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!
2025 First Friday Music Lineup
Friday, September 5: We will have live music by Brooke & Nick from Ocracoke in The Courtyard. There will also be live music by Just Playing Dixieland at Magnolia Pavilion, Ruth Wyand at the Davis Lot, Hunter Turner at The Pioneer Theater, The Other Brothers at Old Tom's, Toolan & Evans at NouVines, and The Conch Shells Poor Richards. The Lost Colony Tavern will also be hosting DJ Night.
Friday, October 3: The Jazzmen in the Dare Arts Courtyard. More info coming soon.
Friday, November 7: More info coming soon.
Friday, December 5: Manteo Christmas Tree Lighting
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.
