22 Things to Do in Wilmington NC This Week · June 11–14, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Lauren Daigle

Christian pop superstar Lauren Daigle performs live at Wilmington's largest outdoor music venue.

Friday, June 12, 2026 · Live Oak Bank Pavilion, Wilmington

Big Something

Beloved NC jam-rock band Big Something plays Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in an outdoor lakeside setting.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Wilmington

Night of a Thousand Gaga's: Cape Queer Pride Weekend Benefit Show

A Lady Gaga tribute benefit show celebrating Cape Queer Pride Weekend at a downtown Wilmington venue.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 6:00 PM · 420 N 3rd St, Wilmington

Velvetina's Blue Moon Burlesque Revue

An evening of glamorous burlesque performance at 420 N 3rd St in downtown Wilmington.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 8:00 PM · 420 N 3rd St, Wilmington

Arts & Culture

Six (The Musical)

The Tony Award-winning musical about the six wives of Henry VIII plays a limited three-night run at Wilson Center.

Friday, June 12, 2026 · Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center, Wilmington

Past Meets Pavement Walking Tours: Wilmington's African American Heritage

A 90-minute guided walking tour through historic downtown Wilmington exploring African American heritage, departing from Bellamy Mansion Museum.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 9:00 AM · Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market Street, Wilmington

Artist Reception – 'Perspectives' Featuring Joanne Geisel

Opening reception for gallery artist and instructor Joanne Geisel's new solo exhibition 'Perspectives' at Art in Bloom Gallery.

Sunday, June 14, 2026 2:00 PM · Art in Bloom Gallery, 970 Inspiration Drive, Wilmington

Gypsy (Opera House Theatre Company)

Opera House Theatre Company presents Gypsy, the beloved Broadway classic, with performances running June 18–28 at Thalian Hall.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Thalian Hall, Wilmington

Festivals & Special Events

Wavves & Wellness

A morning wellness event at Waterline Brewing combining local fitness brands, vendors, and house music from 10am–1pm.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:00 AM · Waterline Brewing Company, Wilmington

Bluegrass in the Grove Fest

An all-day outdoor bluegrass festival at historic Poplar Grove Plantation featuring live music from 11am to 8pm.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 11:00 AM · Poplar Grove, 10200 Highway 17, Wilmington

Cape Fear Blues Festival

One of summer's most anticipated multi-day music festivals returns to Wilmington, featuring local and national blues headliners at multiple venues.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Wilmington

Fifth Annual Trash'n Fash'n Show

Plastic Ocean Project's annual sustainability fashion show where designers create wearable art from ocean trash and recycled materials.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:00 PM · Wilmington

Family-Friendly

Dadurday Class

A Father's Day-themed FIT4MOM workout welcoming dads, kids, and the whole family for movement and memory-making.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 9:00 AM · Wilmington

Outdoors & Active

NC's Largest Sunflower Maze & Festival at Trask Family Farms

Explore 500,000 sunflowers and a field maze at Trask Family Farms just 10 minutes outside of Wilmington, open through June 29.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 9:00 AM · Trask Family Farms, Castle Hayne

Date Night

Battleship Sunset Yoga

An all-levels yoga flow guided by Rachel aboard the Battleship North Carolina at sunset, with live DJ sets and 50% off for students.

Monday, June 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Battleship North Carolina, Wilmington

Love Island Floating Watch Party at Wrightsville Beach

An adults-only floating watch party at Wrightsville Beach featuring Love Island drama, hosted by @mandabeachpanda.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Wrightsville Beach

Summer Solstice Yoga, Breathwork & Astrology

Celebrate the summer solstice with an evening of yoga, breathwork, meditation, and astrology at Wilmington Yoga Center.

Friday, June 19, 2026 6:00 PM · Wilmington Yoga Center

Murder Mystery Reserve 47: A Three-Part Murder Mystery Experience (Part 1)

An immersive three-part murder mystery experience hosted by Shivers, with Part 1 kicking off at an intimate Wilmington venue.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:00 PM · Wilmington

Sports

Jolly Mon King Classic Fishing Tournament

An annual multi-day fishing tournament at Ocean Isle Beach offering cash prizes and family-friendly fun along the Brunswick Islands.

Friday, June 12, 2026 · Ocean Isle Beach

Free Events

Free Summer Concerts at Wrightsville Beach Park

Free outdoor summer concert series at Wrightsville Beach Park every Thursday evening through July.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 6:30 PM · Wrightsville Beach Park, Wrightsville Beach

Wilmington Run Club Friday Morning Run

Wilmington Run Club gathers every Friday morning at Drift in Autumn Hall for a group run — all paces welcome.

Friday, June 12, 2026 6:30 AM · Drift, Autumn Hall, Wilmington

Run Con Sazón Wednesday Run

A free casual 2-mile run or walk with the Run Con Sazón crew every Wednesday at CargoCade in the Cargo District, with social time after.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:30 PM · CargoCade, The Cargo District, Wilmington