There's nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. Here's a list of summer concert series for 2025 in the Triangle. You'll find live music in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Wake Forest, and more. Maybe "summer" stretches a little bit into spring and autumn too. Most of these concert series are family friendly. At many you can … [Read more...] about Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated!
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Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20, presented by The Glass Jug Beer Lab
The Glass Jug Beer Lab is presenting Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3 to 10 p.m. It's free to attend and family-friendly. The event features: … [Read more...] about Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20, presented by The Glass Jug Beer Lab
Free Outdoor Concerts in Angier: Boots & Bangs on Sept. 25
The Town of Angier is presenting a free outdoor concert series. The music takes place at Angier Depot, 19 E Depot Street, Angier, North Carolina, on Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Angier is in Harnett County, 22.6 miles south of Raleigh, and 15 miles from Fuquay-Varina. Food trucks will be on site for each concert, and there will be a beer and wine garden on site. Angier Concert … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Concerts in Angier: Boots & Bangs on Sept. 25
Vinyl Night at Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh, Aug. 28, and more…
Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh, 5907 Triangle Dr, Raleigh, holds frequent events and many are free. See their upcoming schedule on their calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Live Music in Summer 2025: View their live music schedule on their website calendar. Vinyl NightThursday, August 28, 20256 to 9 p.m.Free Oktoberfest 2025Saturday, September 27, 202512 to 9 p.m.Free There … [Read more...] about Vinyl Night at Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh, Aug. 28, and more…
Wake Forest Diwali Festival Nov. 1
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The festival is free and open to everyone. Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Diwali Festival Nov. 1
SONAM Chorus: Songs About Rising Up on Sept. 13
Singers of New and Ancient Music (SONAM) is a chorus committed to creating high-quality sacred and secular music and giving back to the community. Their mission is to make excellent choral music that supports local non-profits through benefit concerts. SONAM was established in 2012. The group consists of about 20 talented singers from central North Carolina, led by conductor Allan Friedman and … [Read more...] about SONAM Chorus: Songs About Rising Up on Sept. 13
Summer Jam Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro: Aug. 22
Summer Jam Music Series These free concerts start at 7 p.m., except when otherwise indicated. The event lawn opens one hour before the concert start time. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages allowed. … [Read more...] about Summer Jam Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro: Aug. 22
Music in the Park in Morrisville Aug. 22: Sterling Scott
The Town of Morrisville is hosting Music in the Park at the Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The concerts take place on the first Friday of the month from May to September in 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. An additional concert will be held on June 20, for Juneteenth. There is no concert in July. A food truck will be on site each time. Bring a … [Read more...] about Music in the Park in Morrisville Aug. 22: Sterling Scott
CaryLive! Concert: Squirrel Nut Zippers Aug. 23
CaryLive! is a free concert series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The concerts will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and are free to attend. CaryLive! Schedule Learn about each artist by clicking on their picture here. … [Read more...] about CaryLive! Concert: Squirrel Nut Zippers Aug. 23
International Jazz Open Jam at Neptune’s Parlour Sept. 16: Brevan Hampden
Oak City Music Collective is presenting International Jazz Open Jam the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Neptune's Parlour. Neptune's Parlour is a subterranean bar, under Kings, at 14 W Martin Street, Raleigh, NC. International Jazz Open Jam is a free event. All styles of jazz are welcome. All ages are welcome. Hot food will be available for sale. More info … [Read more...] about International Jazz Open Jam at Neptune’s Parlour Sept. 16: Brevan Hampden