Performance Venues
The region features entertainment venues large and small that house local productions as well as touring music acts and plays. Here are some of the places to check out performances.
Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 | (910) 798-7700 | airliegardens.org
Entertainment: The Airlie Summer Concert Series with live music outdoors runs from June to late August or early September
Other attractions: Formal gardens, walking trails, views of Bradley Creek, 10 acres of freshwater lakes, azaleas, the 480-year-old Airlie Oak, N.C. Birding Trail location, Bottle Chapel, Butterfly House (May-Sept.), Art Exhibit (Jul.-Dec.), seasonal events such as Blooms & Brews, The Airlie Oyster Roast and Enchanted Airlie
Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park
10 Cowan St., Wilmington, NC 28401 | (910) 343-3614 | livenation.com/venue/KovZ917A0DZ/live-oak-bank-pavilion-events
Entertainment: National live performances, civic events, rentals
2025 lineup: Upcoming shows include The Black Keys (June), Dwight Yoakam (June), Brad Paisley (July), Jim Gaffigan (August), John Legend (October)
Thalian Hall Center for Performing Arts
P.O. Box 371, Wilmington, NC 28402 | (910) 632-2241 | thalianhall.org
Entertainment: Main Attractions series, Opera House Theatre Company season, Thalian Association Community Theatre season, Big Dawg Productions season, film festivals, Cinematique and Techmoja Theatre and Dance Company season
2025 lineup: Upcoming shows include Hairspray (June/July), Oklahoma! (August), Carling Gunhild (October), Cameron Carpenter (October), A Celtic Christmas (December)
CFCC’s Wilson Center
703 N. Third St., Wilmington, NC 28401 | (910) 362-7999 | wilsoncentertickets.com
Entertainment: National Broadway tours, national and international concerts, comedy and other performing arts events, including local renters
2025-26 lineup: Upcoming shows include Wynonna Judd (June), Gladys Knight (June), Three Dog Night (August), Chicago (February), Mamma Mia! (March), Kinky Boots (April)
Cameron Art Museum
3201 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28412 | (910) 395-5999 | cameronartmuseum.org
Entertainment: The Art of Food wine dinner (June), Port City Music Festival (June), Jazz at CAM live season, Live! at CAM Café series
Top exhibits/attractions: Rotating exhibitions in two wings of the museum, situated on 9.2 acres that include the PNC USCT Park featuring the Boundless sculpture, a large Whirligig, nature trails, pond and a Civil War historic site
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
1941 Amphitheater Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401 | (910) 343-3614 | greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com
Entertainment: Live Nation-booked concerts, civic events and rentals at an outdoor stage overlooking Greenfield Lake
2025 lineup: Upcoming shows include Shakey Graves (July), Drive-By Truckers (August), The Struts (August), Trombone Shorty (September), The Revivalists (November)
Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center
120 S. Second St., Wilmington, NC 28401 | (910) 341-7860 | wilmingtoncommunityarts.org
Entertainment: Performing and visual art shows and classes, World War II museum, Orange Street Pottery, film festivals and more; Thalian Association Community Theatre season, Voices in Community Choir, USO Show & Dance (November)
UNCW Kenan Auditorium
601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 | (910) 962-2515 | uncw.edu/seahawk-life/arts/presents
Entertainment: Kenan Auditorium Presents, UNCW Seahawk FAM; other performances
Brooklyn Arts Center + The Annex
516 N. Fourth St., Wilmington, NC 28401 | (910) 859-4615 | brooklynartsnc.com
Entertainment: Concerts, private events, fundraisers
Bellamy Mansion Museum
503 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28401 | (910) 251-3700 | bellamymansion.org
Entertainment: Special events include jazz concerts, history lectures, free community events, a Christmas open house and more; open daily for tours; also features rotating exhibits focused on fine art, history, historic preservation and design arts
Odell Williamson Auditorium
150 College Road NE, Bolivia, NC 28422 | (910) 755-8513 | https://bccowa.com
Entertainment: A 1,500-seat performing arts facility at Brunswick County Community College
2025 lineup: Upcoming shows include Big Daddy Weave (June), Taylor’s Thread Tribute to James Taylor (October), Sail on the Beach Boys Tribute (November), Get Ready: The Motown Tribute (January)
