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Entertainment Options in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, North Carolina is primarily known as a beach town, but it has so much more to offer visitors and locals in the way of entertainment. Wilmington has a rich history and besides many historic sites, such as Fort Fisher, Historic Downtown can be like stepping into the past, with its stately historic homes and the Cape Fear River waterfront and walking tours, the popular Battleship North Carolina and much more. But Wilmington is also a college town and that means a young and vibrant nightlife and restaurant and bar scene. You’ll also find we are known for the arts, with musical concerts, art shows and theatrical performances throughout the year.

Concerts Scheduled For Wilmington, NC

We are a complete listing of upcoming major musical events and concerts in Wilmington, NC. Our information comes directly from the concert promoters who supply us with specific information about concerts in the Wilmington, Leland, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, NC area.

Regal Cinemas Mayfaire Stadium 16 Movie Theater

Wilmington’s Mayfaire Regal Cinema boasts 16 big screens and the IMAX Theater capable of showing IMAX filed blockbusters. Located in Mayfaire Town Center, The Regal Cinema has plenty of parking and a full consessions cafe offering popcorn, candy, hot dogs, beer wine and more.

900 Town Center Drive
Ph: 910.256.1857

Dead Crow Comedy Room – Wilmington,NC

Timmy Sherrill has reinvented Wilmington’s Comedy Room with Dead Crow bringing national touring comedians. A great bar and venue.

265 North Front Street
Ph: 910-520-5520

Break Time Billiards And Pool

If you like playing pool or billiards with lots of well maintained tables in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, Break Time is for you.

127 South College Rd
Ph: 910.395.6658
Fax: 910.395.2505

Ten Pin Alley – Bowling In Wilmington, NC

Ten Pin Alley Bowling Center is the newest and largest bowling alley and games center in the greater Wilmington area. With 24 lanes and state-of-the-art electronic scoring.

127 South College Rd
Ph: Phone: 910.452.5455
Fax: Fax: 910.39.5082

Brooklyn Arts Center

Brooklyn Arts Center is a renovated and converted church, now a stunning concert venue hosting regional and national touring acts, as well as special events.

516 North 4th Street
Ph: (910) 538-2939

Find Santa’s Gift Bag Contest

Find the icon of Santa’s Hidden Gift Bag on an Access Profile Page on our website and you can register for a chance to win all the gifts in Santa’s Gift Bag listed here.

Jerry Allen’s Wrightsville Beach Sports Bar and Grill

Jerry Allen’s is Wrightsville Beach’s favorite handout and sports bar, with mouthwatering food when you get hungry and lots of cold beer choices. We’re located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach and steps from the Ocean.

38 North Lumina Avenue
Ph: (910) 256-8286

The Pointe 14 Cinema

The Pointe Theatre is owned and operated by Stone Theaters in the brand new Barclay Commons Center in Wilmington. The theater has 14 screens and includes two PDX super-sized theaters.

2223 Blockbuster Road
Ph: (910) 795-4105

Wine and Design of Wilmington

Wine and Design of Wilmington, NC is the place for fun and creativity, painting your own work of art while enjoying the company of friends and good wine.

1319 Military Cutoff Road Suite JJ
Ph: 910.679.4750

Where To Watch Super Bowl LVIII in Wilmington, NC

Looking for a great place to watch Super Bowl LVIII? Check out this comprehensive list of great sports bars with lots of big screens, small screens, hot wings, burgers, nachos, dogs, chips and salsa and ll the other great stuff that goes with football… like, hea yeah, beer!

Wine and Design of Leland

503 Old Waterford Way Suite 107
Ph: 910.679-4750

Carolina Paddle Board Company—Wilmington, NC

Admit it, you want to try it, SUP, which is short for Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Carolina Paddle Board Co. in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach has what you need from the boards and equipment to clothing, rentals and instruction. So get out there and paddle.

1322 Airlie Road
Ph: 910-679-4473

AMC Classic 16 Cinema

Formerly Carmike Cinema, the movie theater in Midtown on Cinema Drive, is under the name AMC Classic 16 Cinema. As classic would suggest, this is a few frills theater with standard seating and budget pricing on tickets.

111 Cinema Drive
Ph: 910.815-0266

Sail Wilmington—Sailing Charters and Tours

When you sail the Cape Fear River with Captain Alan, you will have a whole new vantage point of Wilmington, NC, and the surrounding natural region. You’ll experience how the first arriving sailors felt as they coasted up the river with the tide. Sailboat rental, excursions, tours and weddings on the water under sail.

227 S Water Street
Ph: 910-538-8884

Summertime Free Family Fun-2018

Wilmington has a lot to offer besides its beautiful and wide sandy beaches. There are many weekly activities that kids will enjoy, as well as parents and grand parents. Many of these events are free of charge and are held during the day or the early hours of the evening. So get out there and enjoy Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Downtown and Wrightsville Beach with the family.

Painting With A Twist

Painting With A Twist is a fun way to be creative, enjoy friends and leave with your own work of art. Instructions are provided along with all the materials you will need. You bring your own beverage and snacks.

5732 Oleander Drive
Ph: 704-307-1668

Captain Charles Robbins’ Cape Fear River Adventures

Captain Robbins’ Cape Fear River Adventures offers guided excursions and camping trips  on the Cape Fear River and Black River near Wilmington, NC.

Riverwalk between Orange and Anne St.
Ph: 910-620-0296

Odell Willimson Auditorium at Brunswick College

Odell Williamson Auditorium is a performing arts theater located on the campus of Brunswick Community College, Bolivia, NC, serving the citizens of Brunswick County and surrounding areas of southeast North Carolina and northern South Carolina.

50 College Rd
Ph: (910)754-7416

Holiday Events In Wilmington, NC 2023

From caroling by horse drawn carriage to holiday lights, Wilmington, NC is aglow with holiday festivities, events and celebrations through New Year’s Eve.

Front Street

Yellow Dog Discs CDs, DVDs, Vinyl Records

Music lovers have found the spot in Wilmington for rare and used vinyl, CDs, DVDs and more. Tuned in to pop culture across the board, Yellow Dog also carries Funko POP figures.

351-1 S College Road
Ph: (910) 792-0082

Katy’s Grill And Sports Bar Wilmington, NC

Katy’s Grill and Bar is one of Wilmington’s most popular sports bars and restaurants with full menu for lunch and dinner. Located near UNCW, Katy’s is known for the Best Karaoke in Wilmington.

1054 South College Road
Ph: 910-395-5289

Big Dawg Productions — 613 Castle Street  •  Ph: 910-367-5237

Cardinal Lanes — 3907 Shipyard Boulevard  •  Ph: 910-799-3023

City Stage — 21 N. Front Street  •  Ph: 910-264-2602

Hannah Bloc Theater and Community Arts Center — 120 S 2nd Street  •  Ph: 910-341-7860

Kefi — 2012 Eastwood Road  •  Ph: 910.256.3558

The Whisky — 1 S Front St  •  Ph: 910.763.3088

TheaterNOW — 19 S. 10th Street  •  Ph: 910-399-3669