Southern Village, 600 Market Street in Chapel Hill, is hosting a free concert series on Thursday nights in July, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. The concert has no cover charge, but you're encouraged to tip the musicians. The concert takes place on the Village Green. Thursday Night Live Lineup … [Read more...] about Thursday Night Live Music at Southern Village in Chapel Hill July 31
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Summer Vibes Music Series: Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon at Ritter Park in Cary on Aug. 6
The Town of Cary is presenting Summer Vibes Music Series on once a month from June to August, 2024. These free events features live music, food and drink. The events are appropriate for all ages. EG Peters Band -- tropical tunesWednesday, June 25, 20256 to 8 p.m.Jack Smith Park9725 Penny Road, Raleigh, NCFree Adam Lee Decker Band -- flashback feverWednesday, July 16, 20256 to 8 p.m.Davis … [Read more...] about Summer Vibes Music Series: Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon at Ritter Park in Cary on Aug. 6
Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting an outdoor concert series, Jazz'd Up Sundays. It will take place on the Great Lawn Pavilion on select Sundays in September and October, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This jazz series is produced by Christian Tamburr. It's free and open to the public. Lineup of Jazz'd Up Sundays for 2025 Follow the links below to … [Read more...] about Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Duke Arts at American Tobacco — free concert series in September
American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, will once again be the setting for live music, and once again, the shows are free to the public. Duke Arts at American Tobacco takes place every Wednesday in September, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series is from Duke Arts Presents in partnership with American Tobacco Campus. No tickets or reservations are required. Bring your own … [Read more...] about Duke Arts at American Tobacco — free concert series in September
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 2 to October 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 8th 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 kid-friendly and dog-friendly … [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 a new concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on Wednesdays from June 4 to July 30, 2025, from 12 to 1 p.m. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Lawn space and chair seating will be available and food trucks will be … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1
Raleigh Shop and Rock features Battle of the Bands, hosted by Adam Decker, a food truck rodeo, beer and wine, and local vendors. It takes place Friday, August 1, 2025, from 2 to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh Shop and Rock is free to attend, and family friendly. Bring a lawn chair. You might also be interested in heading to Moore Square … [Read more...] about Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1
Groovin’ in Garner — Band of Oz on Aug. 15
Downtown Garner is presenting a free outdoor concert series one Friday a month from June to September, 2025, except for July. Groovin' in Garner takes place on the Garner Recreation Center lawn, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site, or you can purchase dinner from one of the Downtown Garner restaurants. Beer and … [Read more...] about Groovin’ in Garner — Band of Oz on Aug. 15
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Family Fall Festival in Raleigh Sept. 11: Food trucks, games, crafts, vendors…
NC Vibes is hosting a Family Fall Festival on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at 3117 Poplarwood Court, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This festival features: Family friendly and pet friendly. … [Read more...] about Family Fall Festival in Raleigh Sept. 11: Food trucks, games, crafts, vendors…
