Major Venues
(Click a section to go to that venue's site)
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Largest outdoor amphitheater in Wilmington. Located along the Cape Fear River downtown at the end of Front Street.
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
Performing Arts Center located on the campus of CFCC downtown. Features legacy acts and broadway musicals.
Hugh Morton Amphitheater at Greenfield Lake
Experience live music with a backdrop of the water and trees at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Seats up to 1200 people.
Brooklyn Arts Center
Events center located inside historic church at N 4th and Campbell Streets downtown. Standing room capacity of 750 people.
Thalian Hall Center for Performing Arts
The historic theater was originally constructed between 1855-1858. Serves both city government and cultural events. Located downtown on 3rd Street.
Kenan Auditorium
Performing arts center located on campus of University of North Carolina Wilmington; seats 1,000 people.
Downtown Wilmington
Bourgie Nights
Lounge with an intimate listening environment with standing room up to 150 people.
123 Princess Street
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Downtown Wilmington
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday shows
127 N Front Street
Pleasure Island Area
Midtown Wilmington
Hi-Wire Brewing
Live music each Friday from 6pm to 8pm featuring various local musicians.
1020 Princess Street
Wrightsville Beach & Mayfaire Area
Market Street Between Downtown & Ogden
Monkey Junction & Riverlights Area
The Veggie Wagon - Masonboro
3315 Masonboro Loop Road
(Really south Wilmington, but nearest to this category for now!)
Greenfield Lake Area
Ogden/Porters Neck/Scotts Hill Area
Slice of Life
4 locations but live music appears mostly at Porters Neck location.
155 Porters Neck Road
Castle Hayne Area
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