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Beaufort, NC Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule

Beaufort, NC Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule
Week of May 11, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Friday, May 15th - Saturday, May 16th
Beaufort

The Beaufort Music Festival has become a beloved event for music lovers everywhere, thanks to its amazing line-up of talented artists, and its home base in the charming coastal town of Beaufort. Featuring two full days of music that are stocked with local, regional, and even nationally recognized artists and performers, the Beaufort Music Festival is an enchanting way for newcomers to discover a range of new sounds and talents without ever leaving the heart of the Crystal Coast.

Week of October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10th - Sunday, October 11th
Swansboro

If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.

Week of November 23, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Friday, November 27th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Swansboro

Celebrate the holidays Crystal Coast style with this annual event that entices locals and visitors alike to get into the holiday spirit. The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition that combines Swansboro’s love of life on the water with a truly festive atmosphere, and the event is sure to become an annual celebration that Crystal Coast visitors will want to return to again and again.

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Glenburnie Park

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

Barefoot B, Oceanview Duplex with 3 bedr...

Get ready to leave your shoes behind and embrace casual coastal living at Barefoot B, a welcoming oceanview duplex on the East side that’s ideal for your next beach escape. This thoughtfully designed home features three inviting bedrooms, three...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Comfortable Stay with Kitchenette, Laund...

Private accommodations with no shared areas. Painless access, one level. Kitchenette with two burner cooktop, mini-refrigerator and microwave. Come with clothes and groceries and appreciate! Special monthly and weekly prices available! send inquiry...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Big Kahuna - Oceanfront (As seen on HGTV...

The Big Kahuna will be a great family destination for your summer vacation. There is plenty of space for a enormous family or multiple families. The view of the ocean is completely unobstructed and you can sit on the covered porch, relax on the...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...