Manteo Theater & Shows Events - 2026 Schedule

Manteo Theater & Shows Events - 2026 Schedule
This Week
Thursday, June 4th - Friday, June 5th
Manteo

Once a year, The Lost Colony holds a special performance that commemorates the birthday of the first English Child born in the New World, Virginia Dare, and over the years this unique event has come to be known locally as Virginia Dare Night.

Saturday, June 6th
Manteo

Toast the beginning of the 2026 season for one of the country’s most acclaimed outdoor dramas, The Lost Colony, with this special opening performance at the famed Waterside Theater in the heart of Downtown Manteo. The Lost Colony is the longest-running outdoor drama in America, and is an acclaimed production that tells the story of the first colonists to arrive from England to the “New World,” eventually creating a settlement just steps away from where the performance takes place.

Week of August 10, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Friday, August 14th - Sunday, August 16th
Manteo

Surfers, filmmakers, movie buffs, nature fans, and curious visitors alike can all come together for an incredible film festival that celebrates all things aquatic. Presented by Cucalorus and the Dare County Arts Council, this three-day celebration of coastal North Carolina marine culture is sure to impress movie fans of all varieties, with an array of local and regional films that highlight life by the coastal waters.

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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
Jun 19

June 19, 2026

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Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

Paradise Dolphin Cruises

With the best views around and the quickest access to dolphins, Paradise Dolphin Cruises is committed to offering you one of the most amazing experiences of your life! Climb aboard the Kokomo, our 34-passenger catarmaran and the area’s newest...

House With No Name

Located in the heart of Nags Head, this charming oceanside retreat promises a delightful stay for your Outer Banks getaway. Ideally situated just two blocks from the ocean, placing you within easy reach of pristine beaches and a variety of local...

  • Nags Head
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

Clear Skies

Clear Skies is located on a private cul-de-sac nestled between the ocean and the sound. The beautifully landscaped yard is adjacent to a fenced nature pond for guests' enjoyment. Use the beach cart to carry all your toys to the ocean which is just...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Just for the Beach Rentals

Just for the Beach Rentals (not to be confused with the similarly-named "Just for the Beach") offers rentals to accommodate your stay. Equipment includes linens, baby gates, cribs, monitors, seats, joggers, bikes, kayaks, skim boards, surf boards...

OCEAN'S EDGE

Overview For your next trip to the beach, set your sights on Ocean's Edge! This 8-bedroom Pine Island home sits directly on the water's edge in a highly sought after Corolla community. This oceanfront estate offers stunning...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from...

Top O' The Dune HKN-S

Located on the renowned wide beaches in the center of Nags Head, you are certain to find all the amenities to make your beach vacation everything you dreamed it could be at Top 'O The Dune. Your en suite deck, overlooking the ocean, is a perfect...

  • Nags Head
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park is an unmistakable landmark for Nags Head vacationers and virtually everyone passing through along the main beach bypass, US 158. This park is marked by its towering sand dunes, which reach 80' - 100' feet tall and look...

Place in the Sun

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.Find a “Place in the Sun” at this lovely destination for your Outer Banks beach vacation! New owners have refreshed a nice beach house into a breezy...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Fish Heads Bar and Grill

Rustic waterfront pub at a fishing pier with a large deck for seafood eats, draft beer & live music. Fish Heads Bar and Grill is THE tiki bar of the Outer Banks. Located at Mile Post 18.5 in Nags Head, we offer a view that is second to none...

105 | The Grand Dune

Located right on the Oceanfront, this attractively furnished, pet-friendly home is truly THE GRAND DUNE (Formerly Known as The Remedy). Enjoy a magnificent Private Heated Swimming Pool, a private walkway to the beach, and a fenced dog run...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
The Christmas Shop

Discover gifts, garlands and glittering lights galore. Looking for a trinket for someone who has everything? Choose ornaments for every hobby, occupation, occasion or enthusiast; from the fisherman or Disney lover; dancer or photographer. Throughout...

El Sueno

Live The Dream; Get All The Luxury Of An 8 Bedroom In A 5 El Sueno is Spanish for 'The Dream', and now you can get the vacation of your dreams in a house that's just the right size for your family. Experience the enchantment of El Sueno, where soft...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms