First Friday
A Downtown Manteo Tradition
First Friday
First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented event held the first Friday of each month, March through November from 6pm to 8pm, in historic downtown Manteo. The sidewalks pulse with live music, magic, artisans, food, drinks and much more.
The Manteo Stroll featuring celebrations, specials, music all over town, art, and more inside other Manteo galleries, shops and restaurants also happens during First Friday. Check out the map below to see who is participating in this month's Manteo Stroll.
Make a day of it on Roanoke Island by visiting our attractions, shops, and art galleries. Then, join us downtown for our First Friday celebration and finish the day with a delicious food and drink experience.
First Friday celebrations are a great time to explore downtown Manteo. Join us!
2026 First Friday Music Lineup
Friday, April 3: We will have live music by The Ramble in The Courtyard. There will also be live music by Brad Pivott in The Davis Lot, OBX Jazzmen at Magnolia Pavilion, The Bar Cat Duo at Nouvines, Tim & Woody at Poor Richards, and DJ Night with Lady Lux at Lost Colony Tavern.
Friday, May 1: We will have live music in The Courtyard. There will also be live music by Acension Music School students in The Davis Lot and First Flight High School Jazz Band at Magnolia Pavilion.
Friday, June 5: We will have line dancing, faceprinting, hula hooping, and fire dancing in The Courtyard. There will also be live music by Mama's Black Sheep in The Davis Lot and The Walking Dolphins at Magnolia Pavilion.
Friday, July 3: We will have live music by The Blue Crab Boys in The Courtyard. There will also be live music by The Other Brothers in The Davis Lot.
The Manteo Stroll
The Manteo Stroll featuring celebrations, specials, music all over town, art, and more inside other Manteo galleries, shops and restaurants also happens during First Friday.
Check out this map to see who is participating in this month's Manteo Stroll.
