# Events & Things To Do In Wilmington, North Carolina on 8th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Wilmington, North Carolina on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Wilmington, North Carolina on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Wilmington

- **Event Name**: Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Celebrating Music of Taylor Swift
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Celebrating Music of Taylor Swift, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/lets-sing-taylor-a-live-band-celebrating-music-of-taylor-swift/2300029301221615
  - **Venue**: Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, taylor-swift, calendar
- **Event Name**: Lakeview in Wilmington
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Lakeview Experience LIVE at Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard—This Friday, May 8, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Lakeview is hitting Bows
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/lakeview-in-wilmington/3300029651387520
  - **Venue**: Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yMjBjZDAxMC0wNzRjLTExZjEtODRmNC1jMWZmOTliNDhjNzMtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZjdmYWY3LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzA4MTU4OTk.avif
  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, art, live-music
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in The Elia - Wilmington nestled in bustling Wilmington, NC
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/candlelight-vivaldis-four-seasons/2300029799383800
  - **Venue**: The Elia - Wilmington
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  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious The Elia - Wilmington in Wilmington, NC sets the
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/candlelight-tribute-to-abba/2300029799304113
  - **Venue**: The Elia - Wilmington
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  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts
- **Event Name**: Hello, Dolly! - Wilmington
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Thalian Hall - Wilmington
🏠 Address: 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
🌆 City: Wilmington
📍 Location: 34.2378, -77.9461🎉 Welcome to Hello, Dolly! - Wilmington, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Jo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 11:30 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/hello-dolly-wilmington/3200029566732714
  - **Venue**: Thalian Hall - Wilmington
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Historic Happy Hour - Drinks & History Stroll
  - **Description**: A fun way to enjoy historic downtown Wilmington! 

Come take a Wilmington History & Architecture Tour and enjoy some drinks along the way!
$30 includes your guide and history tour.
Drinks are not included and are up to you!

Meet at ARRIVE/Dram Yard's
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/historic-happy-hour-drinks-and-history-stroll/200029755790345
  - **Venue**: Dram Yard
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- **Event Name**: Waylon Wyatt
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Waylon Wyatt, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in vibrant Wilmington, NC, this e
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/waylon-wyatt/2300029516441647
  - **Venue**: Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Waylon+Wyatt&date=Fri+May+08+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=3
  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Wilmington Handmade Haven
  - **Description**: Wilmington Handmade Haven is a fun in-person market full of unique crafts and local handmade goodies!About this Event🎨 WELCOME TO WILMINGTON HANDMADE HAVEN! 🎨An Indoor Art & Craft Pop-Up Event📍 Wilmingto
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/wilmington-handmade-haven/100001985561998387
  - **Venue**: Cameron Art Museum
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, pop-ups
- **Event Name**: This Land, These Voices
  - **Description**: 250 years. One land. Many voices. This Land, These Voices lifts songs of hope, struggle, and justice—honoring America’s past while calling us toward a more just and shared future. 

Join us for this Free concert featuring Wilmington Voices. It’s not just
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 149
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/this-land-these-voices/200029640055724
  - **Venue**: St Paul's Episcopal Church_Wilmington NC
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Lakeview at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard - Wilmington
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Lakeview at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard - Wilmington, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard - Wilmington in Wilmington,
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/lakeview-at-bowstring-pizza-and-brewyard-wilmington/2400029904888631
  - **Venue**: Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard - Wilmington
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- **Event Name**: SoDown
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at SoDown, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard in vibrant Wilmington, NC, this event
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/sodown/2300029707773021
  - **Venue**: Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81N2U2OTE5MC0yZjU1LTExZjEtYTc5Ni0yNTM3M2ExODNiODUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTA3LWRjMDI4YmNmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTIxNzkwMg.avif
  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Outlander in the Cape Fear Walking Tour
  - **Description**: Come celebrate love and local history with the "Outlander in the Cape Fear" walking tour on February 13, May 8, August 7 and November 13! 

The walking tour will invite guests to walk in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie Fraser from the global phenomenon
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 52
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/outlander-in-the-cape-fear-walking-tour/200029718346950
  - **Venue**: 224 Market St, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28401
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## Trending Events in Wilmington

- **Event Name**: Bead Society Class: “Wired Tree of Life Ring with a Bracelet Set"
  - **Description**: The Tree of Life stands as one of humanity's most profound symbols. Steeped in rich history and spiritual significance, it serves as a timeless reminder of our interconnectedness.✅ The roots embody our bond with theearth.✅ The trun
  - **Venue**: Wellness Plus Delaware
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69b79576eb840.jpg
- **Event Name**: Let Sleep Come First
  - **Description**: Did you know that how long you live is highly associated with how well you sleep, even after ANY effect of activity is removed (Chiara Cirelli, 2015 Biomed Central)? You are all invited to this informative holistic medicine class on sleep. Dr. Jane Pow
  - **Venue**: Wellness Plus Delaware
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d0697a8e315.jpg
- **Event Name**: Bead Society Class: " Magnetic Jewelry Set"
  - **Description**: For centuries, dating back to Roman times, magnets have been believed to enhance the body's natural healing abilities. This magnetic necklace and earring set is designed to shield against radiation from electronic devices like cell phones, tablets, and
  - **Venue**: Wellness Plus Delaware
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d548fde4ed7.jpg
- **Event Name**: Historic Happy Hour - Drinks & History Stroll
  - **Description**: A fun way to enjoy historic downtown Wilmington! 

Come take a Wilmington History & Architecture Tour and enjoy some drinks along the way!
$30 includes your guide and history tour.
Drinks are not included and are up to you!

Meet at ARRIVE/Dram Yard's
  - **Venue**: Dram Yard
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/82c0b5e38242407548c40fbe125bde3bda4585cc11adad67578d16d97dc1e41a-rimg-w1200-h1540-dc454237-gmir?v=1775132244
- **Event Name**: Disco Delaware Vol:5
  - **Description**: INNI ENTERTAINMENTSPresentsDisco Delaware Vol:5ONFriday, May 8, 2026atOpulent Lounge3421 Kirkwood HwyWilmington, DEAdmission 21 plus eventTickets available athttps://.discodel
  - **Venue**: The Opulent Restaurant & Lounge, Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d68a9d7fd98.jpg
- **Event Name**: Comedy Open Mic at Milk and Honey
  - **Description**: Step right up for an evening of chuckles and chortles at the "Comedy Open Mic at Milk and Honey" hosted by Zeola's Comedy Room! Join us on [Date], at [Time] at the lively 239 N Market St in Wilmington, DE, for a rib-tickling experience you won't forget
  - **Venue**: 239 N Market St
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69bac7b0007d2.jpg
- **Event Name**: Wilmington Street Food Festival
  - **Description**: The Wilmington Street Food Festival is BACK and taking over the Delaware Riverfront on Saturday, May 17th!About this EventThe Wilmington Street Food Festival is coming to the Delaware Riverfront
  - **Venue**: Tubman Garret Riverfront Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/39664dc9dbade505e5fb52b8305538461b69aa233b3416f5250abdfb36e3d843-rimg-w1200-h628-dcd9d9d8-gmir.jpg?v=1773857664
- **Event Name**: Parade
  - **Description**: For the grand public kickoff of The North Carolina Azalea Festival, watch Queen Azalea, Invited Guests, giant balloons, and all the wonderful floats and marching groups in one of the largest street parades in the Southeast. Be sure to grab a spot! This is
  - **Venue**: N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401
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- **Event Name**: Earth, Wind & Fire at Live Oak Bank Pavilion
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Earth, Wind & Fire at Live Oak Bank Pavilion, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Live Oak Bank Pavilion in dynamic Wilmington, NC, this
  - **Venue**: Live Oak Bank Pavilion
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Celebrating Music of Taylor Swift (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center), Lakeview in Wilmington (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard), Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Elia - Wilmington), Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Elia - Wilmington), Hello, Dolly! - Wilmington (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:30 pm at Thalian Hall - Wilmington).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Wilmington Handmade Haven (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 am at Cameron Art Museum).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Wilmington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Wilmington include Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center, Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard, The Elia - Wilmington.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Wilmington include Ticket Network Events, Sound Curator, Seat Geek.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Wilmington.

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