Outer Banks Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule

Outer Banks Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of September 14, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Friday, September 18th - Saturday, September 19th
Hatteras

Come celebrate the history and culture of Hatteras Island’s working watermen at this annual event in the heart of Hatteras Village that has become a tradition for fall visitors and locals alike. Day at the Dock takes place along the waterfront that’s adjacent to the village marinas, and is a delightful combination of fresh seafood and good eats, live demonstrations, working commercial fishing boats, live music, kids activities, and more, and is a true and authentic sample of what life on Hatteras Island is all about.

Week of October 12, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Saturday, October 17th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Nags Head
Outer Banks Seafood Festival

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site in Nags Head, and is a family-friendly outing that will make anyone fall in love with this staple of the Outer Banks’ culinary cuisine.

Week of October 26, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Sunday, November 1st
Wanchese

The Roanoke Island Historical Association is launching a brand-new culinary celebration in 2026 with the debut of the Roanoke Island Oyster Shellabration and BBQ, a waterfront event that brings together fresh local seafood, Eastern North Carolina barbecue, live entertainment, and Outer Banks culture in the heart of Wanchese. Hosted at the Safe Harbor Marina and Tiki Bar, the festival promises a relaxed afternoon filled with food, music, and coastal charm.

Week of November 2, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Friday, November 6th - Saturday, November 14th
Manteo

Through arts, music, and miles of fun, the Outer Banks celebrates visiting and local veterans alike through this special event that has a wealth of ways to stay entertained while discovering the heart of the islands’ cultural scene. OBX Veterans Week is an annual event which honors veterans and their families through live concerts, cool activities and arts in downtown Manteo, and so much more.

Friday, November 6th - Saturday, November 7th
Nags Head

The OBX Truck Fest is rolling back into the Outer Banks for another exciting weekend celebrating lifted trucks, off-road culture, live entertainment, and coastal fun. Bringing together truck enthusiasts from across the region, the popular event showcases an impressive lineup of customized vehicles ranging from classic pickups and show trucks to massive lifted builds and off-road machines, all set against the laid-back beach atmosphere of the OBX.

Week of November 9, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Friday, November 6th - Saturday, November 14th
Manteo

Through arts, music, and miles of fun, the Outer Banks celebrates visiting and local veterans alike through this special event that has a wealth of ways to stay entertained while discovering the heart of the islands’ cultural scene. OBX Veterans Week is an annual event which honors veterans and their families through live concerts, cool activities and arts in downtown Manteo, and so much more.

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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 17

October 17, 2026

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...

Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of...

Baywatch

Located in Salvo | 7 Bedrooms | 7 Full Bathrooms |  1 Half BathroomHeaven awaits at Baywatch, a luxury, luxury-filled, sound-front home with serene vistas of the Pamlico Sound. Located in the exclusive Wind Over Waves subdivision, Baywatch features...

  • Salvo
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
9/15 - 9/22
$3,928  $4,761
$833 off
9/20 - 9/27
$3,928  $4,761
$833 off
Twiddy & Company

Twiddy & Company is here to provide all the help and southern hospitality you've come to anticipate when planning your beach vacation. We invite you to let us share our unique understanding of this coastal landscape; unlike any place in the...

K9069 East of the Sun at Colony by the S...

Welcome to East of the Sun by KEES Vacations! New to KEES for 2026! Let the ocean breeze and golden light welcome you to East of the Sun, a charming oceanfront condo in the heart of Duck Village. Located on the second floor with beautiful ocean...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
OBX Shipping Center

We are the only Authorized Shipping Center on the OBX for FedEx, UPS and DHL. Come to OBX Shipping Center for all your shipping and office needs. We offer Notary services, copies, faxing, laminating, among other office services. You do the...

1892 - Carolina Bliss

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Carolina Bliss is a stunning and spacious Outer Banks vacation home in Corolla. Nestled in the Ocean Sands...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
Brew Thru

No trip to the Outer Banks is complete without cruising through Brew Thru, the Outer Banks’ original drive thru convenience store. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing cold beverage of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks on the go...

Puppy Love

Welcome to Puppy Love, a beautiful, spacious, well-appointed, and lovingly maintained home in the desirable ocean-to-sound resort community of The Villages at Ocean Hill. Puppy Love offers 3,000 sq. ft. of comfort with dual-zone Trane heat pumps and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
8/18 - 8/25
$3,432  $3,802
$370 off
8/29 - 9/5
$3,054  $3,382
$328 off
Lost Treasure Golf

The noted explorer, archaeologist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and part-time plumbing contractor from the University of Chicago, Professor Duffer A. Hacker, led two expeditions to the outer banks in the late 1920’s. The purpose of these...

Just Beachin

Located in Corolla / 5 Bedrooms/ 4 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half BathYour family will adore this home located close to the beach, shopping, grocery, eateries and activities. Savor great outdoor spaces with a enormous private pool that includes a gazebo...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
9/11 - 9/18
$2,746  $3,431
$685 off
9/14 - 9/21
$4,074  $4,477
$403 off
OBX Laser Tag and Arcade

Here’s some high energy entertainment for the kids, and for young adults (or young at heart) who love laser tag. On one side of this large facility is the “moon bounce inflatable room,” where the young ‘uns can go and bounce...

BEYOND SIMPLICITY

Located one mile from the Village of Duck. Guests are just a few steps from the community tennis courts and pool. Enjoy crabbing/sunset on the (gated) sound side, or take a short walk to the ocean. After a day of fun in the sun, take a short walk on...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
8/23 - 8/30
$2,485  $3,124
$639 off
8/30 - 9/6
$2,269  $2,733
$464 off
9/6 - 9/13
$2,143  $2,537
$394 off
9/13 - 9/20
$1,896  $2,251
$355 off
9/20 - 9/27
$1,896  $2,251
$355 off
9/27 - 10/4
$1,934  $2,251
$317 off
Flip Flop Shops

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257 | Hooper II

This nicely decorated Semi-Oceanfront Kitty Hawk Beach home offers exceptional Ocean Views, Private 12 x 28 Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, and Direct Private Access to Beach (only 75 Ft. to the Beach). The top level is open and spacious boasting cathedral...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12