Live music is returning to North Hills. Midtown Beach Music Series is a concert series that will take place at Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh. The concert series features beach music, Motown, oldies R&B and more. The concerts will be on Thursdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., from April 16 to July 23, 2026. Tickets are $8.73 (including ticket fees.) You can also … [Read more...] about Midtown Beach Music Series at Midtown Park
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Live After 5: Fireside Collective at Moore Square May 14
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is bringing Live After 5 back in 2026. This year it will take place at rotating locations, on six Thursdays from May 14 to August 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. This family-friendly summer concert series will also include local food trucks and more. Locations Moore Square201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, NC Raleigh Union Station510 W Martin Street, Raleigh, NC Seaboard … [Read more...] about Live After 5: Fireside Collective at Moore Square May 14
Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series
Crossroads Plaza, at 213 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series. This is a free concert series taking place on Thursdays in May, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The concerts will be held on The Patio near Subway. Check the link above for announcements about the artists. … [Read more...] about Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series
FM2FV Concert Series in Fuquay-Varina in April and May
FM2FV Concert Series is a free outdoor concert series at Centennial Square, 102 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. The concerts, which are scheduled for the spring and fall each year, take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. FM2FV Spring Concerts 2026 No pets or coolers are allowed. There will be a number of food trucks and beer vendors at each concert. … [Read more...] about FM2FV Concert Series in Fuquay-Varina in April and May
Free Spring Concert Series at Sweetwater: Julia Golden
The final concert in Sweetwater Town Center's Spring Concert Series takes place Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. It takes place on the Market Square Lawn at Sweetwater Town Center, 1481 Richardson Road, Apex, North Carolina. Performing are Jamey Meeter and headliner Julia Golden. Julia Golden was seen on The Voice (Season 29), and is a CCMA Emerging New Artist winner, and 3-time Best of … [Read more...] about Free Spring Concert Series at Sweetwater: Julia Golden
Groovin’ in Garner — Rockzilla on May 15
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 — Rockzilla on May 15
Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro returns May 15
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 legend, Elizabeth ‘Libba’ Cotten, born in 1893 in Carrboro, NC. (Read more about her below.) It will take place on Friday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., from May 15 … [Read more...] about Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro returns May 15
Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 15 and 16
Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on May 15 and 16, 2026. Look for updates on Carolina Indie Fest's Facebook page. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive from … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 15 and 16
Meet on Main — outdoor concert series in Downtown Wendell
Wendell's Meet on Main Concert Series includes live music, a kids' zone, food truck rodeo and beer and wine for purchase. The concerts take place in Downtown Wendell on four Fridays, from 5 to 10 p.m., and are free to attend. Meet on Main 2026 Schedule … [Read more...] about Meet on Main — outdoor concert series in Downtown Wendell
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
