Live Music Venues in Wilmington, NC

A waterfront bar in Southport's historic Old Yacht Basin, occupying a former commercial fishing facility, known for its water views and regular live-music lineup.

A cocktail and wine bar with live music in Wilmington's Brooklyn Arts District, with an open-air layout.

A locally owned indoor golf and sports-bar venue combining golf simulator bays with sports viewing, craft cocktails, and social events — with locations in both Wilmington (Ogden) and Leland.

An intimate downtown listening room and lounge hosting local and touring musicians, with craft cocktails and a dedicated audio/video setup; open Friday and Saturday nights.

A bar and live-music venue in a restored historic building in downtown Wilmington, combining a brewery/bar with regular live performances in a casual, community-focused atmosphere.

A historic event and performance venue in downtown Wilmington built around an 1888 church and adjoining 1910 schoolhouse, hosting concerts with professional sound and lighting.

A coastal craft brewery and taproom in downtown Southport with an outdoor beer garden and stage for live music.

A rooftop bar atop the Embassy Suites hotel in downtown Wilmington, known for panoramic river and waterfront views alongside live music entertainment.

A dedicated comedy club in downtown Wilmington offering ticketed stand-up shows with a full bar and food-truck service.

A casual neighborhood tavern in Wilmington's Sunset Park area with a dog-friendly fenced outdoor yard and a full bar; live music is a regular feature, including a recurring Sunday show.

A bottle shop, beer garden, and taproom in Wilmington's Cargo District, set inside a former 1950s service station, regularly hosting live music, food trucks, and tastings.

A neighborhood brewery in Wilmington's Brooklyn Arts District specializing in small-batch American and Belgian-style ales, with a beer garden that hosts live music and food trucks.

A Live Nation-managed outdoor amphitheater on the shore of Greenfield Lake, hosting touring acts across rock, reggae, hip-hop, folk, and alternative music in a scenic, lakeside setting.

A casual beachside sports bar known for hosting live music year-round and for its signature frozen slushie drinks.

A craft brewery and taproom in Leland offering a rotating lineup of house-made beers and guest taps, positioned as a community gathering space.

An intimate, 62-seat listening room in a restored early-1900s bungalow near the Cape Fear River, focused on close-up performances by local, regional, and touring musicians.

An outdoor amphitheater at Riverfront Park along the Northeast Cape Fear River, with stretched-lawn general admission alongside VIP and premium seating. Hosts touring concerts across genres in a casual, riverside setting.

An oceanfront restaurant and tiki bar in Carolina Beach, with upstairs dining overlooking the Atlantic and a downstairs bar/patio built on the remnants of the historic Center Pier.

A neighborhood bar and restaurant in the Ogden area offering 40+ beers on tap and Southern-inspired American food, with live music on weekends.

A no-frills dive bar known for hosting touring punk, hardcore, metal, and indie-rock acts, alongside pool tables and dart machines.

A rustic-modern tavern in Wilmington's South Front District, housed in a renovated 1940s grocery building, with a regular Sunday-night bluegrass jam plus outdoor seating and games.

A beachside tiki-themed bar in Carolina Beach hosting frequent live bands throughout the week, many shows with no cover charge.

A neighborhood bar on Market Street offering live music, drink specials, food, and bar games like trivia, cornhole, and music bingo.

A large outdoor beer garden and neighborhood bar paired with an on-site sandwich shop, hosting live music, sports viewing, food trucks, and karaoke.

A historic theater built in the 1850s and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, combined with Wilmington's City Hall. Hosts touring performances, film series, and community theater productions.

A multi-purpose community destination in the Ogden area combining a bar/taproom, restaurant, and ice cream shop with an outdoor space that hosts live music and other events.

A retro-themed beer garden and craft cocktail bar built out of a converted 1950s service station, offering nightly live music and food trucks.

A large event and wedding venue in downtown Wilmington with an open floor plan, which also hosts occasional live performances such as candlelight concert series.

A family-friendly sports bar and grill in Carolina Beach offering food, drinks, and live entertainment.

A craft beer and wine bottle shop with an outdoor beer yard and on-site wood-fired pizza, serving as a casual community gathering spot along US-17.

A beachside bar in Wrightsville Beach with rotating live acts, open daily until 2am; the venue says it has operated at the beach since 1955.

A full-service deep-water marina on the Cape Fear River in historic downtown Wilmington; its adjoining pier hosts a free weekly outdoor concert series with a riverfront backdrop.

A three-floor, four-bar restaurant and nightlife venue on downtown Wilmington's Front Street, with a courtyard stage for live music, a karaoke bar, and a rooftop bar overlooking the Cape Fear River.

A longstanding, unassuming dive-bar-style saloon and blues club operating since 1957, hosting a Tuesday blues jam, weekend live shows, and the annual Cape Fear Blues Festival.

A bar and grill in the heart of Carolina Beach specializing in fresh seafood, with live music performances on weekends.

The largest performing arts venue on UNCW's campus, hosting theatrical productions, concerts, dance, and other events for both the university and outside groups.

A craft brewery and taproom in a renovated 1940s hardware warehouse beneath the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, with an indoor taproom and outdoor beer garden that regularly hosts live music.

A craft spirits distillery and bar on Dock Street in downtown Wilmington, offering small-batch spirits and signature cocktails alongside live music, DJ nights, and comedy shows.

A performing arts theater operated by Cape Fear Community College, hosting the PNC Broadway Series along with touring musicians, comedians, and other live performances.

A craft brewery and taproom near Wrightsville Beach with a full beer menu and space for private and community events.