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, October 4:
The Jazzmen will be playing live music in The Courtyard. There will also be live music by Howell & Caswell at Old Tom Street, Alexandra Byers at 1587 Restaurant & Lounge, Toolan & Evans at NouVines, EZ Malone at Lost Colony Tavern, and Willow & Red at Kill Devil Rum. The OBX Shag Club will be at Magnolia Pavilion- bring your dancing shoes.
Friday, November 1: More info coming soon.
Friday, December 6: The Tillett Sisters will be singing holiday tunes in The Courtyard. 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.
