BAD Day Music and Arts Festival 2026
- When
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Where
- Brooklyn Arts District, Wilmington
Still 42 days until the festival.
BAD Day Music + Arts Festival is a one day music and arts festival in Wilmington, North Carolina, named for its Brooklyn Arts District setting. It leans on jam bands, Americana and bluegrass, alongside art installations and a maker market. The first edition, in July 2025, filled three stages with Railroad Earth and Yonder Mountain String Band, plus an evening celebration at the Brooklyn Arts Center led by Lettuce.
Schedule & Running Order (6)
The schedule for BAD Day Music and Arts Festival 2026.
14 Saturday November
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About the festival
BAD Day Music and Arts Festival returns to Wilmington's Brooklyn Arts District on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The second annual single-day event pairs world-class live music with immersive art, wellness programming, and family-friendly activities across the neighborhood. Headliners The Revivalists and Grace Potter lead a bill of Greensky Bluegrass, Ripe, Futurebirds, and Lady Die on the main stage.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
- When is BAD Day Music and Arts Festival 2026?
- BAD Day Music and Arts Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Brooklyn Arts District in Wilmington.
- Where is BAD Day Music and Arts Festival held?
- BAD Day Music and Arts Festival 2026 is held at Brooklyn Arts District in Wilmington.
- Who is playing BAD Day Music and Arts Festival 2026?
- 6 acts are booked for BAD Day Music and Arts Festival 2026, including Grace Potter, The Revivalists, Greensky Bluegrass, Futurebirds and Ripe. The full lineup and set times are on this page.
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