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23 upcoming events in Wilmington on our checked calendar, next up: Indigo Girls with Linda Perry (Wilson Center) (Oct 29); Abbamania (Thalian Hall) (Nov 5); The Electric Light Orchestra Experience with Wilmington Symphony Orchestra strings (Wilson Center) (Nov 6).
This list is rebuilt from our North Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 21, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Wilmington This Weekend (Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026)
No one-off events on our Wilmington calendar this weekend. See everything on this weekend in North Carolina.
Upcoming Wilmington Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo Girls with Linda Perry (Wilson Center) | Thu, Oct 29: 7:00 PM (doors 6:00 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Abbamania (Thalian Hall) | Thu, Nov 5 (7:30 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| The Electric Light Orchestra Experience with Wilmington Symphony Orchestra strings (Wilson Center) | Fri, Nov 6: 7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Monty Python's Spamalot (Wilson Center, PNC Broadway and the Beach) | Nov 7-8 | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives (Wilson Center) | Fri, Nov 13: 7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| The Drifters (Thalian Hall) | Sat, Nov 14 (7:30 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Blade Runner Live: film with live orchestra (Wilson Center) | Sun, Nov 15: 6:30 PM (doors 5:30 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| UNCW Seahawks Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic (Trask Coliseum) | Nov 25-28 | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Very Merry Christmas (Opera House Theatre Company) (Thalian Hall) | Nov 28-29 (times not published on the listing) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| City of Wilmington Holiday Parade | Sun, Nov 29 (6:00-8:00 PM; Front St closed 5:00-7:15 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | Free |
| Celtic Angels (Thalian Hall) | Mon, Nov 30 (4:00 PM and 7:30 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Rhythm Street Movement's Who Brought the Humbug? (Thalian Hall) | Tue, Dec 1 (4:00 PM and 7:30 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Ballet for Young Audiences: The Nutcracker (Thalian Hall) | Dec 4-5 (showtimes not published on the page) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Battleship Alive! (Battleship NORTH CAROLINA) | Sat, Dec 5 (8 AM-5 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol (Big Dawg Theatre Company) (Thalian Hall) | Dec 10-20 (times not published on the listing) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Miracle on 34th Street The Musical (Thalian Association Community Theatre) (Thalian Hall) | Dec 11-20 | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| New Year's Eve Gala 2026 (Thalian Hall) | Thu, Dec 31 | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Pirates of Penzance (NYGASP) (Thalian Hall) | Sun, Jan 24 (3:00 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Thalian Association Community Theatre) (Thalian Hall) | Feb 5-14 (times not published on the listing) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| The Wiz (Wilson Center, PNC Broadway and the Beach) | Feb 6-7 (Show times not published) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| Twitty & Lynn (Thalian Hall) | Sat, Mar 6 (7:30 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
| WHITNEY: One Moment in Time (Thalian Hall) | Fri, Mar 12: 7:30 PM (90-minute show per the page) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
Running for Weeks in Wilmington
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCW Seahawks men's basketball home games (Trask Coliseum) | Nov 2-Mar 2, 2027 | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
Wilmington Events by Month
- October 2026 1 in Wilmington
- November 2026 11 in Wilmington
- December 2026 6 in Wilmington
- January 2027 1 in Wilmington
- February 2027 2 in Wilmington
- March 2027 2 in Wilmington
Venues in Wilmington
- Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts Theatre
- Trask Coliseum Arena
- Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College Performing Arts Center
More nearby: Coast NC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
State Parks in New Hanover County
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Beach State Park Official page | Carolina Beach, New Hanover County · Coast | Free day use |
| Fort Fisher State Recreation Area Official page | Kure Beach, New Hanover County · Coast | Free day use |
More State Parks in The Same Region
Same region as Wilmington (Coast), not the same county: check the drive before you plan a day.
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Macon State Park Official page | Atlantic Beach, Carteret County · Coast | Free day use |
| Hammocks Beach State Park Official page | Swansboro, Onslow County · Coast | Free day use |
| Jockey's Ridge State Park Official page | Nags Head, Dare County · Coast | Free day use |
State park facts come from our state park dataset (last checked Oct 27, 2026), read on each park’s own ncparks.gov page. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
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Map of Places in Wilmington
Full calendar: Wilmington events by date, with the venues and parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Wilmington?
The lists above are built from our checked events dataset for the town or towns named, followed by the state parks in the same county and region. We name only what we have read on an official page.
Does this list every attraction?
No. It lists events we have checked and state parks we hold data for. Museums, gardens and landmarks will appear here once we have read their official pages; until then we do not guess.
How do I see what is on this weekend?
The weekend table above updates daily, and our statewide weekend page covers every region. The Coast hub lists the whole region.
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price were read; all rows are in the North Carolina events dataset with a checked date on every row.
- Park facts (hours, day-use cost, pet rule) were read on each park’s own ncparks.gov page; all rows are in the North Carolina state parks dataset.
How we check: editorial standards, verification log, corrections.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Things to Do in Wilmington”, itsnorthcarolina.com/destinations/wilmington/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.