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, May 2: The Saakumu Dance Troupe from Ghana will be performing in The Courtyard. There will also be live music by The First Flight High School Jazz Band at Magnolia Pavilion, Tempest Revival at the Davis Lot, The Other Brothers at Old Tom's, Toolan & Evans at NouVines, and Chezze at Poor Richards.
Friday, June 6: The Storyweavers in the Dare Arts Courtyard, Jaidee Elliott in the Davis Lot, and Mama's Black Sheep at Magnolia Pavilion. More info coming soon.
Friday, July 11: The Rea Family Band in the Dare Arts Courtyard, Bri Young in the Davis Lot, and the Kill Devil Kats at Magnolia Pavilion. More info coming soon.
Friday, August 1: Connected in the Dare Arts Courtyard, Jackie Burns in the Davis Lot, and the Morgan Creek Bluegrass Band at Magnolia Pavilion. More info coming soon.
Friday, September 5: 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.
