Downtown Public House, at 113 Goldsboro Street N, Wilson, North Carolina, frequently hosts live music and more. You can find their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Read on for a few! Upcoming Events Mardi Gras Jazz JamSaturday, February 21, 20263 to 6 p.m.Free Wilson Jazz Festival presents Root Down Collective, who will be leading a jazz jam from 3-6 pm at Downtown Public … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Jazz Jam, with free gumbo, at Downtown Public House in Wilson Feb. 21
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Durham Mardi Gras Feb. 17 — live music, parade, jam sessions and dancing
Durham celebrates Mardi Gras in a big way. The main event is always on Fat Tuesday, which is February 17, 2026. It is FREE and open to the public. The places you can expect updates are the Bulltown Stutters' Facebook page and Durham Mardi Gras' Facebook page. Durham Mardi Gras The main event will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. All these events are free to attend. Here's what … [Read more...] about Durham Mardi Gras Feb. 17 — live music, parade, jam sessions and dancing
Free Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner at Elizabeth Street UMC in Durham Feb. 17
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a free Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, the period of time preceding Easter. … [Read more...] about Free Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner at Elizabeth Street UMC in Durham Feb. 17
Mardi Gras at The Pour House: Boom Unit with Chip Robinson Sextetto on Feb. 17
The Pour House Music Hall, 224 South Blount Street, hosts lots of great live music, and most shows are pretty inexpensive. The Pour House also has a record store in their upstairs space. It features both new and used vinyl. Mardi Gras Party The Pour House Music Hall is hosting a Mardi Gras Party, featuring Boom Unit Brass Band and Chip Robinson Sextetto, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Doors … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at The Pour House: Boom Unit with Chip Robinson Sextetto on Feb. 17
Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park Feb. 17
Celebrate Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a FREE, family-friendly event. Registration at above link is strongly recommended. The festivities include: … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park Feb. 17
Mardi Gras Live at Sports & Social in Cary Feb. 14
Sports & Social, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Mardi Gras Live! on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The event features: More info in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Live at Sports & Social in Cary Feb. 14
Mardi Gras Festival at The Plant in Pittsboro Feb. 13-14
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting a weekend long Mardi Gras Festival, from February 28 to March 2, 2025. The celebration includes a costume parade, king cakes, live music, vendor markets and more. Read on for the details. Friday, February 13, 2026 Saturday, February 14, 2026 12 to 6 p.m. Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Festival at The Plant in Pittsboro Feb. 13-14
Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Triangle
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No matter how you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, there's a party for you in the Triangle. Learn about a couple of the major events and then keep reading for a day by day list of Mardi Gras events that are free or cheap to attend in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Drinks are on you though! Fat Tuesday is on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, but events take place on other dates as well. We … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Triangle
Krispy Kreme celebrates Mardi Gras with free doughnuts
Adding to the Mardi Gras festivities throughout the Triangle, Krispy Kreme is offering a freebie. On March 4, 2025, customers who wear Mardi Gras beads will enjoy a FREE Original Glazed Doughnut at participating locations — no purchase necessary. The giveaway is available in-shop or at the drive-thru. Limit one complimentary doughnut per person. … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme celebrates Mardi Gras with free doughnuts
Mardi Gras at Old Mill Farm
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. The event will feature live New Orleans style jazz, Cajun cuisine, King Cake, and, of course, goats to meet! Tickets are $10 per person for anyone aged 3 and up. Or buy a family four pack for $30. The Blue Notes Jazz Band will be playing live … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at Old Mill Farm
