Raleigh Wide Open is a new bluegrass festival coming to Raleigh October 3 and 4, 2025. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open continues the tradition started by IBMA World of Bluegrass, which took place in Raleigh for several years. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 2-4 (including kick-off celebration)
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FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4
FlushFest is a homegrown music and film festival in West Hillsborough that supports the Appropriate Sanitation Institute, which has the goal of improving sanitation and water quality in crowded urban areas around the world. The festival features music, dance, fun and a silent film. Admission is by donation. Venues Flush Fest takes place at three venues: Eno River Brewing329 Allison Street, … [Read more...] about FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4
North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 1-2 in Wilson
The North Carolina Whirligig Festival takes place in downtown Wilson, a little less than an hour east of Raleigh, on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, 2025. Check back soon. In 2024, these were the hours: Times The Whirligig Festival is a two-day arts festival that showcases the arts of the region, including whirligigs, North Carolina folk art created by local artist Vollis … [Read more...] about North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 1-2 in Wilson
Oktoberfest 2025 at Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh, Oct. 5, 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 2025: View their live music schedule on their website calendar. Oktoberfest 2025Sunday, October 5, 202512 to 9 p.m.Free There will be live music all day, local food trucks serving German-style … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest 2025 at Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh, Oct. 5, and more…
Jazz in the Square Oct. 2: Patrick McGrew Trio and Também
Jazz in the Square is a free concert series presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance, in partnership with Raleigh Parks and Sleepy Cat Records. It takes place in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, on select Thursdays from August 7 to September 25, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. UPDATE: The September 25th event has been canceled due to weather. At each installment, there will be beverage … [Read more...] about Jazz in the Square Oct. 2: Patrick McGrew Trio and Também
Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park
The Bond Park Boathouse, at 801 High House Road, Cary, is playing host to musicians, food trucks and after-hours boat rentals at Bands, Bites and Boats. The special event features a local musician, food truck and brewery. Enjoy the music while floating on the lake, or bring a lawn chair and enjoy it on land. This is a free event that takes place the first Friday of the month, from April to … [Read more...] about Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park
The Oak City Salsa Social Oct. 1! FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series
The Oak City Salsa Social is a live music and dance series that takes place the 1st Wednesday of the month, from June to November, 2025, at Transfer Co. Ballroom, 500 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At each of these events there will be a dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. followed by live music and dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. There will be a Red Carpet Photo Booth, and food and drinks will be … [Read more...] about The Oak City Salsa Social Oct. 1! FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series
Sunset Music Series at Waverly Place: North Tower Oct. 1
Waverly Place, 575 New Waverly Place in Cary, is presenting Sunset Music Series every Wednesday from September 3 to October 1, 2025. The concerts feature fun, high-energy bands. The concerts take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are free to attend. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Coolers and outside alcohol are not permitted. Schedule for Sunset Music Series 2025 … [Read more...] about Sunset Music Series at Waverly Place: North Tower Oct. 1
Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar Nov. 29
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting the Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for local art, crafts, jewelry, handmade soaps and much more, while you enjoy music from the Bynum Front Porch Pickers. Also, snack on tasty treats, hot cider and chicken cracker stew. While you're there, enjoy Bynum's … [Read more...] about Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar Nov. 29
Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro on Oct. 5
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration on October 5, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. The celebration includes: The preliminaries for the stein holding contest are from 12 to 4 p.m. at bmc brewing and the finals are at 5 p.m. on the main stage. … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro on Oct. 5