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.
2023 First Friday Music Lineup
Friday, June 2: The Storyweavers at Dare Arts, Tripp Harrison at Old Tom Street, First Flight High School Jazz Band at Magnolia Pavilion, Ruth Wyand at 1587 Lounge, John Baldwin at Poor Richards, Toolan & Evans at NouVines, and Uncle Jack at Lost Colony.
Friday, July 7: The Rea Family Band at Dare Arts, Sam On Sax at Old Tom Street, The Kill Devil Kats at Magnolia Pavilion, Doug Dino at 1587 Lounge, Tommy V at Poor Richards, and Toolan & Evans at NouVines.
Friday, August 4: Justin Trawick at Dare Arts, Vinny Blues Travelin' Road Show at Old Tom Street, Bill Rea at 1587 Lounge, The Conch Shells at Poor Richards, and Toolan & Evans at NouVines.
Friday, September 1: The Delta Blues at Dare Arts, Brooke & Nick at Old Tom Street and Stereo In Words at Magnolia Pavilion.
Friday, October 6: The Jazzmen at Dare Arts
Friday, November 3: 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.
