First Friday
A Downtown Manteo Tradition
First Friday
First Friday is a fun-filled, family-oriented event held the first Friday of each month, April 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!
First Friday is sponsored by the Town of Manteo, Manteo Rotary Club and Manteo Furniture & Appliance.
2024 First Friday Music Lineup
Friday, April 5:
Just Playing Dixieland in The Courtyard, Havana Club at Magnolia Pavilion, Steve Hauser at Old Tom Street, Hope Dehart inside at Pioneer Theater, Vinny Blues Travelin' Road Show outside at Pioneer Theater Garden, Jeremy & The Generations at Poor Richards, and Toolan & Evans at NouVines.
Friday, May 3:
First Flight Jazz Band at Magnolia Pavilion and Scott Sechman at Old Tom Street. More info coming soon.
Friday, June 7:
The Storyweavers in The Courtyard, Windgrass at Old Tom Street, and Havana Club at Magnolia Pavilion. More info coming soon.
Friday, July 5:
The Rea Family Band in The Courtyard and Bar Cats Duo at Old Tom Street. More info coming soon.
Friday, August 2:
More info coming soon.
Friday, September 6:
Anchor Blazer in The Courtyard and Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs at Old Tom Street. More info coming soon.
Friday, October 4:
More info coming soon.
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.
