Atlantic Beach Area Events
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Scroll through the calendar to find fun Crystal Coast events in every month of the year. The Crystal Coast is known for authentic coastal experiences, and we celebrate everything that makes this stretch of shore so special.
Visit in the off season to enjoy some of the best events the Crystal Coast has to offer, from family-friendly outings and waterfront festivals to celebrations of maritime heritage and local history, plus holiday events, live music, culinary showcases, and so much more.
Rock the Docks Summer Concert Series 2026
- Location: John Newton Park, 508 Front Street, Beaufort, NC (on the Beaufort waterfront/boardwalk, next to the Dock House Restaurant)
- Starts: 5:00PM
- Ends: 8:00PM
Free, family- and pet-friendly live music series, run by the Beaufort Community Engagement office in partnership with the Dock House Restaurant. A few dates align with bigger community weekends (May 21 with Memorial Day, June 11 with the Big Rock Tournament, July 2 with Independence Day).
EmeraldFest 2026
- Location: Western Ocean Regional Access, 9803 Louise Avenue, Emerald Isle, NC (one block east of the Coast Guard Road intersection)
- Starts: 6:30PM
- Ends: 8:00PM
Free summer concert series, free parking, open lawn steps from the beach. No alcohol permitted on site. Attendees typically bring lawn chairs/blankets.
