Hopscotch Music Festival is returning to Raleigh from September 10 to 12, 2026
The main concerts are taking place at Moore Square, 226 E. Martin Street, and City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh.
Over 100 bands are performing over the three days at the two stages and at club shows.
Although the tickets to the main event, at Moore Square and City Plaza, don’t quite qualify as “Triangle on the Cheap” cheap, they’re well worth the ticket price if you’re a music-lover. A 3-day wristband is only $159.
In addition to the official Hopscotch festival shows, there are a number of FREE Hopscotch Day Parties at a wide variety of Raleigh venues. Most are free to attend. Donations will certainly be welcome at the free shows.
Hopscotch Music Festival Main Stages
You need a ticket for these shows, which take place at City Plaza and Moore Square.
Thursday, September 10
City Plaza:
- 4:30 p.m.: Leo Brooks Band
- 6 p.m.: Liz Cooper
- 8 p.m.: Momma
- 9:45 p.m.: Dexter and the Moonrocks
Moore Square:
- 1 p.m.: Jack the Songman
- 2:15 p.m.: Entrez Vous
- 3:30 p.m.: Georgia Moon & The Wrong Band
- 4:45 p.m.: Churchyard Ghost
Friday, September 11
City Plaza:
- 4:15 p.m.: Butcher Brown
- 5:30 p.m.: Thee Sinseers
- 7 p.m.: Duckwrth
- 9:45 p.m.: Cory Wong
Moore Square:
- 1 p.m.: Amelia Riggs
- 2:15 p.m.: Anne-Claire
- 3:30 p.m.: ÄLAGÄTOR
- 4:45 p.m.: T. Gold
Saturday, September 12
City Plaza:
- 3 p.m.: Annie Dirusso
- 4:15 p.m.: Sasami
- 5:45 p.m.: Willis
- 7:30 p.m.: Soccer Mommy
- 9:30 p.m.: King Princess
Moore Square:
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Totscotch
- 11:45 a.m.: Ricochet Chicken
- 12:45 p.m.: Horse Deniers
- 2:15 p.m.: No One Mind
- 3:30 p.m.: Bass Battery
- 4:45 p.m.: Mellow Swells
Club Shows
Club shows take place all three nights. Festival passes are required. See the schedules for the club shows.
Venues include:
- Lincoln Theater
- Kings
- Neptunes
- Pour House
- Nash Hall
- Slims
Hopscotch Day Parties
The Day Party Series features shows during the day, hosted by multiple venues. No Hopscotch pass is required to attend a day party. Some might have a cover or a suggested donation. Most are free. Most require 18+ or 21+. Check first.
Hopscotch Day Parties take place from Wednesday, September 9, to Sunday, September 13, 2026. There are well over 100 bands playing at the Day Parties.
Find the complete schedule here.
Some of the participating venues are:
- Schoolkids Records Raleigh
- Incendiary Brewing
- Crank Arm Brewing
- Wolf & Porter
- Slim’s
- The Pour House
- Berkeley Cafe
- Kings
- Morgan Street Food Hall
- The Anchor
- NCSU Libraries
- The Rialto Theater
- AJJA
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
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:
Various locations
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