Wilmington NC Performing Arts & Entertainment

Live Entertainment

Azalea Festival

North Carolina Azalea Festival
Wilmington, NC

The North Carolina Azalea Festival tradition began in 1934.  It showcases the community’s rich array of artwork, gardens, history, and culture through recreational, educational and family-oriented events.  The festivities include top-rated entertainment.

Learn More

Brooklyn Arts Center
516 N 4th Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
910.859.4615
map

Cape Fear Community College Center

703 N 3rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

map

See Schedule & Buy Tickets Here

Cape Fear Playhouse
Big Dawg Productions
613 Castle Street
Wilmington NC 28401
910.367.5237
map

Dead Crow Comedy Room
265 N. Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910.399.1492
map

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

1941 Amphitheatre Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

map

A magical and intimate setting to see a concert. The city-owned venue is surrounded by hundred-year-old cypress trees, NC longleaf pine tress, and 180 degrees of water.  The entertainment is managed by Live Nation.

See Schedule & Buy Tickets Here

Live Entertainment

Kenan Auditorium (UNCW)

UNCW Presents
515 Wagoner Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
910.962.3500

map

Learn More

Kenan Chapel
510 Arboretum Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
910.256.9578
map

Live Oak Bank Pavilion @ Riverfront Park

10 Cowan Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

map

This urban open-air concert and entertainment venue is situated in 6.6-acres of green space along the Cape Fear River and Riverwalk.  It is part of the city-owned Riverfront Park.  The entertainment is managed by Live Nation.  This scenic park is within walking distance of numerous restaurants, hotels and nightlife.

See Schedule & Buy Tickets Here

North Carolina Symphony
3700 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 130
Raleigh, NC 27612
919.733.2750

Opera House Theater Company

Wilmington, NC
910.762.4234

A Professional Theatre Company in a Community Environment.

Show Schedule

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910.632.2285

map

The Most Beautifully Designed Theater in NC
(Architectural Digest)

See Schedule & Buy Tickets Here

Wilmington Music Festival

Wilmington, NC
910.232.1236

Learn More

Movie Theaters

Buy Movie Tickets Here

Going back to movie theaters! – COVID-19 Safety procedures announced by your theater

Buy Movie Tickets Here

AMC CLASSIC Wilmington 16
111 Cinema Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
910.815.0266
map

Regal Mayfaire & IMAX
Mayfaire Town Center
900 Town Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
844.462.7342
map

Stone Theaters
The Pointe @ Barclay
2223 Blockbuster Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
910.795.4105
map

Festivals and Outdoor Music

Carolina Beach Music Festival

Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival

Fort Fisher Summer Concert Series

Kure Beach Boogie in the Park Concert Series

Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival

Wilmington Airlie Gardens Summer Concert Series

Wilmington Azalea Festival

Wilmington Cucalorus Film Festival

Wilmington Downtown Sundown Concert Series

Wilmington Jazz at the Bellamy Mansion

Wilmington North Carolina Jazz Festival @ Wilmington

Wilmington Riverfest

Wilmington Octoberfest

Wrightsville Beach Sounds of Summer Concerts in the Park

Tourist Information

VisitWilmingtonNC.com™