Truck: Leo's Pizza 5pm
The Blarney Brogues + DJ
DJ 9pm-12am
Tropidelic w/ Beach Fly
Justin Heter Pan
Original Music Showcase
Run Hill / Fish of Wagoner / Ryan Henry & The Bastards
Rock/Punk
The Conspiracy
70s-80s rock; 21+ after 10pm
Juneteenth NColor Festival
Historic Black Beach of NC
Pride Fest Arts & Music Festival
Multiple artists and musicians
5Kish Beer Run & Fundraiser
Benefits: Carolina Beach Elementary School, Friends of the State Park
Bend & Brew Father's Day Event
Includes yoga class, one drink
4th Annual Belville Riverwalk Food Truck Rodeo
B.A.D. Brews and Clues Scavenger Hunt
Sourdough Workshop
All-inclusive
Dinosaurs & Watercolors Workshop
Family Trivia: America250
Riverfront Farmers' Market
Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Carolina Beach Market
One Vision Of Queen Featuring Marc Martel
Charlotte Knights vs Buffalo
George Lopez
Boogie in the Park Concert Series
3rd Sunday of month
Butcher Gang Fest Vol. 2
Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
Fortunate Youth w/ Joe Samba & The Quasi Kings
Cape Fear Blues Jam
Part of Cape Fear Blues Festival weekend programming
Oceanic Summer Music Series
Summer Solstice Style Fashion Show
Father's Day at Waterline
$5 Kolsch drafts all day; Glizzies on the Go hotdogs; live music by Backflash 4-6pm
Father's Day at Outer Dunes
$4 Mimosas, $4 Intracoastal Blondes
Sundaes & Tie Dye Festival
History Comes Alive River Cruise
HDWM Artisan Market
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