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Wilmington, NC Events: Concerts & Theatre
Live events, concerts, sports, theatre and unforgettable tours — handpicked, city by city.
Wilmington's calendar runs mainly on live music, with our listings tracking 177 concerts against 67 theatre performances — 274 events in total.
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center is the busiest venue in our data, hosting touring concerts and theatre. Thalian Hall, one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the country, anchors the historic performing-arts scene, while Dead Crow Comedy Room covers stand-up and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater hosts the city's outdoor summer concerts.
A 19th-century theatre still in regular use alongside a modern community-college performing-arts center gives Wilmington a calendar that spans well over a century of live entertainment history.
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Wilmington Symphony Orchestra: Barber Violin Concerto & Dvorak Symphony No. 9
Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30 PM
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
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What events are happening in Wilmington?
There are 86+ upcoming events listed in Wilmington, including 65 concerts, 18 theatre and 3 other. Browse the full Wilmington events calendar to filter by date and category.
What movies are playing in Wilmington right now?
43 movies are now playing in Wilmington, across 2 theaters, including Resident Evil (2026), Practical Magic 2 (2026), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). See all Wilmington movies and showtimes, updated daily.
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