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Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Tri-City ValleyCats
Jul 31 •
7:00PM
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
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Down East Bird Dawgs vs. New York Boulders
Jul 11 •
7:00PM
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
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K-Town Block Party: Petey Pablo, Ying Yang Twins & DJ Jazzy Jeff
Jul 24 •
7:00PM
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
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Trial by Fire - A Tribute to Journey
Jul 18 •
7:00PM
Paramount Theatre - Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
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East Carolina Pirates vs. Florida Atlantic Owls
Nov 27 •
3:30AM
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
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East Carolina Pirates vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers
Sep 12 •
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Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
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East Carolina Pirates vs. Rice Owls
Oct 10 •
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Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
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East Carolina Pirates vs. South Florida Bulls
Nov 6 •
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Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
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East Carolina Pirates vs. Temple Owls
Oct 31 •
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Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
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Jul 11
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Jul 11
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Down East Bird Dawgs vs. New York Boulders
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
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Jul 11
Sat • 7:05 PM
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Jul 11
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Jul 12
Sun • 1:05 PM
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Jul 12
1:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Jul 12
Sun • 4:00 PM
Sun
Jul 12
4:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. New York Boulders
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
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Jul 16
Thu • 6:30 PM
Thu
Jul 16
6:30 PM
Greenville Yard Gnomes vs. Morehead City Marlins
Guy Smith Stadium
Greenville, NC
2-37-25
Jul 16
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jul 16
8:00 PM
Third Thursday
Paramount Theatre - Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
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Jul 18
Sat • 6:30 PM
Sat
Jul 18
6:30 PM
Greenville Yard Gnomes vs. Morehead City Marlins
Guy Smith Stadium
Greenville, NC
2-37-25
Jul 18
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jul 18
7:00 PM
Trial by Fire - A Tribute to Journey
Paramount Theatre - Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
1-63-29
Jul 20
Mon • 6:30 PM
Mon
Jul 20
6:30 PM
Greenville Yard Gnomes vs. Holly Springs Salamanders
Guy Smith Stadium
Greenville, NC
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Jul 23
Thu • 6:30 PM
Thu
Jul 23
6:30 PM
Greenville Yard Gnomes vs. Tri-City Chili Peppers
Guy Smith Stadium
Greenville, NC
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Jul 24
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Jul 24
7:00 PM
K-Town Block Party: Petey Pablo, Ying Yang Twins & DJ Jazzy Jeff
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
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Jul 28
Tue • 6:05 PM
Tue
Jul 28
6:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Fredericksburg Nationals
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Jul 28
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Jul 28
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Tri-City ValleyCats
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
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Jul 29
Wed • 12:05 PM
Wed
Jul 29
12:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Fredericksburg Nationals
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Jul 29
Wed • 6:00 PM
Wed
Jul 29
6:00 PM
Greenville Yard Gnomes vs. Peninsula Pilots
Guy Smith Stadium
Greenville, NC
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Jul 30
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jul 30
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Tri-City ValleyCats
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
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Jul 30
Thu • 7:05 PM
Thu
Jul 30
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Fredericksburg Nationals
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Jul 31
Fri • 6:30 PM
Fri
Jul 31
6:30 PM
Greenville Yard Gnomes vs. Wilmington Sharks
Guy Smith Stadium
Greenville, NC
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Jul 31
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Jul 31
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Tri-City ValleyCats
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-63-27
Jul 31
Fri • 7:05 PM
Fri
Jul 31
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Fredericksburg Nationals
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
1-63-37
Aug 1
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Aug 1
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Tri-City ValleyCats
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-63-27
Aug 1
Sat • 7:05 PM
Sat
Aug 1
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Fredericksburg Nationals
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
1-63-27
Aug 2
Sun • 1:05 PM
Sun
Aug 2
1:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Fredericksburg Nationals
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Aug 2
Sun • 4:00 PM
Sun
Aug 2
4:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Tri-City ValleyCats
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-63-27
Aug 11
Tue • 7:05 PM
Tue
Aug 11
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Columbia Fireflies
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
1-63-27
Aug 12
Wed • 7:05 PM
Wed
Aug 12
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Columbia Fireflies
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Aug 13
Thu • 7:05 PM
Thu
Aug 13
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Columbia Fireflies
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Aug 14
Fri • 7:05 PM
Fri
Aug 14
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Columbia Fireflies
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Aug 15
Sat • 7:05 PM
Sat
Aug 15
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Columbia Fireflies
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Aug 16
Sun • 1:05 PM
Sun
Aug 16
1:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Columbia Fireflies
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Aug 18
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Aug 18
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Trois-Rivieres Aigles
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-63-37
Aug 19
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Aug 19
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Trois-Rivieres Aigles
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-63-37
Aug 20
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Aug 20
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Trois-Rivieres Aigles
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-63-37
Aug 21
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Aug 21
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Trois-Rivieres Aigles
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-63-37
Aug 22
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Aug 22
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Trois-Rivieres Aigles
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-63-37
Aug 23
Sun • 4:00 PM
Sun
Aug 23
4:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Trois-Rivieres Aigles
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-63-27
Aug 25
Tue • 7:05 PM
Tue
Aug 25
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Hickory Crawdads
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Aug 26
Wed • 7:05 PM
Wed
Aug 26
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Hickory Crawdads
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Aug 27
Thu • 7:05 PM
Thu
Aug 27
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Hickory Crawdads
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Aug 28
Fri • 7:05 PM
Fri
Aug 28
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Hickory Crawdads
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
2-100-25
Aug 29
Sat • 5:00 PM
Sat
Aug 29
5:00 PM
Winterville Watermelon Festival: Easton Corbin
Winterville Recreation Park
Winterville, NC
1-63-27
Aug 29
Sat • 7:05 PM
Sat
Aug 29
7:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Hickory Crawdads
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
1-63-27
Aug 30
Sun • 1:05 PM
Sun
Aug 30
1:05 PM
Wilson Warbirds vs. Hickory Crawdads
Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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Sep 1
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Sep 1
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Evansville Otters
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
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Sep 2
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Sep 2
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Evansville Otters
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
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Sep 3
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Sep 3
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Evansville Otters
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-63-37
Sep 4
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Sep 4
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Evansville Otters
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
4-58-25
Sep 5
Sat • 10:00 AM
Sat
Sep 5
10:00 AM
PokeKon Fest
Holiday Inn Greenville
Greenville, NC
2-100-25
Sep 5
Sat • 12:00 PM
Sat
Sep 5
12:00 PM
Stonington Farms Music Fest
Stonington Farms
Kinston, NC
1-63-37
Sep 5
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Sep 5
7:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Evansville Otters
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-63-37
Sep 6
Sun • 4:00 PM
Sun
Sep 6
4:00 PM
Down East Bird Dawgs vs. Evansville Otters
Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
1-65-17
Sep 12
Sat • 12:00 PM
Sat
Sep 12
12:00 PM
East Carolina Pirates vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
1-65-17
Sep 26
Sat • 4:00 PM
Sat
Sep 26
4:00 PM
East Carolina Pirates vs. North Carolina Central Eagles
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
1-65-17
Oct 10
Sat • TBD
Sat
Oct 10
TBD
East Carolina Pirates vs. Rice Owls
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
4-93-25
Oct 24
Sat • 9:00 PM
Sat
Oct 24
9:00 PM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Film
Paramount Theatre - Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
2-23-25
Oct 30
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Oct 30
7:30 PM
The Malpass Brothers
Paramount Theatre - Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
1-65-17
Oct 31
Sat • TBD
Sat
Oct 31
TBD
East Carolina Pirates vs. Temple Owls
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
2-23-25
Oct 31
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Oct 31
7:30 PM
The Malpass Brothers
Paramount Theatre - Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
1-65-17
Nov 6
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Nov 6
7:30 PM
East Carolina Pirates vs. South Florida Bulls
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
2-23-25
Nov 14
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Nov 14
8:00 PM
Fox N' Vead
State Theatre Greenville
Greenville, NC
1-65-17
Nov 27
Fri • TBD
Fri
Nov 27
TBD
East Carolina Pirates vs. Florida Atlantic Owls
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
4-93-25
Dec 23
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Dec 23
7:00 PM
It's a Wonderful Life - Film
Paramount Theatre - Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
2-37-25
Jan 22
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Jan 22
7:30 PM
Stephen Freeman
Paramount Theatre - Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
4-33-25
Feb 20
Sat • 12:00 PM
Sat
Feb 20
12:00 PM
Goldsboro Fanfest
Paramount Theatre - Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
2-37-25
Apr 3
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Apr 3
7:30 PM
Goldsboro Gold
Paramount Theatre - Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
Find the Best Events in Kinston for 2026
Kinston is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular events so you can easily plan your next outing. Whether you're searching for the top concerts, must-see sporting events, or unique things to do in Kinston, you'll find it all right here.
Top Events in Kinston This Weekend
Planning your weekend? There are 15 events happening around Kinston this weekend! Here are the most popular events happening in Kinston from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!
| Event Name | Date | Venue | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Fungo vs. Danville Dairy Daddies | Jul 11 | Flaherty Park | $33 |
| Clayton Clovers vs. Sanford Spinners | Jul 11 | East Clayton Community Park | $33 |
| Jacksonville Ospreys vs. Virginia Beach Valor | Jul 11 | Jack Amyette Park | $33 |
| Zebulon Devil Dogz vs. Yorktown Coconuts | Jul 11 | Nomaco Park | $34 |
| Throwback Sounds of Summer | Jul 11 | Rudy Theatre | $87 |
| Down East Bird Dawgs vs. New York Boulders | Jul 11 | Grainger Stadium | $39 |
| Tarboro River Bandits vs. River City Skippers | Jul 11 | Tarboro Municipal Stadium | $33 |
| Wilson Warbirds vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers | Jul 11 | Wilson Stadium - NC | $28 |
| The Music Man | Jul 11 | Elysian Performing Arts Center | $720 |
| Walk-In Bathtub Improv | Jul 11 | Athens Theatre At New Bern Civic Theatre | $46 |
Top 2026 Summer Events in Kinston
Summer is the perfect time for live events in Kinston! Check out this list of the top events happening from May through September.
| Event Name | Date | Venue | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Music Man | Jul 11 | Elysian Performing Arts Center | $720 |
| Walk-In Bathtub Improv | Jul 11 | Athens Theatre At New Bern Civic Theatre | $46 |
| Little Shop of Horrors | Jul 17 | Athens Theatre At New Bern Civic Theatre | $591 |
| Little Shop of Horrors | Jul 25 | Athens Theatre At New Bern Civic Theatre | $591 |
| Morehead City Marlins vs. Tri-City Chili Peppers | Jul 29 | Puck O'Neal Field At Big Rock Stadium | $33 |
| The Collingsworth Family | Jul 30 | Princeton Church of God | $68 |
| Jimmy Fortune | Aug 2 | Rudy Theatre | $89 |
| Ernie Haase and Signature Sound | Aug 7 | Rudy Theatre | $80 |
| Tracy Lawrence | Aug 15 | Maola Event Center | $92 |
| Marty Manous | Sep 18 | The Clayton Center - NC | $92 |
Cheap Things to Do in Kinston This Weekend (Under $100)
Looking for fun in Kinston that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling events this weekend with tickets under $100.
| Event Name | Date | Venue | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest Fungo vs. Danville Dairy Daddies | Jul 11 | Flaherty Park | $33 |
| Clayton Clovers vs. Sanford Spinners | Jul 11 | East Clayton Community Park | $33 |
| Jacksonville Ospreys vs. Virginia Beach Valor | Jul 11 | Jack Amyette Park | $33 |
| Zebulon Devil Dogz vs. Yorktown Coconuts | Jul 11 | Nomaco Park | $34 |
| Throwback Sounds of Summer | Jul 11 | Rudy Theatre | $87 |
| Down East Bird Dawgs vs. New York Boulders | Jul 11 | Grainger Stadium | $39 |
| Tarboro River Bandits vs. River City Skippers | Jul 11 | Tarboro Municipal Stadium | $33 |
| Wilson Warbirds vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers | Jul 11 | Wilson Stadium - NC | $28 |
| Walk-In Bathtub Improv | Jul 11 | Athens Theatre At New Bern Civic Theatre | $46 |
| Wilson Warbirds vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers | Jul 12 | Wilson Stadium - NC | $22 |
Top Venues in Kinston, NC
Rudy Theatre
Selma, NC
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Wilson Stadium - NC
Wilson, NC
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State Theatre Greenville
Greenville, NC
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Grainger Stadium
Kinston, NC
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Athens Theatre At New Bern Civic Theatre
New Bern, NC
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Nomaco Park
Zebulon, NC
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The Clayton Center - NC
Clayton, NC
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Dunn Center For The Performing Arts
Rocky Mount, NC
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Temple Baptist Church - New Bern
New Bern, NC
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The Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots
Wake Forest, NC
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