Beats N Bars Music Festival returns to Durham, North Carolina for the 10th year on September 5 and 6, 2026. Beats N Bars is a celebration of music, culture and creativity. This year the celebration takes place on Labor Day Weekend.
Saturday
Labor of Love Fest: Day Party + Concert
Saturday, September 5, 2026
4 to 9 p.m.
The Fruit
305 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC
$10
Labor of Love Fest brings the energy, culture, and sound of Durham together for a day party and concert celebrating Black music, creativity, community, and the labor it takes to create something we love.
Expect an unforgettable day filled with live performances, DJs, good food, drinks, dancing, and good people in an atmosphere built for grown folks who know how to have a good time.
Sunday
Beats & Bars Music Trivia Night
Sunday, September 6, 2026
4 to 9 p.m.
The Durham Hotel
315 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC
Free
Labor of Love Music Trivia Night is bringing together music lovers for a fun, high-energy night of competition, nostalgia, and good vibes. Gather your crew and get ready to test your knowledge across hip-hop, R&B, soul, funk, old-school classics, Southern favorites, and more.
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More Events
Check out our list of free and cheap events in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle this weekend, or our full event calendar in the Triangle, or just look at few upcoming events here:
