Free Concert Friday • The Petty Thieves: A Tribute to Tom Petty

Schedule

Fri, 19 Jun, 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, June 19, 2026
Gates: 6:00 PM
Opener: 7:00 PM
Headliner: 8:30 PM
All Ages Event
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Headlining Act:
The Petty Thieves
A Tribute to Tom Petty
Opening Act:
Tercel
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June Charity Spotlight:
The Marine Raider Foundation
Learn more here: https://marineraiderfoundation.org/
The Marine Raider Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2012 to provide benevolent support to active duty and medically retired Marine Raiders and their families, World War II Marine Raiders, and the families of Raiders who have lost their lives in service to our Nation. The Foundation aims to meet needs unmet by the government with an emphasis on building personal and family resiliency and supporting the full reintegration of wounded, ill, injured and transitioning Raiders, their families and MARSOC’s Gold Star families.
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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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