Thomas Pope Live in Wilmington NC | September 3

Thomas Pope has become one of the most familiar names on the Seven Mile Post Thursday lineup, and September opens the month with another set from him free admission, three hours of live music, and the natural next stop for anyone who stuck around after trivia wraps up at 8.

📅 Event Details
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Seven Mile Post, 7219 Market Street, Wilmington, NC
🎟️ Admission: Free live music
🔞 21+ Event

About Thomas Pope
Thomas Pope is a regular fixture on Wilmington’s Thursday-night live music circuit, known for keeping the room engaged with a set that moves easily between crowd favorites and quieter, more personal moments. It’s the kind of show that works whether you’re catching the full three hours or just swinging by for a drink and a song or two on your way home — approachable, well-paced, and tailored to a bar crowd that wants good music without a lot of noise. If you were at Seven Mile Post the last time Thomas Pope played, you already know why this is a Thursday worth planning around.

About Seven Mile Post
Seven Mile Post has built its reputation as one of Wilmington’s most reliable spots for live music, and Thursdays are where that reputation really shows — trivia early, live music late, and a crowd that sticks around for both. The bar at 7219 Market Street keeps drinks flowing and The Xtra Mile’s kitchen open through the night, whether you’re settling in with friends or grabbing a quick bite between sets.

Good to Know Before You Go
Because Thomas Pope’s set runs a full three hours starting right after trivia wraps up, there’s flexibility in when you arrive — come for trivia and stay through the whole night, or swing by later just for the music. Seating fills in steadily as the night goes on, so arriving closer to 8 PM gives you the best shot at a good spot near the stage. The Xtra Mile keeps the kitchen open throughout the set, making it easy to order a late dinner while you enjoy the show and kick off September’s live music calendar right.

Live music on a Thursday gives Seven Mile Post’s midweek calendar a different kind of energy than the weekend shows — a little quieter, a little more conversational, but no less enjoyable. Thomas Pope’s regular slot in that lineup has made him one of the more familiar names to the bar’s weeknight regulars, the kind of set you can settle into with a drink and let the night unfold naturally. It’s live music without the big-crowd pressure of a Saturday show, which suits a lot of listeners just fine.

Early fall is one of the best stretches for catching live music outdoors in Wilmington, with the heat of summer easing off just enough to make a full three-hour set comfortable from start to finish.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss It
Free admission and a full three hours of live music make this an easy way to close out the first Thursday of September. Whether you’re a trivia team looking to celebrate (or console yourselves) or just someone searching for live music near me on a weeknight, Thomas Pope’s set is the kind of low-key, high-quality show that reminds you why Seven Mile Post stays busy on a Thursday. Come early for a good seat, and stay late for the whole set.