Thursday, March 19, 2026

38 Special coming to Wilson Center this spring

As part of its Milestone — 50 Year Legacy Tour, southern rock band 38 Special will perform at the Cape Fear Community College Wilson Center this spring. (Courtesy CFCC Wilson Center)

WILMINGTON — As part of its “Milestone — 50 Year Legacy Tour,” southern rock band 38 Special will perform locally this spring.

38 Special is celebrating more than five decades together with a tour stop at Wilson Center on May 22 at 7 p.m., in support of “Milestone” — the band’s first studio album in 20 years. Released in 2025, “Milestone” is guitar driven and defined by “anthemic melodies,” according to the band.

Formed in 1974 out of Florida, 38 Special has released 13 studio albums. The band has published hits like  “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up In You,” “If I’d Been The One,” “Back Where You Belong,” and “Second Chance” over its more than 50-year tenure. 

Wilson Center members will have access to ticket sales starting Wednesday, March 18, at 10 a.m., and tickets go on sale for the general public on March 20 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased here and start at $60.


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