Grammy-winning country music band to perform in Wilmington

A legendary country music band is set to perform in Wilmington in 2026 as part of a farewell tour.

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained for nearly six decades and earned three Grammy awards.

When is Nitty Gritty Dirt Band playing in Wilmington?

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will be performing on May 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, located at 703 N. Third St.

When do tickets go on sale?

Wilson Center members can buy tickets on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. Opera box and group sales are available on Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. General sale will begin on Friday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at WilsonCenterTickets.com or by contacting the box office at 910-362-7999. To avoid scams, only buy from the source at WilsonCenterTickets.com.

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As 2026 approaches, so does the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 60th anniversary, celebrated through their “ALL THE GOOD TIMES: The Farewell Tour — 60 Years of Dirt.” Blood harmony, thrilling instrumental flights, undeniable stage chemistry: these things are part of each Dirt Band show. For legions of fans, it’s less about the memories than the moment, crisp as an autumn apple and rich as a royal flush…

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