gallery
300 Queen Elizabeth Street
Manteo, North Carolina
gallery
300 Queen Elizabeth Street
Manteo, North Carolina
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, October 2: We will have live music by Connected in The Courtyard. There will also be live music by The Conch Shells in The Davis Lot, Havana Club at Magnolia Pavilion, Suzie Jacuzzi at Poor Richards, The Bar Cats Duo at NouVines, El Jay at Old Tom's Beer & Wine, Chezze at Lost Colony Tavern, and DJ Cowboy Joe at Pioneer Theater.
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.
