Free Concert Friday • Shoot to Thrill: A Tribute to AC/DC

Schedule

Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Eagle’s Dare | Wilmington, NC

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The Eagle's Dare Presents
Free Concert Friday 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026
Gates: 6:00 PM
Opener: 7:00 PM
Headliner: 8:30 PM
All Ages Event!
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Headlining Act:
Shoot to Thrill
An All Female Tribute to AC/DC
Opening Act:
Shay's Rebellion
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May Charity Spotlight:
United Way
Learn more here: https://uwcfa.org/
United Way is a global network of local, community-based nonprofits that brings people and resources together to tackle tough challenges like poverty, education gaps, and health crises, funding local agencies and leading initiatives focused on youth opportunity, financial stability, and healthy communities to help everyone thrive
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What is Free Concert Friday (FCF)?
FCF is a fourteen week, free summer concert series in Downtown Wilmington, NC at The Eagle's Dare bar and venue space.
Running every Friday from May through July, FCF raises money for multiple local and veteran based non-profits and is a fun kickstart to the weekend in Downtown Wilmington, NC.
Every week features quality entertainment, fantastic food trucks, and fun vibes for the whole family... and its F-R-E-E!
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The 2026 Series Schedule
Non-Profit Charities:
May • United Way
June • The Marine Raider Foundation
July • Cape Fear Literacy Council
Entertainment:
5/01 • The Chain: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
with guest: Sean Thomas Gerard
5/08 • Fake Happy: A Tribute to Paramore
with guest: to be announced
5/15 • The Conspiracy: A Tribute to Arena Rock
with guest: Right on Early
5/22 • Emo Nite feat. Turtle Smash
A Live Pop Punk + Emo Tribute Band
5/28 • Shoot to Thrill: All Female Tribute to AC/DC
with guest: Shay's Rebellion
6/05 • Moctallica: A Tribute to Metallica
with guest: To Begin Anew
6/12 • Bad Romance: A Tribute to Lady Gaga
with guest: Lady Die
6/19 • The Petty Thieves: A Tribute to Tom Petty
with guest: Tercel
6/26 • Big Ol Truck: A Tribute to Toby Keith
with guest: The Southern Touch Band
7/03 • Make Yourself: A Tribute to Incubus
with guest: Are You In
7/10 • Big Reputation: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
with guest: Shaina Marie & The Whiskey Crossroads Band
7/17 • Deep 6: A Tribute to Pearl Jam
with guest: Adam Evans performing Temple of the Dog
7/24 • Turtle Smash: A Tribute to My Chemical Romance
with guest: The Dirty Little Rejects
A Tribute to The All American Rejects
7/31 • Emo Nite Karaoke
YOU'RE THE STAR! Sing on stage with a live band!
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The Eagle’s Dare, 419 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401-4005, United States

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