PCJ Wed Nov 5: Blitz & Beach Boys 🌊🤘

From Punk to classic surf rock, Wilmington and Surf City are the place to be this weekend.

Two weekends, two epic music experiences! 🎸 Port City Blitz 2025 hits Waterline Brewing with 50+ bands, multiple stages, and a Punk Flea Market you won’t want to miss. Meanwhile, The Beach Boys are bringing their classic surf rock to Surf City Friday night — grab your tickets and your spot for an unforgettable weekend!

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Experience the Best of Port City Blitz 2025

Port City Blitz Wilmington  NOV 7 & 8 | 2 days, Punk Flea, Multiple Stages, and 50+ Acts!! | Waterline Brewing / Wilmington NC

Get ready for Port City Blitz 2025, Wilmington’s ultimate music and arts festival! Taking place at Waterline Brewing along the scenic Cape Fear River, this one-of-a-kind festival promises an unforgettable day packed with music, food, and local creativity.

Lineup
From Punk and Metal to Indie, Roots, Grunge, Goth, Ska, and everything in between, Port City Blitz offers something for every music lover. With multiple stages and a lineup of talented artists, creators, and bands, there’s no better place to discover your new favorite act.

Venue
Waterline Brewing, the “Brewery Under The Bridge,” provides the perfect setting for the festival. Enjoy craft beers from the brewery’s full bar, relax in the beer garden, and take advantage of plenty of seating both inside and out. No other venue in Wilmington can match the space and vibe that Port City Blitz offers.

Delicious Food
Come hungry! The festival features some of Wilmington’s best food trucks, offering flavors that satisfy every palate. From casual bites to gourmet treats, the options are endless.

Punk Rock Flea Market
Port City Blitz isn’t just about music. The Punk Flea Market showcases local artists, creators, and makers, featuring dark arts, quirky crafts, oddities, and funky finds. It’s the perfect place to explore and shop unique, one-of-a-kind items.

Get Your Tickets Now
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Port City Blitz 2025! Tickets are going fast — grab yours today and join the fun along the Cape Fear River.

Catch the Beach Boys Live in Surf City This Friday!

Surf City is bringing an iconic soundtrack to the coast this week as The Beach Boys take the stage at Soundside Park this Friday night. Fans can expect all the classic hits that have defined generations, from “Surfin’ U.S.A.” to “Good Vibrations.”

Event Schedule:

  • Fast Pass Entry: 5:30 PM

  • Doors Open: 6:00 PM

  • Entertainment Begins: 7:00 PM

  • Event Ends: 9:30 PM

What to Know:

  • Chairs are provided, but seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early to claim your spot.

  • Don’t miss your chance to hear these legendary surf rockers live on the coast.

Live Music

Wednesday

Open Mic

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

Damien Lugo and the Halo of Vultures

7:00 PM @ The Harp - GFL

Hump Day Ham Jam

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

Open Mic Night

9:00 PM - Midnight @ Bottega - BAD

Thursday

Open Mic with Chris Nash

5-8:00 PM @ LIV DBD - ILM

Tom Choiniere

5:30 PM @ Brunswick Beer & Cider - LL

Open Mic

6:30-9:30 PM @ Wilmington Wine - ILM

Open Mic

6:00 PM @ Grinders - ILM

The Revivalists

6:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - GFL

Thursday Night Live

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

Moonbreeze Jazz

7:00 PM @ Hide-A-Way Private Lounge - ILM

Live at Cam Cafe: Thrio

6:00 PM @ Cameron Art Museum - ILM

Mike Blair

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB

Open Mic with Tatianna Matthews

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

Muscle Tough

7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Open Mic Night

7:00 PM@ The Scapegoat Taproom - LL

Millie Palmer

7:00 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT

Drum Circle

7:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

Open Mic

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

The Revivalists Afterparty with Krispee Biscuits

9:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - GFL

Friday

Wes Sayer Live Music

4-7:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery  - DT

David Dixon

6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM

Tom Choiniere

7:00 PM @ Outer Dunes Brewing - OGD

Joe Harkum with Lua Flora

7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD

Open Mic

8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava

The Beach Boys

6:00 PM @ Surf City Live - SC

Joseph Terrell & jordan Tice

8:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM

Open Mic Night Fridays

9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

Winston Avenue

9:00 PM - Midnight @ Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - DT

November 5th marks the peak of the Southern Taurids fireball swarm. Don’t miss your chance—head outdoors and enjoy the sky full of shooting stars!
-Jason