Oak City Music Collective is presenting Salsa at the Park the 2nd Friday of the month from July to October, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. It features live music from Salsa orchestras, beginner-friendly community dance lessons, vendor markets and food trucks. The community salsa dance lesson will … [Read more...] about Salsa at the Park: Free live music and dance event in Knightdale with Oak City Music Collective Oct. 9
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Jazz in the Square at Moore Square Oct. 8
Jazz in the Square is a free concert series presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. It takes place in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on select Thursdays from August 20 to October 8, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. At each installment, there will be beverage vendors with wine and beer for purchase, as well as food trucks. Jazz in the Square Schedule Dates in 2026: … [Read more...] about Jazz in the Square at Moore Square Oct. 8
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 1 to October 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., with the music starting at 6 p.m. This is the 10th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Oak City Music Collective and NC State Centennial Campus are presenting the concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on Wednesdays from September 9 through October, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Food trucks will be on site. Centennial SoundBites Schedule … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Wilson Jazz Festival Oct. 9-10
The 4th Annual Wilson Jazz Festival takes place October 9 and 10, 2026, in various locations in Wilson, North Carolina. The Main Stage performances at Vollis Whirligig Park are ticketed, and the other performances at multiple venues, plus a Second Line Parade, are free. The Second Line goes from Whirligig Park on Saturday around 9:15 p.m., to Downtown Public House. Main Stage Tickets (advance … [Read more...] about Wilson Jazz Festival Oct. 9-10
Anderson Point Rhythm and Wellness: Community Soul Showcase Oct. 18
Anderson Point Rhythm and Wellness: Community Soul Showcase takes place Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Anderson Point Park, 20 Anderson Point Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy live music from Jus Once and Crucial Fiya. Food trucks and vendors will be on site. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. This is a family-friendly event. … [Read more...] about Anderson Point Rhythm and Wellness: Community Soul Showcase Oct. 18
Fallfest at Southern Village Oct. 10
Southern Village, 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting Fallfest on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. (Rain date is October 11.) Head to the Southern Village Green for a fall afternoon filled with live music. Bring you a picnic blanket or chairs. Admission is free, but tips are appreciated. Music Lineup … [Read more...] about Fallfest at Southern Village Oct. 10
Classical Music in the Park at North Carolina Museum of Art rescheduled to Oct. 10 — free tickets available
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Classical Music in the Park on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. This is a free event but tickets are required. It's a rescheduled event from September 12. If you registered previously, your ticket is still good. They've doubled the number of tickets available, so if you don't have a ticket you have … [Read more...] about Classical Music in the Park at North Carolina Museum of Art rescheduled to Oct. 10 — free tickets available
Bull City Blues Ramble — Free Blues at Five Stages in Durham on Oct. 4
Bull City Blues Ramble is a new blues event just north of Downtown Durham. It celebrates and supports the blues music community of Durham and North Carolina. Bull City Blues Ramble takes place Sunday, October 4, 2025, from 12 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live performances at five stages. Admission is FREE for all the performances. Stages are both inside and outside. Read on for the schedule, locations, and … [Read more...] about Bull City Blues Ramble — Free Blues at Five Stages in Durham on Oct. 4
Cary Underground Market Oct. 4: bands, vendors, workshops and more
The MAKRS Society presents Cary Underground Market the first Sunday of the month from March to December, 2026, 12 to 4 p.m., at Bond Brothers Beer Co., 202 E Cedar Street, Cary, North Carolina. These events are free to attend. They feature 40+ local vendors, live bands, a mini food truck rodeo and more. Cary Underground Market 2026 … [Read more...] about Cary Underground Market Oct. 4: bands, vendors, workshops and more
