Beaufort Music Festival
- Dates
- May 14 to 15, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- NC Maritime Museums Gallants Channel Annex
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Beaufort Music Festival returns to Beaufort, NC, May 14 to 15, 2027. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Beaufort Music Festival is a not-for-profit, family-friendly music festival in Beaufort, North Carolina, run by the Beaufort Arts and Music Foundation with proceeds supporting local children's arts programs. It is on a brief hiatus for 2025 owing to construction at Gallants Channel and is scheduled to return in 2026.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Beaufort Music Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport EWN.
How do I get to Beaufort Music Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Beaufort Music Festival. The nearest major airport is EWN, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
EWN (Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, New Bern) is the closest commercial airport, roughly 20 miles/30-35 min from downtown Beaufort. Rideshare/taxi is the practical default for this short regional-airport leg. EWN is a small regional field with no scheduled public transit or airport shuttle bus of its own.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost $20/vehicle. The festival's own Plan Your Trip page describes parking at Gallants Channel as 'very limited' and paid ($20/vehicle), and explicitly encourages attendees to carpool, use rideshare, bike, taxi, or walk instead. This directly informs why the free shuttle (below) is the recommended default, not a fallback.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at EWN
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the center of Beaufort. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
NC Maritime Museums Gallants Channel Annex
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Beaufort Music Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
Mid-range hotels 1
Treat yourself 1
≈ $179 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
1006 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern, NC 28560
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates101 Howell Road, New Bern, NC 28562
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
Beaufort is a small historic-downtown coastal town with a limited hotel-room count relative to Crystal Coast tourist demand generally; short-term-rental availability likely compresses on a festival weekend.
Search AirbnbCoastal Carteret County has some Hipcamp-listed private-land camping/glamping options in the wider Beaufort/Morehead City area for attendees willing to camp rather than book scarce downtown hotel rooms.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Beaufort Music Festival 2027?
May 14 to 15, 2027
How much are Beaufort Music Festival tickets?
Entry is free.
Where is Beaufort Music Festival held?
NC Maritime Museums Gallants Channel Annex, Beaufort, NC.