CAROLINA BEACH — Each summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Town of Carolina Beach hosts fireworks and live music every week.
The 2023 lineup includes a mix of sounds, including blues and rock, to R&B and pop, country to ’70s, ’80s and ’90s hits. Fifteen bands will take the Gazebo stage on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; fireworks take place at 9 p.m.
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All shows are free and take place on Thursday unless otherwise noted; three will be held on Friday, including the weekend of Memorial, Labor and Independence days. Chairs are welcome; events are weather-dependent.
The entertainment is located near the amusement rides, restaurants and retail shops; parking is metered.
Below is the schedule:
Friday, May 26: Jack Jack 180 (Dance party)
June 1: Polar Bear Blues Band (Blues)
June 8: Uptown Easy (Ultimate dance party)
June 15: Down South Thunder (Modern country-rock)
June 22: FEEBS (Blues, classic rock, funk)
June 30: Carl Newton Review (R&B, soul)
July 6: The British Invaders (’60s British tribute)
July 13: Pleasure Island and Cancel (Rock, R&B, funk)
July 20: Jim Quick & Coastline (Carolina swamp soul, beach music)
July 27: Bibis Ellison (Classic, current hits)
Aug. 3: Justin Cody Fox Band (Blues, country, rock)
Aug. 10: Kenny Reeves and Trainwreck (Classic Southern rock)
Aug. 17: Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band (Beach music)
Aug. 24: Will McBride Group (Rock, funk, blues, jazz)
Friday, Sept. 1: The Main Event (Beach, classic rock)
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