Downtown Raleigh Alliance is bringing Live After 5 back in 2025. It will take place at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, one Wednesday a month from May to August, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will also include food trucks, vendors, and beer and wine for purchase. Live After 5 Schedule for 2025 … [Read more...] about Live After 5 concert series: Chatham Rabbits and Jack the Radio Aug. 20
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Music at Mill Bridge (Wake Forest / Rolesville)
The Town of Rolesville spring concert series, Music at Mill Bridge, has been modified due to construction at the park. It will take place just two dates in the fall (see below.) The spring concert will return in 2026. The concerts take place at Mill Bridge Nature Park Amphitheatre, 425 Nature Park Drive, Wake Forest, NC. Enjoy free outdoor concerts from this 200-seat open-air … [Read more...] about Music at Mill Bridge (Wake Forest / Rolesville)
Jazzin’ at Sweetwater — live music with John Brown Trio Aug. 15
Shop Local Raleigh is presenting Jazzin' @ Sweetwater on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:3 p.m., at Sweetwater, 2701 Lanview Lane, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy live music from the John Brown Trio. In addition, shop from vendors, and purchase food, wine, beer and cocktails. Bring your chairs and blankets. … [Read more...] about Jazzin’ at Sweetwater — live music with John Brown Trio Aug. 15
Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting a Summer Concert Series. It takes place once a month June through August, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. These concerts are free, family-friendly and full of local flavor, including a rotating lineup of food trucks. Pack a blanket or chair and enjoy live music and summer nights. Summer Concert Series in 2025 Jazziando (Latin Jazz)June 14Forest Hills … [Read more...] about Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series
Farmhouse Jams in Wendell Falls — free concert with Courtney Lynn & Quinn Aug. 9
Wendell Falls, 320 Vintage Point Lane, Wendell, NC, is presenting Farmhouse Jams, a free concert on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Courtney Lynn & Quinn will be performing. Please bring your own chair. Farmhouse Café and food trucks will be serving up tasty eats, or grab a bite beforehand at one of the Treelight Square restaurants. Also, learn more about the amenities … [Read more...] about Farmhouse Jams in Wendell Falls — free concert with Courtney Lynn & Quinn Aug. 9
Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 3-4
Raleigh Wide Open is a new bluegrass festival coming to Raleigh October 3 and 4, 2025. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open continues the tradition started by IBMA World of Bluegrass, which took place in Raleigh for several years. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 3-4
Raleigh Funky Flower Fest at Moore square Aug. 3: floral-themed vendor market
Pomona Pop-Ups is hosting Raleigh Funky Flower Fest on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Look for updates in the Facebook event. This is a flower-themed vendor market featuring: … [Read more...] about Raleigh Funky Flower Fest at Moore square Aug. 3: floral-themed vendor market
Okra Jamboree at The Plant in Pittsboro Aug. 3
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting its 2nd Annual Okra Jamboree on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend this celebration of okra. Look for updates on the Facebook event. Here's what's going on: … [Read more...] about Okra Jamboree at The Plant in Pittsboro Aug. 3
Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass Aug. 1
The Town of Cary is presenting a concert series, Performances at the Page. The concert series includes ticketed events in the galleries of Page-Walker Arts & History Center. but also FREE concerts on the lawn. The Page-Walker Arts & History Center is at 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted, but no umbrellas or tents. A food truck will be on site, … [Read more...] about Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass Aug. 1
Thursday Night Live Music at Southern Village in Chapel
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