Article Contributed by Gratefulweb
Published on 2026-09-20
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Does Entertainment has announced the return of BAD Day Music + Arts Festival to Wilmington’s Brooklyn Arts District on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The festival will feature acclaimed artists spanning roots rock, Americana, indie and soul, including headliners The Revivalists and Grace Potter, with support from Greensky Bluegrass, Ripe, Futurebirds and Lady Die.
The BAD Day festivities will continue after the festival with an official late-night party across the street at the Brooklyn Arts Center. Deadtronica, featuring Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits and Cloudchord, will headline the separately ticketed show, with additional special guests to be announced.
Deadtronica reimagines the music of the Grateful Dead through an electronic lens, blending the Dead’s improvisational spirit with the energy of electronic dance music.
Current BAD Day festival ticket holders receive exclusive first access to late-night tickets. Tickets go on sale to the public Tuesday, September 22, at 10 a.m. ET. Information and tickets are available at BADDayFest.com.
The second annual BAD Day Music + Arts Festival will feature an expanded main stage and an eclectic mix of live performances throughout the day.
BAD Day extends beyond the music, with arts and crafts vendors, live mural painting, large-scale artwork, participatory art activations and other creative surprises located throughout the festival grounds.
Wellness programming will also return in an expanded format, with a morning of activities at the Brooklyn Arts Center included with every BAD Day festival ticket. Guests can begin the day with yoga, breathwork and sound meditation led by local wellness practitioners. Complimentary Tama Tea samples will be available throughout the morning to help festivalgoers refuel, hydrate and reset before the music begins.
BAD Day is partnering with local nonprofit organizations Indo Jax Surf Charities, Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue, Play It Forward Wilmington and Yoga Village. Festivalgoers will have opportunities to learn about their missions and connect with the organizations onsite throughout the day.
BAD Day Music + Arts Festival is a family-friendly event and free for children ages 12 and under. The BAD Kid Zone, located in the main-stage festival area, will provide a shaded place where families can play games, take a break from the music and participate in arts and crafts.
Later that evening, the celebration will move across the street to the Brooklyn Arts Center for Deadtronica’s official BAD Day late-night performance, giving night owls an opportunity to keep dancing after the festival concludes.
BAD Day Music + Arts Festival
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Brooklyn Arts District
Wilmington, NC
Headliners: The Revivalists and Grace Potter
With Greensky Bluegrass, Ripe, Futurebirds and Lady Die
GA and VIP tickets: Ticketmaster
Official BAD Day Late Night
Deadtronica featuring Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits and Cloudchord
With special guests to be announced
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Brooklyn Arts Center
Wilmington, NC
Separately ticketed
Public on-sale: Tuesday, September 22, at 10 a.m. ET
Information and tickets
