Outer Banks Theater & Shows Events - 2026 Schedule

Outer Banks Theater & Shows Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 1, 2026 - June 7, 2026
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 June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
Saturday, July 4th
Kill Devil Hills

Visitors can keep the Independence Day celebration going strong with this special fireworks display in the heart of the central Outer Banks that’s sponsored by the Town of Kill Devil Hills, and which is held at the scenic Avalon Pier.

Saturday, July 4th 9:00 PM
Nags Head

Head to the heart of Nags head for this special 4th of July fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean that will leave all beach-goers breathless. The Town Of Nags Head Fireworks Spectacular will be held on the evening of Independence Day, and is sure to be a show-stopping aspect of any Outer Banks vacation.

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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Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will simultaneously be visiting the gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One of the largest preserved parcels of the Outer Banks, the National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of shoreline...

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...

Seasounds 110-D

Welcome to Seasounds, an oceanside home near the beach in the charming community of Sea Tern, just north of Duck Village. Three separate seating areas, one on the main level, one in the loft, and one on the lower level allow guests to ample space to...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty offers over 350 Outer Banks rentals from Corolla to S. Nags Head.  We've been an Outer Banks tradition since 1947, providing families just like yours with memories that last a lifetime.  Take a moment to search...

5728 - Wench's Pad

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Wench’s Pad checks all the items on your vacation wish list with its outstanding location and countless amenities...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
Pirates Island at Corolla Light Town Center

Check out Corolla's newest 5-star attraction! Pirate-Themed 18-Hole Minature Golf Course and Arcade with waterfalls, a pirate ship, caves, skulls, and more! So much fun for the whole family! Come...

Mountain Retreat 161-B

Take a break from a busy world at Mountain Retreat, an oceanside cottage that is sure to be your family's favorite Outer Banks vacation destination! Located just a short walk to the beach at the end of the street (approximately 0.2 miles) a stay at...

  • Duck
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 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...

OCEAN ROYALE

Overview Indulge in oceanfront living at Ocean Royale, a 24-bedroom estate on the Outer Banks. Overlooking the Atlantic in Kill Devil Hills, Ocean Royale is the perfect vacation escape that welcomes reunions, retreats, weddings, and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 22.5 Bathrooms
Family Water Adventures

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Buxton Sunsets

SOUNDFRONT Buxton – NC Highway 12 – Surrounded by live oak trees, BUXTON SUNSETS is the ideal Hatteras Island hideaway for your vacation. Savor the broad decks with sound vistas surrounded by the rustling of nature. The first level of this...

  • Buxton
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
Pigman's Bar-B-Que

You haven’t experienced North Carolina until you’ve experienced North Carolina BBQ, and Pigman’s Bar-B-Que offers excellent North Carolina BBQ meals served with southern hospitality. Pigman’s offers traditional eastern...

Heaven Too

OCEANFRONT Waves - Thalassa Ave. - Dive right into an oceanfront vacation that’s calming, rejuvenating and HEAVEN, TOO. Savor broad ocean to sound vistas and a feeling of openness with an ample supply of natural light. You’ll appreciate the...

  • Waves
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals

ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals provides our communities and our visitors with fun, safe and convenient access to innovative transportation while providing an unparalleled customer experience. Don’t carry all of your beach gear...

K6333 Siren's Song 6 Bedroom Home at Tar...

Welcome to Siren's Song by KEES Vacations! Let the sound of the waves carry you off into a deep sleep while staying at the beautiful home, Siren's Song. This stunning 6-bedroom, pet-friendly home is nestled oceanside in the village of Salvo on...

  • Salvo
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms