26 Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle

Music on the Porch, Chapel Hill

There’s nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. Here’s a big list of free summer concert series for 2018 in the Triangle–Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham and beyond. Maybe “summer” stretches a little bit into spring and autumn too. Most of these concert series are family friendly. At many you can purchase food from food trucks. Know of more that should be on this list? Email me at jody@triangleonthecheap.com and let me know! Make sure to follow each link to get all the details. We’ve included the band schedule if available.

Apex Outdoor Concert Series

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Apex Music and Movies in the Park

Carrboro Outdoor Concert Series

Freight Train Blues Music Series
Fridays: May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8
6:30 p.m.
Carrboro Town Commons (Farmer’s Market), 301 Main Street, Carrboro
This 4-part blues series highlights blues and roots music, celebrates the life and legacy of Piedmont blues legend, Elizabeth ‘Libba’ Cotten, born in 1893 in Carrboro.

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Jazz Brunch at Weaver Street Market
After Hours at Weaver Street Market

Cary Outdoor Concert Series

Starlight Concert Series
One Friday a month May through August
Usually 7 p.m. (but follow link for exception)
Page-Walker Arts & History Center Garden, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary

Park After Dark
Four Wednesdays: June 27, July 11, August 8, September 12
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Downtown Park, 319 South Academy Street, Cary

Bands, Bites and Boats at Bond Park
One Friday a month, from April to October
Start time varies. Follow above link for schedule details.
Bond Park Boathouse, Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd, Cary
Enjoy the music from a boat or on land. Each event also includes a food truck and local brewery.

Sertoma Music Series
Second Saturday of the month from May to August
7 p.m.
Sertoma Amphitheatre in Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary

Wind Down Wednesdays at Waverly Place
Wednesdays from June 6th to August 1st
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Waverly Place, 575 New Waverly Place, Cary

Chapel Hill Outdoor Concert Series

Meadowmont Music Series

Meadowmont Music Series
First Friday of month, May through October, plus a couple of Saturday shows
Meadowmont Village, 300 Meadowmont Village Circle, Chapel Hill
Meadowmont Gazebo, 101 Old Barn Lane, Chapel Hill
Follow above link to see which location each concert is at.

Live Music on the Village Green
Sunday, from April 8th to September 9th
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Market Street at Southern Village, 600 Market Street in Chapel Hill

Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce
Wednesdays starting April 18
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St, Chapel Hill
Live music, free treats for the kids, food sampling

Music on the Porch
Thursdays. So far, concerts are announced for March 29-April 12
5:30 p.m.
Love House and Hutchins Forum, on Thursdays. 410 East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill
UNC’s Center for the Study of the American South presents this free concert series as part of their commitment to strong research and scholarship on the history, contemporary experience, diverse cultures, and global context of the South.

Fridays on the Front Porch
Fridays April 27h to October 5 p.m.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Carolina Inn, 211 Pittboro Street, Chapel Hill
Each week there will be one band and two food trucks.

Chatham County Outdoor Concert Series

Bynum Front Porch Friday

Bynum Front Porch Fridays
Every Friday from May 4th to August 31st
Bynum Front Porch, 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro

Live Music at The Roost Beer Garden
Thursdays through Sundays, starting in April
The Roost Beer Garden, 270 Market Street, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro

Durham Outdoor Concert Series

PLAYlist Concert Series
Fridays June 8th to August 10th
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street

Music on Main
Saturdays, April 14th to September 29
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham

Rock the Park Movie and Concert Series
June through August
Various Durham parks
Once a month, a concert takes place at a Durham park, and once a month, there’s a movie. Follow above link to see the schedule.

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Back Porch Music on the Lawn at American Tobacco Campus
Brightleaf Summer Concert Series
Music/Blues on the Plaza at Northgate Mall

Fuquay-Varina Outdoor Concert Series

fuquay-varina outdoor concert series

FM2FQ Concert Series

April 12, April 26, May 10
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Hillsborough Outdoor Concert Series

Last Friday Concert Series
The last Friday of month from April to September
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Part of the Last Friday Art Walk in Hillsborough

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Jazz Brunch at Weaver Street Market

Morrisville Outdoor Concert Series

Live in the District
Thursdays, April 19th to June 7th
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In front of Stone Theatre — Park West 14, Village Market Place, Morrisville

Acoustic Nights in the District
Fridays and Saturdays from June 15th to October 20
In front of Stone Theatre — Park West 14, Village Market Place, Morrisville
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Raleigh Outdoor Concert Series

Midtown Beach Music Series
Thursdays, April 19th to August 16th
North Hills Common, 4158 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh

Midtown Bluegrass Series: Sunday Ramble in the Park
May 20th, September 16th
3 p.m.
Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal N Hills S, Raleigh
Two concerts presented by PineCone. Follow above link for band lineup.

LIVE @ Lake Raleigh
April 12 and May 10
6 p.m.
Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive, Raleigh
NC State is presenting this new free, family-friendly concert series. Bring a picnic or buy dinner from one of the food trucks. BYOB.

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Concerts in Raleigh parks like Dix Park and Fred Fletcher Park

Saxapahaw

Stay tuned for information on Saturdays in Saxapahaw

Saturdays in Saxapahaw
Saturdays from May 12th to August 25th
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
1735 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw

The farmers’ market is open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the music goes on from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Haw River Festival kicks ooff the series on May 5th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.