The last Friday of every month in 2026, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 6 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 … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk March 27
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Smithfield’s River Jam Concert Series returns to Neuse River Amphitheater in 2026
The Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department is holding River Jam Concert Series in the spring of 2026. It will take place at the Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S Front Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. This is a free event. The concerts are all at 7 p.m. Enjoy the live music, food and fun. This concert was announced on Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department's Facebook … [Read more...] about Smithfield’s River Jam Concert Series returns to Neuse River Amphitheater in 2026
Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park March 22: Cary Ballet and Leela Dance Company
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a concert series, Live & Local! Live & Local will highlight local talent and creativity and will be free to enjoy. These music and dance concerts will take place at the park's Great Lawn Pavilion. Bring your own chairs and blankets. The event is suitable for all ages You can bring your own food into the … [Read more...] about Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park March 22: Cary Ballet and Leela Dance Company
Bynum Front Porch’s Friday Night Music Series returns May 1
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro (Chatham County), 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 returns May 1
Summer Music Series at Waverly Place
Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting Summer Music Series every Wednesday from June 3 to 24, 2026. The concerts feature fun, high-energy bands. Then, Waverly Place will present Sunset Music Series every Wednesday in September, 2026. The concerts take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are free to attend. You can find all the concerts listed on Waverly Place's event … [Read more...] about Summer Music Series at Waverly Place
Raleigh’s Summer Concert Series returns to Fletcher Park and Pullen Park in 2026
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is hosting a summer concert series in Fletcher Park and Pullen Park the summer of 2026. These concerts are free to attend. They take place on select Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. from May 31 to August 23, 2026 Raleigh Summer Concert Series 2026 Check here for any changes to the schedule. Fred Fletcher Park Pullen Park … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Summer Concert Series returns to Fletcher Park and Pullen Park in 2026
Summer at the Springs Outdoor Concert Series in Holly Springs
The Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, is hosting a free outdoor concert series, Summer at the Springs, once a month, from May to August, 206. The concerts take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. They're free and family friendly. Bring a chair and a picnic blanket. Grab dinner from a food truck and enjoy a beer from a local brewery. Summer At The Springs 2026 … [Read more...] about Summer at the Springs Outdoor Concert Series in Holly Springs
Music in the Park in Morrisville returns in May
The Town of Morrisville is hosting Music in the Park at the Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The concerts take place on the first Friday of the month from May to September in 2026. An additional concert will be held on June 19, for Juneteenth. There is no concert in July. The time varies a little bit. See below. A food truck will be on site each … [Read more...] about Music in the Park in Morrisville returns in May
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. It will take place on Friday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., from May 15 to June 12, 2026, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, NC. This is a free concert series. Food and beer will be … [Read more...] about Freight Train Blues Concert Series in Carrboro returns May 15
RTP Underground Market: live music, vendors, more…
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting RTP Underground Market four dates in 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Each event features live music, local vendors, and more. They are … [Read more...] about RTP Underground Market: live music, vendors, more…
