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PCJ Mon Oct 20: Twilight under candlelight & a night of blooming beats

From vampire romances to bass-heavy blossoms, Wilmington’s music scene is popping this week!

Wilmington, get ready to mix a little romance with a lot of bass this week! Twilight in Concert lights up Tuesday with candlelit magic and a live band, and Marigold on Friday turns Ironclad Brewery into a kaleidoscope of sound, lights, and pure energy.

Don’t Miss

Twilight in Concert

TUE OCT 21: 7PM @ The Wilson Center - CFCC
Experience the legendary romance saga with this epic film-to-concert event – featuring the original movie accompanied by a sensational live band and an enchanting candlelit atmosphere. TWILIGHT IN CONCERT offers a unique opportunity for fans to relive the story that started it all in a cinematic live experience like no other. $53.02

HALLOWEEN at Wilmington Rock Gym!

Halloween's coming around the bend and that can only mean one thing... costume party!! 👻

Members, punch card, and semester pass holders are invited to bring a first-timer for free, and be sure to wear a costume for a shot at one of three marvelous prizes!

See you there! 🎃

Marigold

FRI OCT 24: 8:30Pm - 2AM @ Ironclad Brewery - DT
🌼✨ MARIGOLD ✨🌼

This October, the blossoms turn bass-heavy. Join us as we transform the night into a kaleidoscope of sound and light with an unforgettable lineup and full-scale production.

🎶 LINEUP

  • 🌟 Co-Headliners: Keota & Smigonaut

  • 🔥 Direct Support: Hokey Boi

  • ⚡ Featured: Ibuprofelin

  • 🌸 Local Vibes: Kumagato

  • 💎 Visuals: Frontier Visuals

  • 🔊 Experience the Funktion One Sound from Anahata Sound

  • 💡 Illuminate your night with Radiant Creations Lighting

  • 🖥️ Immerse yourself in the visuals on our LED wall

  • 📅 October 24th, 2025

  • 📍 Ironclad Brewery

Get ready for a night where the music blooms louder, brighter, and heavier than ever before. $35.71


Live Music

Monday

Open Mic

7:00 PM-Midnight @ Bazarre - ILM

Open Mic with Delia Stanley

8-11:30 PM @ Mad Katz - MJ

Frank Grant’s Music Mondays

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

Tuesday

Open Mic

6:00 PM @ Burgaw Brewing - BG

Tuesday Drum Jam

6:30 PM-11PM @ Bazarre - ILM

Stu Cru Jamaru

7:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD

Open MIc

6:00-9:00 PM @ Island Beverage - CB

Cape Fear Blues Jam

8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - ILM

Open Mic

7:00-10:00 PM @ Lulua's, A Pub

Open Mic

9:00 PM @ Katy's- ILM

Wednesday

Paige Bacon

5:30-8:30 PM @ Prost DT

Open Mic

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

Open Mic

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

Burning Bridges Jazz

7:00-10:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT

Jeff Gover

7-9:00 PM @ Slice of Life - PN

Tedeschi Trucks Band With Very Special Guest Little Feat: Live in 25

07:00 PM @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion - DT

Hump Day Ham Jam

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

Apollo Bukowski

9:00 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM

Open Mic Night

9:00 PM - Midnight @ Bottega - BAD

If you know of any live music events or music-focused festivals happening around Wilmington, I’d love to hear about them! And if you know someone who would enjoy Port City Jams, please share the love and help grow our community of local music fans.

-Jason