Friday · May 22
38 Special
Southern rock legends kick off the weekend — Hold On Loosely live at Wilson Center.
Wilson Center · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗★ This Weekend in Port City ★
MAY 22 - MAY 24
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Friday · May 22
Southern rock legends kick off the weekend — Hold On Loosely live at Wilson Center.
Wilson Center · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · May 23
Grammy winner brings his sunny acoustic charm downtown for one night only.
Wilson Center · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · May 23
Reggae-rock favorites Iration play the riverfront with Tribal Seeds.
Live Oak Bank Pavilion · 6:30 PM
Tickets↗Friday · May 22 · Free
Summer kicks off on the Boardwalk with fireworks over the Atlantic.
Carolina Beach Boardwalk Gazebo ·
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38 Special
Techniques in Motion Show 1
The Wild Party
Opera House Theatre Company
Don't Tell Comedy - Cargo District
21+, secret location revealed day-of
Pat Burtscher
Also 9:30pm show
Comedy Show at Outer Dunes
Multiple comedians, 18+
Elena Woodard (Live Music)
Wheelz Pizza 5-9pm, $4 off 4-packs
Free Concert Friday: Emo Nite ILM w/ Forever This Way
Live Music (Hi-Wire Friday)
Oc3ans - Sunset Live Music Series
Animal Lounge
Food truck: Fitz's Biscuits 5pm
Dead Fletchers
Dead Letter Office: A Tribute to R.E.M
Justin Cody Fox Band (Acoustic)
Lee's Cut
Les Fontanelles w/ Finch & Duff
The Odd Ball — Drag & Variety Showcase
OMG Band
Drag Me to Ibiza: Kirby Kolby
Memorial Day Weekend: WET 'N WILD
Taco Palooza
Tacos, vendors, petting zoo
Boardwalk Blast Kickoff & Fireworks by the Sea
Summer kickoff weekend
Whiskey Society Event (Jeffersons)
Featuring Jefferson's selections
Tiki Cocktails & Hot Dog Event
5 tiki cocktails + free hot dog with purchase
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
Ages 0-5
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
American Legion Post 200
Boundless Tour in the PNC USCT Park
Little Explorer's Program
Ages 2-5
PNC Mobile Learning Adventure @ Fit for Fun
Friday Lunch + Wilmington's Longest Happy Hour
Friday Night Kirtan with Leah
Iration: Where It All Began Tour
Jason Mraz: Still Yours Tour
Punch Brothers
Techniques in Motion Show 2
Techniques in Motion Show 3
The Wild Party
Opera House Theatre Company
DEI Comedy Fundraiser
Donations benefit NAMI Wilmington
Pat Burtscher
Also 9:30pm show
Wilmington, NC Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl 2026
Frank Grant & The Feelin' - Sunset Live Music Series
Latin Night with DJ Chris Perez
Wilmington Latin Dance hosts
910 NOIZE Charity Rap Show
Joe Copple & The Wild East Band
OC3ANS + DJ
DJ 9pm-12am
Ocean Joe's Piano
Foam Brewers 10th Anniversary Tap Takeover, Pepe's Tacos 5pm
Flannel Rebellion (90s Grunge)
$5 cover after 10pm, 21+
Mystic River
Yacht Club Grand Opening Weekend
Grand opening weekend
2nd Annual Dram Tree Block Party
Print making, live music
Taco Palooza
30th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest
Memorial Day weekend tradition, 30th anniversary
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Multi-day kickoff to summer
Watermelon Fest
Watermelon eating contest, games, live music
Colorín, Colorado Storytime in Spanish
Guided History Tours
Kids at CAM: Magic, Light, and Sacred Geometry
Riverfront Farmers Market
Wilmington Farmers Market at Tidal Creek
Carolina Beach Market
Bet on Vets Casino Night Fundraiser
Benefits SENC Veterans Parade
Loud Music Company
Songs of the Sixties: A Ray Kennedy Cabaret
The Wild Party
Opera House Theatre Company
4 Bands at Barzarre
Blue Sunday with The Rhythm Bones
Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Jay Killman
Salita Pizza free delivery
Memorial Day Sunday Blowout w/ Resoul & DJ Willy
Machine Gun
The Gringos - Memorial Day Weekend
30th Annual Orange Street ArtsFest
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Saltwater Stories & Dinner
Tales of Shell Island, 3-course dinner
Fish Fry in the Garden
All-you-can-eat catfish, hush puppies, slaw
History Comes Alive with Dr. Chris Fonvielle
HDWM Artisan Market
Bubbly Brunch w/ $5 Mimosa Menu
Weekly Yoga
Tuesdays-Drum Jam (& Dance) — preview / weekly recurring kickoff
Play for Play for WSA Fundraiser
Wilmington School of the Arts playground fundraiser
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