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 ★
THE WEEKEND
JUN 19 - JUN 21
67 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Festivals · Food & Drink Events · Comedy & Magic
Saturday · June 20
Trae Crowder
The Liberal Redneck delivers sharp Southern wit at the Wilson Center.
Wilson Center · 8:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · June 19
Cape Fear Blues Festival
24th annual blues fest takes over downtown Fri-Sun — local + national acts at multiple stages.
Multiple Venues Downtown ·
Friday · June 19
Concerts 2
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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
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Summer Concert Series at Airlie Gardens
Theater & Performing Arts 3
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Hubblo: Immersive Dome Movies
Recurring daily until June 30, 2026
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Recurring | Thalian Hall Live Theatre Shows
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Shakespeare on the Green: Dream Festival
Comedy & Magic 2
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Harry Settel aka Lil Sasquatch
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Harry Settel aka Lil Sasquatch (Late)
Local Bars & Live Music 15
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Free Concert Friday: The Petty Thieves (Tom Petty Tribute)
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Friday Tunes with Doug McFarland
Wheelz Pizza 5-9
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Hi-Wire Live Music
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Machine Gun Band - Sunset Live Music Series
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Kam & Friends 2: Local Artist Showcase
10 artists; Live Hip-Hop, Alt Rap
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Asia Daye Band
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Catatonic Band
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DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS
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Lamp Light Lewis
Food Truck: Fitz's Biscuits 5pm
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Shot Thru The Heart: A Tribute to Bon Jovi
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The Doorsmen
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AZUL - CANCELLED
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Bacon Grease
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An Evening w/ The Settlement
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Sunset Live Music Series at Marina Grill
Recurring Fri/Sat
Festivals 4
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Songs of Peace Festival
Juneteenth + Pride celebration; multiple musicians, speakers, poetry
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Cape Fear Blues Festival
Runs Fri-Sun; featuring Scott Ellison Band, Catesby Jones, Fat Bastard Blues Band, Rhythm Bones + more
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Juneteenth Festival Week
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Juneteenth Uplighting at Battleship NC
Red, white and blue lighting to mark Juneteenth
Food & Drink Events 2
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Wilmington Historic Happy Hour Walking Tour
21+ tour, drinks not included
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Summer Wine Tasting
Presented by Monsieur Touton
Family-Friendly 1
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Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Storytime
Trumpet player Adam Moxeley-White; interactive storytime + try an instrument
Saturday · June 20
Comedy & Magic 5
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Stand Up Comedy Night
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Harry Settel aka Lil Sasquatch
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Trae Crowder
Comedian and podcast host Trae Crowder delivers sharp, witty stand-up comedy with a southern perspective.
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Harry Settel aka Lil Sasquatch (Late)
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Velvetina's Blue Moon Burlesque Revue
Local Bars & Live Music 9
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OC3ANS - Sunset Live Music Series
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Brown Dirt Cowboys
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Dew Drops
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Martin McConnell
Xul Beer Co. Tap Takeover 11am-11pm; Food Truck: Leo's Pizza 5pm
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The Blarney Brogues + DJ
DJ 9pm-12am
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Tropidelic w/ Beach Fly
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Justin Heter Pan
Original Music Showcase
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Run Hill / Fish of Wagoner / Ryan Henry & The Bastards
Rock/Punk
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The Conspiracy
70s-80s rock; 21+ after 10pm
Festivals 3
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Juneteenth NColor Festival
Historic Black Beach of NC
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Pride Fest Arts & Music Festival
Multiple artists and musicians
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5Kish Beer Run & Fundraiser
Benefits: Carolina Beach Elementary School, Friends of the State Park
Food & Drink Events 4
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Bend & Brew Father's Day Event
Includes yoga class, one drink
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4th Annual Belville Riverwalk Food Truck Rodeo
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B.A.D. Brews and Clues Scavenger Hunt
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Sourdough Workshop
All-inclusive
Family-Friendly 2
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Dinosaurs & Watercolors Workshop
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Family Trivia: America250
Farmers Markets 3
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Riverfront Farmers' Market
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Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
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Carolina Beach Market
Myrtle Beach, SC 53 mi 2 events
One Vision Of Queen Featuring Marc Martel
Fayetteville, NC 78 mi 1 event
Charlotte, NC 178 mi 2 events
Charlotte Knights vs Buffalo
George Lopez
Sunday · June 21
Concerts 1
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Boogie in the Park Concert Series
3rd Sunday of month
Local Bars & Live Music 5
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Butcher Gang Fest Vol. 2
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
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Fortunate Youth w/ Joe Samba & The Quasi Kings
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Cape Fear Blues Jam
Part of Cape Fear Blues Festival weekend programming
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Oceanic Summer Music Series
Festivals 1
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Summer Solstice Style Fashion Show
Food & Drink Events 2
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Father's Day at Waterline
$5 Kolsch drafts all day; Glizzies on the Go hotdogs; live music by Backflash 4-6pm
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Father's Day at Outer Dunes
$4 Mimosas, $4 Intracoastal Blondes
Family-Friendly 2
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Sundaes & Tie Dye Festival
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History Comes Alive River Cruise
Farmers Markets 1
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HDWM Artisan Market
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