Free Concerts
A running tide chart of the free outdoor concert series — who's playing, where, and when to bring your chair.
Peggy Hughes Summer Concert Series
Ocean Isle Beach
Good to know
No smoking, vaping, glass, or pets inside the park during concerts. Chair set-up is first-come, first-served starting at 5:00 PM.
Rain plan
Concerts are weather-dependent. If storms are forecast, check the town's concert page before you head out.
Southport Concert Series
Southport
Good to know
Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair. There's no concert during the week of the NC 4th of July Festival.
Presented by
City of Southport, in collaboration with Up Your Arts and Cape Fear Radio.
Boogie in the Park
Kure Beach
Good to know
Skips the weekends of July 4th and Labor Day. Genres rotate week to week — funk, country, reggae, soul, and more.
While you're there
Turtle Talk runs Monday evenings and the Kure Beach Market pops up Tuesday mornings, both nearby at Ocean Front Park.
Holden Beach Summer Concert Series
Holden Beach
Good to know
Genres run from beach music to jazz, oldies, and rock 'n' roll. Midway through the season the venue is scheduled to shift from Bridgeview Park to Block Q — check the town's page before you head out.
Questions?
Call the Town of Holden Beach at (910) 842-6488 for the latest details.
Sunset Sound Waves
Sunset Beach
Good to know
Sixteen dates of free live music — beach music, classic rock, and variety acts — organized and funded by the Town of Sunset Beach, plus a bonus Friday show on July 3.
Rain plan
No formal rain policy is published; cancellations or changes are posted on the town's website and social media, so check before you leave.
Sounds of Summer
Shallotte
Good to know
New food trucks join the lineup this year. Rain dates fall at the end of the season if a night gets rescheduled — check the town's Facebook page (Shallotte Parks & Rec) for cancellation notices.
Questions?
Call the Town of Shallotte at (910) 754-4032 for the latest details.
Live in Leland
Leland
Good to know
Leland's newest series, launched with the Founders Park grand opening in 2026. Expect a mix of live music and theatrical performances, plus food trucks, a beer garden, and yard games.
Parking
Limited lot at the park; overflow parking is available at First Baptist Church (517 Village Road) and North Brunswick High School.