The Performing Arts

From mesmerizing musicians to amazing magicians, and delightful dancers to soulful singers, a variety of performances are scheduled year round at Roanoke Island Festival Park. See our Calender of Events for dates and times.

Performance Series The Roanoke Island Festival Park Performance Series is available to all campuses of the University of North Carolina system as well as community-based non-profit performing arts groups supported with state or local funding. The talent is top-notch, and the drama, music and dance performances are free and open to the public.

4th Sunday @ 4 Music Series Musical guests are booked to appear on the 4th Sunday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Park’s Indoor Theatre. The series brings another dimension to our existing programming and a consistency of time, date and quality of a performing arts experience. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park.

Summer Children's Series The 2010 Summer Children’s Performance Series will run from July 20- August 11, 2010. The top-quality performances are held in the Indoor Theatre at either 10:30 a.m. or 7 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 for the 7 p.m. performances. Admission is included in the general admission ticket to the park for the 10:30 a.m. performances. Both performance times are free to Friends of Elizabeth II members.

Holiday Events Roanoke Island Festival Park will hold a July 4th celebration that will feature East Carolina University, performing music by George M. Cohan at 8 p.m. The celebration will also include fireworks provided by the town of Manteo. Held at the park’s Pavilion, the celebration is free and open to the public.

Our Theatres Located on the banks of the Roanoke Sound, Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Outdoor Pavilion can seat up to 3,000 people on its spacious lawns. It hosts many community events, performances and festivals in addition to events planned by Roanoke Island Festival Park. The indoor theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park sets an intimate, comfortable mood. With 250 cushioned seats, carpeted floor, and beamed ceilings, the venue welcomes guests for special programming and events that won’t soon be forgotten. 

Bring Your Show To Us For information on booking an event at the Pavilion or Indoor Theatre call Programs Manager, Johnny Walker, (252) 475-1500 Ext. 239 or email Johnny.Walker@ncdcr.gov.

Join Friends of Elizabeth II for Discounts! The Friends of Elizabeth II need your support to continue to expand the programs and opportunities for visitors and locals at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Need ten good reasons to join?  
  
 1.  Free admission to  
         Roanoke Island Festival Park  
 2.  Free admission to  
         Summer Children’s Performances  
 3.  Free admission to  
         Roanoke Island Festival Park Performance Series 
4. Free admission to 
         4th Sunday @ 4 Series
 5.  15% discount in the Museum Store  
 6.  Invitations to The Art Gallery openings  
 7.  Invitations to special events  
 8.  You are providing care, upkeep and educational voyages for, Elizabeth II  
 9.  Your membership will encourage and promote the growth of historical and cultural programs
      and events throughout the region.  
10. Your gift helps preserve and interpret Outer Banks history and keeps our Outer Banks history alive. 

Join Friends Today!

For more information, call (252) 475-1500 or email FestivalParkInformation@ncdcr.gov.