Carolina Beach drone show: CB Aglow, November 6, 2026
For the second year, a drone light show fills the sky over the Carolina Beach oceanfront during Cape Fear Kite Festival weekend. The 2026 show, part of CB Aglow, has an America 250 theme. Hurricane Alley's is a co-sponsor.
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Key details
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Time: CB Aglow runs 7 to 9 PM Eastern Time; the drone show is at dusk. An exact start time is to be announced.
- Location: Carolina Beach beachfront at the Boardwalk
- Cost: To be announced by the organizers
- Weekend: Cape Fear Kite Festival, November 6 to 8, 2026
What to expect
Drones form lighted shapes over the ocean, visible from the beach along the Boardwalk. The first show, on November 7, 2025 at 8 PM, could be seen from the Hampton Inn down to Hurricane Alley's. This is a separate event from the New Year's Eve drone display on December 31.
Parking and getting there
The Boardwalk district fills up on show night. Check the Town of Carolina Beach's parking information before you go.
Listings on Whats Up CB
- 20th Annual Cape Fear Kite Festival · Fri, Nov 6 · Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
- CB Drone Show (America 250) · Fri, Nov 6 · Carolina Beach beachfront
Video from past years
Questions and answers
When is the Carolina Beach drone show?
Friday, November 6, 2026, at dusk during CB Aglow (7 to 9 PM Eastern Time).
Where is the best place to watch?
On the beach by the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. In 2025 the show was visible from the Hampton Inn to Hurricane Alley's.
Is this the same as the New Year's Eve drone show?
No. The New Year's Eve countdown has its own drone displays at 8 PM and midnight on December 31, 2026.
Is there more to do that weekend?
Yes. The Cape Fear Kite Festival runs November 6 to 8, 2026 at Fort Fisher.
Official information
Details can change; confirm with the organizer before you go.