Downtown Garner is kicking off its outdoor concert series, Groovin' in Garner, on Friday, May 15, 2026, with Rockzilla. 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 wine will … [Read more...] about Groovin’ in Garner — Jim Quick & Coastline on June 18
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CaryLive! Concert: Fancy Gap on May 30
CaryLive! is a free concert series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The concerts will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and are free to attend. CaryLive! Schedule Learn about each artist by clicking on their picture here. … [Read more...] about CaryLive! Concert: Fancy Gap on May 30
Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
Saturdays in Saxapahaw is a free outdoor concert series that takes place outside of Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd., Saxapahaw, North Carolina. The series is every Saturday from May 2 to August 29, 2026. At each event there will be a farmers' market and food trucks from 5 to 8 p.m. The music starts at 6 p.m. The only exception to the time listed above is the first date. … [Read more...] about Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
Knightdale’s Independence Day Festival: Fourth on First Avenue
Celebrate the 4th of July at Knightdale's Fourth on First Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. Look for updates on the Facebook event. 4th of July Festivities … [Read more...] about Knightdale’s Independence Day Festival: Fourth on First Avenue
Wendell 4th of July Fireworks July 2
The Town of Wendell is hosting its 4th of July fireworks celebration on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Wendell Park, 601 West Third Street, Wendell. This free event features a bigger fireworks show for America 260, a concert from The Main Event Band, golf cart and bike parade, crowd performers. food trucks and more. Wendell Park will be closed beginning at 9 PM July 1, and all … [Read more...] about Wendell 4th of July Fireworks July 2
Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro — David Childers May 29
UPDATE: The May 22 event will take place in the Drakeford Library Complex Performance Space, 203 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, because of the weather. Music Maker Foundation's Freight Train Blues Concert Series is returning in 2026. This series features roots musicians steeped in the diverse traditions of the Carolina Piedmont. The concert series is in honor of Piedmont blues … [Read more...] about Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro — David Childers May 29
Beach Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro: The Extraordinaires May 29
Beach Music Series 2026 These free concerts start at 7 p.m., except when otherwise indicated. The event lawn opens one hour before the concert start time. These events are free, but ticketed. Get tickets here. This event is brought to you by Title Sponsor, Brightspeed. … [Read more...] about Beach Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro: The Extraordinaires May 29
Bynum Front Porch’s Friday Night Music Series
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro, North Carolina), is a relaxed setting to enjoy music, and worth the drive from other parts of the Triangle. They host several regularly scheduled events, including storytelling, a music series, and a bluegrass jam session, open to all. Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit that rents the old Bynum General Store, turning it into a community gathering … [Read more...] about Bynum Front Porch’s Friday Night Music Series
Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series. The concert series runs from May to to October 30, 2026, with no concerts in July or the first two Fridays in August. See the schedule below. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Band Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch in 2026 … [Read more...] about Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk May 29, including Makers Market, Live on the Lawn, much more…
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 … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk May 29, including Makers Market, Live on the Lawn, much more…
