The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be entertainment, which might be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more.
Art receptions and events take place in both traditional galleries and other venues.
Jump to the list of events taking place Friday, August 28, 2026!
The activity takes place mostly on and around Churton Street, between West Margaret Lane and West Queen Street.
Last Fridays Makers Market
At the Last Friday events from May to October, there’s an additional feature. Last Fridays Makers Market takes place on the North Lawn of the Old Courthouse. The markets feature 20+ vendors.
Live on the Lawn
In addition, from April to October, Live on the Lawn, a live performance series, will be on the South Lawn of the Old Courthouse.
August 28 Last Friday
Find everything happening here.
Music
- 6 to 8 p.m.: Erik Hawks at The Colonial Inn
- 6 to 8 p.m.: Sugaree String Society at Margaret Lane Gallery
- 6 to 9 p.m.: Yasmin Bilal at Paynter Law
- 6 to 9 p.m.: Kristine Moone at C3 Hillsborough
- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Orange County Lockdown at Thomas Stevens Gallery
- 6;30 to 9 p.m.: Aiptasia at Little House: Expressive Arts Therapy and Studio
- 7 to 10 p.m.: Jim Parker + The Hillcasters at The Rookery
- 8 to 11 p.m.: Lennon KC and Jesse Fox at Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew
Special Happenings
8 to 10 p.m.: Star Party at Burwell School Historic Site
Old Orange County Courthouse Lawn:
- 6 to 8:30 p.m.: Live on the Lawn performances
- 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Last Fridays Maker Market
- 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Creation Station: Paper masks with Srap Exchange
Hillsborough Wills & Trusts
- 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Seth the Wacky Wizard Magic Shows and Wand Craft
- 7:15 p.m.: door price drawing
Art Walk Receptions
- Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery
- Margaret Lane Gallery
- Hillsborough Gallery of Arts
- Little House
- C3 Hillsborough
- The Colonial Inn
- Yonder
- Hillsborough Artists Cooperative sand the Skylight Gallery
Learn about more things to do in Hillsborough.
Last Friday Dates for 2026
- April 24
- May 29
- June 26
- July 31
- August 28
- September 25
- October 30
Traditional Galleries
Please visit www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/last-friday for information on all participating venues, including their addresses. You’ll also learn what they have going on each month.
- Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
- Hillsborough Artists Coop & The Skylight Gallery
- Hillsborough Gallery of Arts
- Macfie Kat Studio
- Margaret Lane Gallery
- Thomas Stevens Gallery / Suite 42
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 Art Events in the Triangle
Check out a calendar of art events in the Triangle or look at a few of them here:
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