PCP Wed Oct 1: Welcome Oktober!

Celebrate fall with live tunes, seasonal brews, and Oktoberfest festivities—your weekend in Wilmington starts here.

Oktober is officially here! 🎉 This weekend, Wilmington turns into a Bavarian playground. From the Harbour Towne Fest Band performing under the bridge at Waterline Brewing, to classical melodies and craft beers at Fermental’s Bachtoberfest, there’s something for everyone. Grab your friends, don your lederhosen or dirndl, and get ready for live music, seasonal brews, and fun that stretches from downtown to Topsail.

Don’t Miss

Oktoberfest Under the Bridge

SAT OCT 4: Noon - 8PM@ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT

  • 🎉 SAVE THE DATE: OKTOBERFEST 2025! 🎉

  • 🍺 Our 10th Annual Celebration Under the Bridge! 🍺

  • 📅 Date: Saturday, October 4th

  • Gates Open: 12 PM | Festivities Begin: 1 PM

  • 🎶 Live Music by: Harbour Towne Fest Band

  • 📍 Location: Waterline Brewing Co.

Get ready to raise your steins and prost with us at our biggest Oktoberfest yet! 🍻

Here’s what’s on tap:

  • 🥨 German-style eats + 3 food trucks

  • 🥐 Fresh-baked Crofton Pretzels & dreamy Celtic Creamery treats

  • 🎯 Lawn games, contests, and surprises all day

  • 🎩 Best Dressed Contest — don your best lederhosen or dirndl

  • 🍺 Bring your favorite stein — or grab one of ours! Limited-edition 10th Annual steins will go on sale soon.

🚍 Stay tuned for updates on our Leland shuttle, VIP seating, and more ways to celebrate in style!

  • 🎟️ FREE ENTRY — no ticket required. Just bring your best vibes.

  • 🚗 Parking is available but limited — please consider Uber, Lyft, biking, or walking to join the party safely!

  • 🍂 This fall, the bridge becomes Bavaria — and you're invited!

Bachtoberfest

SUN OCT 5: 4Pm @ Fermental - CD
oin us as we once again celebrate the changing of seasons with an outdoor performance by the Tallis Chamber Orchestra of Wilmington. This annual event blends culture and craft into a seasonal display of music, beer, and wine.

Formed in 2005, The Tallis Chamber Orchestra is a group of seasoned musicians performing classical music from the 15th to the 21st century. A triumphant troupe of musical members will take over the outdoor beer garden stage in an auditory ensemble that promises to entertain.

Enjoy an early evening of classical music, craft beer and fine wine featuring a large selection of fall beverages including local Oktoberfest Beers, Pumpkin Ales, and more.

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD PRODUCT DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR NOURISH NC:


Live Music

Wednesday

Open Mic

7-10:00 PM @ Bottega

Congress The Band

7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Open Mic

7:00-10:00 PM @ Celtic Monkey - ILM

Open Mic

7:00-10:00 PM @ Palate - ILM

Hump Day Ham Jam

8:00 PM-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - ILM

Thursday

JJ Grey & Mofro w/ Miles Miller

5:45 PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL

Open Mic with Chris Nash

5-8:00 PM @ LIV DBD - ILM

Open Mic

6:00 PM @ Grinders - ILM

Thursday Night Live

6:00-8:00 PM @ South Front Tavern - ILM

Jazz at Cam Cafe

7:00 PM @ Cameron Art Museum - ILM

Open Mic with Tatianna Matthews

7:00 - 11:00 PM @ Tempo.33 - DT

Tremont $13

7:00 PM @ Ironclad Brewing - DT

JJ Grey & Mofro w/ Miles Miller

5:45 PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL

Drum Circle

7:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

Stu Cru Two

7-10:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD

Open Mic with Delia Stanley

8-11:00 PM @ Tapyard - CD

Jesse Stockton

8-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

JJ Grey & Mofro Afterparty w/ MotoMojo

9:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL

Vibeline

9:00 PM @ Barzarre - CD

Friday

Wes Sayer Live Music

4-7:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

5:30 PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL

Live Music

6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM

Boba Funk l Live @ Cloud 9

6:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM

Flicker//Fade Live Emo Band $15/$20

Azalea Station - ILM

The Port City Players

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion - KB

Tell Me Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Experience

7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Josh Starkey

7:00 PM @ The Harp - GFL

Alex Williams @ Seven Mile Post

7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG

Gavin Adcock

7:30 PM @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion - DT

The Hatch Brothers LIVE at SeaWitch

8:00 PM @ Seawitch - CB

Righteous Roots

8:00 PM @ Oden Brewing - ILM

Open Mic

8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava

Open Mic Night Fridays

9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

Dragons with Matches

10:00 PM @ The Palm Room - WB

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Afterparty w/ Alla Prima

10:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL

If you’re in the northern part of town, Topsail Island Brewing is the place to be. Their Oktoberfest celebration kicks off at noon on Saturday, October 4th—perfect for raising your stein, enjoying live music, and savoring the season’s best brews. Prost! 🍂🍻

-Jason