Saturday · September 12
Koe Wetzel
Texas country rebel brings The Night Champion World Tour to the riverfront.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 8:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Weekend in Port City ★
THE WEEKEND
SEP 11 - SEP 13
67 Events · Local Bars & Live Music · Festivals · Family-Friendly · Weekly Fun
Sunday · September 13
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
Tom Petty's longtime guitarist headlines the Wilson Center Sunday night.
Wilson Center · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · September 11 · $23.18
Wilmington Goth Fest 2026
Three-day dark-wave takeover of Barzarre — DJ sets, live acts, all the black eyeliner.
Barzarre · 6:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · September 12
Bourbon, Bluegrass & Brews Festival
2nd annual — live bluegrass, bourbon tastings, BBQ, and craft beer under the bridge.
Waterline Brewing · 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday · September 11
Concerts 1
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Blakeslee Concert Series
Kure Beach Sunsets Food Trucks & Music free concert
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Beckwith Recital Series: Seraph Brass
Comedy & Magic 1
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Peter Revello
Two shows
Local Bars & Live Music 11
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DJ Riz & Slim Deluxe
House, R&B, Hip-Hop, Afrobeats
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Doug McFarland
Wheelz Pizza truck 5-9pm; $4 off 4-packs
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Sunset Live Music Series
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Whiskey Run
Live at the Line concert series; doors 5pm; Smash N' Dash food truck
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Audio Archives Cover Band
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Cosmic Charlie: High Energy Grateful Dead
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Spare Parts
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The Casserole
Salita Pizza free delivery from 5pm
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The Moto's
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Mixed Signals
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Live Music on the Carolina Beach Pier
Festivals 1
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Wilmington Goth Fest 2026
Multi-day event Sep 11-14
Food & Drink Events 2
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Wilmington Historic Happy Hour
21+ tour, drinks not included
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Chilled Reds Wine & Food Pairing
Brut & Bougie + Savorez — 4 chilled red wines + 4 pairings; limited
Family-Friendly 1
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Planetarium Show — Cape Fear Skies
Birth of Planet Earth show
Sports & Outdoor 1
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Carolina Beach Inshore Challenge
Annual inshore fishing tournament, Sep 11-12
Weekly Fun 1
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Friday Karaoke w/ DJ Kenny Mac
Raleigh, NC 111 mi 1 event
Hopscotch Music Festival - Night 2
Charlotte, NC 178 mi 1 event
Yiasou Greek Festival
Free Festival
Saturday · September 12
Concerts 2
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Port City Jerry Day
Grateful Dead tribute benefit for United Way of the Cape Fear Area
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Koe Wetzel
Rising country/Americana artist known for authentic storytelling and energetic live performances.
Comedy & Magic 1
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Peter Revello
Two shows
Local Bars & Live Music 12
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Sips & Songs: Jesse Stockton
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Free Live Music
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Sunset Live Music Series
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Tom Choiniere
Gustu Peruano food truck 5-8pm
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Birdwell Beat
Adventures in Lagerland all day 11am-10pm; Leo's Pizza truck 5pm
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Classic Rock Night w/ Isle of Rock
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Frank Grant & The Usual Suspects
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Krispee Biscuits + DJ
DJ inside 9pm-12am
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Alternative Vision
Reggae Saturday — Righteous Roots on the rooftop (per wall scrape)
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OMG Band
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Righteous Roots w/ Ryan Henry
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Dirty Dead (Jerry Day After Party)
Festivals 4
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American Craft Walk
Local & regional artisans on Front St
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Brick Convention
LEGO Fan Expo, Sep 12-13
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Bourbon, Bluegrass & Brews Festival
Folkstone Stringband, Massive Grass, Better With Bourbon
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Wilmington Goth Fest 2026
Day 2 of Wilmington Goth Fest
Food & Drink Events 2
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Feast Fest Wine Beer & Food Pairing
With Savorez, benefits Feast Down East; special beer release + music
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THC Seltzer Tasting — Mad Mole
Family-Friendly 4
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Planetarium Show — One World, One Sky
Big Bird's Adventure kids show; Cape Fear Skies at 3pm
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Outlander in the Cape Fear Cruise
13+: $40, under 13: $20
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Painted Bunting Public Banding Demo
At the Marina Flagpole
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Poplar Grove Plantation Ghost Hunt
Overnight paranormal investigation of the 1850s plantation
Farmers Markets 3
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Carolina Beach Market
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Riverfront Farmers Market
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Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Sports & Outdoor 1
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Carolina Beach Inshore Challenge
Day 2 of inshore tournament
Outdoor & Sporting Events 1
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Alumni Weekend
Weekly Fun 2
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Karaoke
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Karaoke Night
Fayetteville, NC 78 mi 1 event
Fayetteville Greek Festival
Free Festival
Raleigh, NC 111 mi 1 event
Hopscotch Music Festival - Night 3
Sunday · September 13
Concerts 1
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Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
Mike Campbell, legendary guitarist from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, performs with his backing band The Dirty Knobs, delivering high-energy rock performances.
Theater & Performing Arts 1
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Long Story... short: A Study of the Written Word
Local Bars & Live Music 2
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Baila in The Boatyard
With Wilmington Latin Dance
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Treya Sings
Festivals 3
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Brick Convention
Day 2 LEGO Fan Expo
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Hippie Fest w/ Dubtown Cosmonauts
Groovy vendor market + live music from Dubtown Cosmonauts 1-3pm
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Wilmington Goth Fest 2026
Day 3 of Wilmington Goth Fest
Food & Drink Events 1
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Bubbly, Bites & Bragging Rights
Wine w/ Emma — tasting, gluten-free brunch bites, games, prizes
Family-Friendly 3
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Outlander in the Cape Fear Cruise
13+: $40, under 13: $20
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Waggin' Tails Farm Vaccine Clinic
Free distemper vaccines; low-cost rabies, microchips, more
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Bright Star Theatre Presents: Hispanic Folktales
Registration required
Farmers Markets 1
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HDWM Artisan Market
Weekly Fun 2
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Luck of the Draw
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Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
Jamrock Jamaican food truck 5pm
Community 1
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WHQR Day Celebration
Free prizes, Smash N Dash food truck, cake, more
Raleigh, NC 111 mi 1 event
Sazón Latin Food Festival Raleigh
Free Festival
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