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Get ready to turn up, Wilmington! The North Carolina Azalea Festival is thrilled to welcome multi platinum, Grammy award winning artist Lil Jon as the headliner for our Thursday Night Concert. This is your chance to experience one of the most iconic voices and personalities in hip hop, electronic dance music, and pop culture.
For more than a decade, Lil Jon has shaped the sound of a generation with global anthems like “Yeah,” “Turn Down for What,” “Get Low,” and “Shots.” His high energy performances have taken him around the world, sharing stages with Usher, Ludacris, Steve Aoki, DJ Snake, Pitbull, TLC, LMFAO, and many more. His music has appeared in blockbuster films, hit television shows, major sporting events, and countless viral moments that helped define an entire era of party culture.
Beyond performing, Lil Jon has built a powerhouse presence in the DJ world with residencies in Las Vegas, international tours across Europe, Asia, and Australia, and collaborations with EDM heavyweights like Hardwell, Flosstradamus, and Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike. He continues to dominate across music, entertainment, and business with brand partnerships, television appearances, and a long list of chart topping productions for artists such as E-40, Ciara, Ice Cube, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, and Machine Gun Kelly.
Known worldwide for creating and popularizing the Crunk movement, Lil Jon’s influence has reached far beyond music. His signature sound and unforgettable ad libs have become part of global pop culture history, earning him awards from Billboard, MTV, BET, BMI, and a Grammy.
Join us for an electrifying night full of energy, nostalgia, and nonstop hits. This is guaranteed to be one of the most unforgettable concerts of Festival Week.
Tickets go on sale: December 12th, 2025 at 10am
Secure your spot early and get ready to shout Yeahhhhhh!
Lil Jon Concert
Live Oak Bank Pavilion
10 Cowan Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Schedule
Gates Open: 5:00 pm
Estimated Show Start: 7:00 pm
Parking
For parking information, please see Live Oak Bank Pavilion’s map below.
Bag Requirements:
Any bag larger than 6″x9″ must be clear. The maximum size clear bag permitted is 12″ x 6″ x 12″ – this is roughly the size of a backpack. If you arrive with a bag that does not meet these guidelines, you will be asked to take it back to your car.
Chairs:
Outside lawn chairs are permitted, however, they can be no taller than 9″ off the ground. Lawn chairs are available for rent at the venue and must be turned in at the end of the event. Our rental chairs are 27.6” wide X 27.6” deep X 30.5” tall.
What Not To Bring:
Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives and pepper spray)
Alcohol
Outside Food
Illegal Drugs/ Substances
Glass Containers
Cans
Hard Sided/ Large Coolers/ Lunchboxes
Laser Pointers
Animals (except service animals)
Fireworks
Large golf-style umbrellas
Chain Wallets and other Chains
This is a cashless venue.
Accessibility
Live Oak Bank Pavilion offers ADA accessible entry into the main venue.
Arrival & Accessible Entrances:
The main entrance (Harnett St.) to Live Oak Bank Pavilion is fully accessible. Live Oak Bank Pavilion does not own or operate any parking in the area; however, the venue offers Accessible drop-off at the main entrance. Guests can be dropped off and wait in the Accessible waiting area (housed under a tent with chairs) while the driver parks at a nearby deck.
Restrooms:
Accessible restrooms are located near the stage, next to section 101 under the VIP club balcony.
For more questions, or information not mentioned above, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Azalea Festival Ticket Office at (910)794-4650.
Food & Drink
Outside food and beverage is not permitted at this event. Food and beverage will be available for purchase through Live Oak Bank Pavilion and LiveNation.
Guests are permitted to bring in two (2) factory sealed bottles of water up to one gallon in size.
Entertainment & Activities
Live musical acts will perform on stage.
Amenities & Services
Restroom facilities will be available at Live Oak Bank Pavilion. On-site medical personnel are available. Any items that are left on-site by guests will be returned to the venue’s lost & found. Live Oak Bank Pavilion has free public wifi for guests to use.
Weather Contingencies
This is an outdoor rain or shine event. In the case of inclement weather, the Festival will announce any and all event changes on social media.
Ticket Information
Tickets are required for entry into the event. There is a strict no re-entry policy.
Tickets are to be purchased directly from the Azalea Festival’s ticket system, Etix. You can find this site through our website. This is not a Ticketmaster event, you do not need to download the Ticketmaster app. Confirmation emails will come directly from Etix. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket, but will need to sit on a guardian’s lap in seated areas.
Strollers are allowed in the lawn area only. They will be subject to a search upon entry. Wagons will not be permitted.
Only service animals are permitted inside the venue during events. Only registered working animals are permitted.