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PCP Wed Jul 8: 🎸 Rock the River Returns + This Weekend's Live Music Picks
Motel Soap, Papa Midnight, and more live music happening around the Port City.
Jason @ Port City Pulse
July 08, 2026
Summer concert season isn't slowing down anytime soon.
This week's lineup includes another Friday evening at Airlie Gardens, live music at Seven Mile Post, and the return of Rock the River, one of Wilmington's favorite benefit concerts supporting Cape Fear River Watch. If you're looking for an excuse to get out and hear some live music, we've got you covered.
News
Rock the River benefit concert returns to Waterline Brewing on August 2
WECT Cape Fear River Watch's Rock the River benefit concert returns to Waterline Brewing on Sunday, August 2, from noon to 8 p.m. Six bands: Goldielux, Sea Graves, Kicking Bird, Tercel, Masonboro Sound, and American Chestnut. Local vendors on site. Tickets $15 at tr.ee/rocktheriver.
Don’t Miss
 Motel Soap Live at Airlie GardensFRI JUL 10 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Airlie Gardens Motel Soap performs primarily 70s and 80s pop and rock from bands such as Chicago, Toto, Journey, Steely Dan, U2, the Beatles and more! Part of the Airlie Gardens Summer Concert Series. |  Papa Midnight at Seven Mile PostFRI JUL 10 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Seven Mile Post Papa Midnight takes the stage at Seven Mile Post in Ogden for a live music night. |
Live Music
Wed Jul 8
6PM–9PM @ BrewHa · Free | |
6PM–8PM @ Bellamy Mansion Museum | |
6:30PM–9:30PM @ Wilmington Wine | |
7PM–11PM @ Pour Fellas Pub | |
7PM–10PM @ Celtic Monkey · Free | |
7PM–11PM @ Wilmington Distillery · Free | |
8PM–11:59PM @ Bowstring Brewyard |
Thu Jul 9
5PM–8PM @ Shaka Taco | |
6PM–9PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | |
6PM–9PM @ Seven Mile Post | |
6PM–9PM @ The Bend | |
6PM–9PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery | |
6PM–9PM @ Cameron Art Museum | |
6:30PM–8PM @ Wrightsville Beach Park · Free | |
9PM–12AM @ The Palm Room |
Fri Jul 10
5PM–8PM @ Haven of Southport | |
6PM–9PM @ Marina Grill | |
6PM–9PM @ Shaka Taco | |
6PM–9PM @ Seven Mile Post | |
Live Music with Eric & Karen Peterson at Brunswick Beer Xchange | 6PM–9PM @ Brunswick Beer Xchange |
6PM–8PM @ Airlie Gardens | |
6PM–9PM @ Marina Grill · Free | |
6PM–9PM @ Hi-Wire Brewing · Free | |
Free Concert Friday - Big Reputation: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | 6PM–9PM @ The Eagle's Dare |
7PM–10PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater | |
7PM–10PM @ Rooster & The Crow | |
7PM–10PM @ Cape Side Brewing | |
7PM–10PM @ Ohana Wine Bar | |
7PM–9PM @ The Fuzzy Needle · Free | |
7PM–10PM @ Bowstring · Free | |
7:30PM–10:30PM @ Avenue B | |
The Wheeland Brothers' Beach Bar Tour @ The Palm Room W/ Dylan Cotrone | 8PM–11:59PM @ Bowstring Brewyard |
9PM–2AM @ Barzarre |
Whether you're dancing at Airlie Gardens or catching a show around town, remember to pace yourself this weekend. It's going to be hot—really hot. Drink lots of water, wear sunscreen, and seek out the shade whenever possible. We'll see you Friday! 🎶🌞 -Jason |  |