Coastal Carolina Live Entertainment & Events Calendar: Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2026

COASTAL CAROLINA — Fall is in full swing across our coastal communities, bringing a packed week of live music, open mic nights, community theater, and major local events.

Highlights this week include the 48th Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament festivities kicking off Thursday at Dutchman Creek Park, the monthly First Friday Gallery Walk strolling through Downtown Southport, and theatrical performances of Silver Screen Serenade at the historic Amuzu Theatre.

Here is your complete daily guide with full venue addresses across Brunswick and surrounding coastal areas:

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

• Ethan Clewis – Water Tower Wine (705 Ocean Isle Beach Rd SE, Ocean Isle Beach, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Songwriter Night with Melissa Joiner featuring Joel Lamb – Porchside Social (113 S Howe St, Southport, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Joey Whitaker – The Hot Buffalo (1027 Sabal Palm Dr, Holden Beach, NC), 5:30 p.m.

• Nowcat – The Wharf (578 Marine Dr, Holden Beach, NC), 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

• Almost Blue – Dutchman Creek Park / U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament (4645 E Beach Dr, Southport, NC), 4:00 p.m.

• Double Cherry Pie – River Hotel of Southport (704 E Moore St, Southport, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Eric Metts – The Pub of Southport (1513 N Howe St, Southport, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Gale Force – Duffer’s Pub & Grille (928 Caswell Beach Rd, Oak Island, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Nick Black – The Mullet (8501 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Open Mic with David Cox – Oak Island Moose Lodge #2059 (4239 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• The British Invaders – Founder’s Park (126 E Moore St, Southport, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Open Mic with The 52nd Street Band – American Fish Company (150 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport, NC), 6:30 p.m.

• Johnny White – Pelicans Perch Bar & Grill (8 E 2nd St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC), 7:00 p.m.

• Open Mic – Scapegoat Taproom (103 Northway Ct, Leland, NC), 7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 2, 2026

• Ann Arader – Porchside Social (113 S Howe St, Southport, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Brian Johnson – Artisans Gallery on Howe (114 S Howe St, Southport, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Dougie Green – Water Tower Wine (705 Ocean Isle Beach Rd SE, Ocean Isle Beach, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• First Friday Gallery Walk – Downtown Southport (Howe St & Moore St, Southport, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Johnny White – The Oyster Rock (9970 N Shore Dr, Calabash, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Never E-Nuff – Coastal Wine & Tap (20 B E 2nd St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Maggie Pandolfi – The Royal James / First Friday Gallery Walk (109 E Moore St, Southport, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Janko Winehart – Backspin Social (9600 Ploof Rd SE #7, Leland, NC), 5:30 p.m.

• Almost Blue – Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill (4907 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Local Chapter – Leland Brewing Company (2115 Olde Regent Way, Leland, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Open Mic with Randy Hall – Southport Tap and Cellar (827 N Howe St, Southport, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Sean Ryan Smith – Salt & Vine (1015 Bridge Rd, Sunset Beach, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• The Salty Dawgs – Cape Side Brewing (511 N Howe St, Southport, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Vintage Vibes – Gio Fund Event Center (117 Village Rd NE, Unit E, Leland, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Cliff & Garret Wheeler – The Mullet (8501 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 7:00 p.m.

• Deep Creek Soul – Oak Island Moose Lodge #2059 (4239 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 7:00 p.m.

• Live Music (TBD) – 49th Street Grill (4901 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 7:00 p.m.

• Sweet N Loh – Pelicans Perch Bar & Grill (8 E 2nd St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC), 7:00 p.m.

• The Conspiracy – American Fish Company (150 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport, NC), 7:00 p.m.

• 3 Winders – Mavericks Pointe Bar & Grill (7883 Old Georgetown Rd SW, Sunset Beach, NC), 7:30 p.m.

• Live Music (TBD) – The Pub of Southport (1513 N Howe St, Southport, NC), 8:00 p.m.

• Live Music (TBD) – The Tiki Tavern (104 E Boat Dock Rd, Southport, NC), 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

• Jamie Dooley – The Mullet (8501 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 2:00 p.m.

• R & R Music – Grape and Ale (8521 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 2:00 p.m.

• Rev & The Flying Flamingos – Southport Tap and Cellar (827 N Howe St, Southport, NC), 2:00 p.m.

• Opening Reception – Soul Flow Gallery (110 W Moore St, Southport, NC), 4:00 p.m.

• Johnny White – The Oyster Rock (9970 N Shore Dr, Calabash, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Justin Crissman – KoKo Cabana OKI (705 Ocean Dr, Oak Island, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Parker Lanier – Porchside Social (113 S Howe St, Southport, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Ryan Melquist – Leland Brewing Company (2115 Olde Regent Way, Leland, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Brown Dirt Cowboys – Cape Side Brewing (511 N Howe St, Southport, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Denver Nixon Band – Middleton Park (4610 E Dolphin Dr, Oak Island, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Hood’s Creek – Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill (4907 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Jam Sandwich – The Shuckin’ Shack (117 N Howe St, Southport, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Joey Whitaker – The Rustic Reel (1780-1 Queen Ann St, Sunset Beach, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Southern Trouble – Local’s Tavern (1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Brent Gallant – Pelicans Perch Bar & Grill (8 E 2nd St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC), 7:00 p.m.

• CMB – American Fish Company (150 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport, NC), 7:00 p.m.

• Live Music (TBD) – Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill (601 Ocean Dr, Oak Island, NC), 7:00 p.m.

• Rural Folk Fiasco – The Mullet (8501 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 7:00 p.m.

• Tater Pop – 49th Street Grill (4901 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 7:00 p.m.

• Silver Screen Serenade – The Amuzu Theatre (111 N Howe St, Southport, NC), 7:30 p.m.

• Live Music (TBD) – The Tiki Tavern (104 E Boat Dock Rd, Southport, NC), 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 4, 2026

• Jim Ferris Jazz Trio – Water Tower Wine (705 Ocean Isle Beach Rd SE, Ocean Isle Beach, NC), 2:00 p.m.

• Matt Warren & Friends – Grape and Ale (8521 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 2:00 p.m.

• Dave Nelms Jazz – Salt & Vine (1015 Bridge Rd, Sunset Beach, NC), 3:00 p.m.

• Silver Screen Serenade – The Amuzu Theatre (111 N Howe St, Southport, NC), 3:00 p.m.

• Tater Pop – Silver Coast Winery (6680 Barbeque Rd NW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC), 3:00 p.m.

• Cat-A-Tonic – American Fish Company (150 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport, NC), 4:00 p.m.

• Bluegrass Open Jam – The Pirate’s Deck (8800 Highway 17, Supply, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• R & R Music – Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill (4907 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Sean Seales & The Giving Moon – The Mullet (8501 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• The Doorsmen – Cape Side Brewing (511 N Howe St, Southport, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Live Music (TBD) – 49th Street Grill (4901 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 7:00 p.m.

Monday, October 5, 2026

• Music Mondays – Fibber McGee’s (1780-1 Queen Ann St, Sunset Beach, NC), 4:00 p.m.

• Open Jam – The Wharf (578 Marine Dr, Holden Beach, NC), 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

• Kenny Reeves – Porchside Social (113 S Howe St, Southport, NC), 5:00 p.m.

• Live Music (TBD) – Coastal Wine & Tap (20 B E 2nd St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC), 5:30 p.m.

• Wine Camp Cooking Class – Water Tower Wine (705 Ocean Isle Beach Rd SE, Ocean Isle Beach, NC), 5:30 p.m.

• Southport Shanty Crew – Waterfront Park (20 Bay St, Southport, NC), 6:00 p.m.

• Open Mic with Terry Pierce – Solar Brewing Company (8108 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, NC), 6:30 p.m.

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