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Crystal Coast Music & Dancing Events - 2026 Schedule

Crystal Coast 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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Surfing the Crystal Coast

The Southern Outer Banks are gaining popularity as a surfing destination, for newcomers to the sport and advanced borders alike. With mainly south or southeast facing beaches, and seasonal swells that are enhanced by passing tropical systems or...

Ocean view home with shared pool and dir...

Welcome to your ideal coastal hideaway in Pine Knoll Shores, NC! This gorgeous condo is appealingly located just steps away from the community pool and a short walk to the private beach access, making it an ideal getaway for families and beach...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Oceanside Condo in Atlantic Beach, NC-An...

Escape to coastal appeal at this inviting two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom vacation townhome, ideally located just steps from The Circle in Atlantic Beach, NC. With accommodations for up to six guests, it’s the ideal getaway for families...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Easy Breezy-Oceanfront 1st floor condo i...

Simple Breezy welcomes you to The Crystal Coast! Stunning ocean vistas from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath first floor condo. The master bedroom has a king size bed, and vistas of the ocean with your own private patio. The second bedroom has a bunk bed with...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...