PirateFest
M-ARRRGH-K yer calendars! Make ready to parlay with us for the 19th annual PirateFest Saturday, April 25 from 11am - 7pm when swashbucklers of all ages converge on the banks of the Tar River, a pirate's paradise located in Downtown Greenville, for a full day of piratical tomfoolery at the along First Street next to the Greenville Town Common! Discover roving bands of pirates, a kids zone, food trucks, beers & cheers, handcrafted goods, pirate reenactments, live music, and much more fun for yer whole crew!
PIRATEFEST UNVEILS 2026 FESTIVAL MUSIC LINEUP
Downtown Greenville Partnership and the City of Greenville, NC are thrilled to unveil its highly-anticipated lineup for PirateFest 2026! After winning the North Carolina Association of Festival and Events’ Event of the Year Award for the 2024 festival, the 19th annual PirateFest promises to be an unforgettable experience for all swashbucklers in Eastern North Carolina.
PirateFest 2026 Greenville Toyota Amphitheater at Town Common Live Music Lineup:
September: Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band
Spare Change: Eastern NC's Party Band
Both acts will play The State Theatre Stage located at the intersection of First Street and Greene Street!
For more information and updates, please visit www.PirateFestNC.com
Follow @PirateFestNC on Facebook and @PirateFestNC on Instagram.
PirateFest is made possible by the Downtown Greenville Partnership and the City of Greenville, NC.
Downtown Greenville
Nestled between the Tar River and East Carolina University’s main campus, Downtown Greenville is the vibrant center of the city. The traditional Greenville Commercial Historic District as...
Tar River
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