Outer Banks Theater & Shows Events - 2026 Schedule

Outer Banks Theater & Shows Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of June 1, 2026 - June 7, 2026
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 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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  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
6/6 - 6/13
$3,170  $3,861
$691 off
6/13 - 6/20
$3,745  $4,281
$536 off
7/4 - 7/11
$4,277  $4,694
$417 off
7/11 - 7/18
$4,307  $4,694
$387 off
8/1 - 8/8
$4,486  $4,694
$208 off
8/29 - 9/5
$2,693  $2,825
$132 off
9/5 - 9/12
$2,436  $2,615
$179 off
9/12 - 9/19
$2,193  $2,313
$120 off
9/19 - 9/26
$2,126  $2,313
$187 off
9/26 - 10/3
$2,233  $2,313
$80 off
12/26 - 1/2
$1,743  $1,750
$7 off
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  • Avon
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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  • Corolla
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  • 4 Bathrooms
7/9 - 7/16
$5,330  $6,451
$1,121 off
7/14 - 7/21
$5,170  $6,251
$1,081 off
9/1 - 9/8
$4,293  $4,676
$383 off
9/7 - 9/14
$3,191  $3,451
$260 off