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Music Events in the Triangle

From kid-friendly concerts in the park to family dance parties, the Triangle has a surprisingly awesome music scene for families. We track live music, open mics, and music festivals so you can introduce your kids to great live performances.

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Raleigh Underground Market: Live music, vendors, more…

Today · 11am–3pm

Raleigh

Music
FREE

Apex Underground Market Apr. 11: live music, vendors, more…

Today · 11am–3pm

Apex

Music
FREE

Powell Drive Community Day Apr. 18: inflatables, music, food trucks, more…

Today · 12pm–4pm

Raleigh

Music
FREE

Cary Underground Market: bands, vendors, workshops

Today · 12pm–4pm

Cary

Music

Concerts on the Creek at Hub RTP: Kaira Ba on

Today · 3pm–5:30pm

Hub RTP: Kaira Ba, Raleigh

Music

Pop Up Music Series at North Hills

Today · 6pm–9pm

North Hills, Raleigh

Popular Music Venues

Lanza's Cafe

Lanza's Cafe

restaurant · Chapel Hill

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Various Locations in Raleigh

venue · Raleigh

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Various Locations in Durham

venue · Durham

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Various Locations in Apex

venue · Apex

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Moore Square

venue · Raleigh

A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

theater · Raleigh

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Family-Friendly Live Music Spots in the Triangle
Music

Family-Friendly Live Music Spots in the Triangle

From outdoor amphitheaters to daytime shows, these Triangle venues welcome the whole family for live music.

All Music Events

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Music Bingo Tuesdays at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Raleigh

Ongoing · Ends Dec 29 · 7–9pm

Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Raleigh, Raleigh

Music

Get Weird on Thursdays at Cannonball Music Hall

Ongoing · Ends Dec 31 · 7:30–11pm

Cannonball Music Hall, Raleigh

Music

Music Bingo - Cary Fortnight Brewing

Ongoing · Ends Dec 29 · 7–9pm

Fortnight Brewing Company, Raleigh

Music

Jam Band

Ongoing · Ends Dec 29

Slim's Dive Bar, Raleigh

Music

Music Bingo

Ongoing · Ends Dec 30 · 7–9pm

Fortnight Brewing Company, Raleigh

Music

Jazz Night-Aloft

Ongoing · Ends Dec 8 · 6–8pm

WXYZ Lounge, Raleigh

Music
FREE

Wine Down Wednesday | Live Music & Menu Specials

Ongoing · Ends Oct 20 · 5pm–8pm

La Vita Dolce, Chapel Hill

Music
FREE

Honky-Tonk | Portraits of Country Music by Henry Horenstein

Ongoing · Ends Apr 30 · 12pm–6pm

peel, Chapel Hill

Music
FREE

Marvin's Trio | Local Live Music

Ongoing · Ends Sep 12 · 11am–1pm

Lanza's Cafe, Chapel Hill

Music
FREE

Honky-Tonk | Portraits of Country Music by Henry Horenstein

Ongoing · Ends May 2 · 11am–5pm

peel, Chapel Hill

Music

Durham Community Concert Band: Spring Concert on

Today

Durham

Music
FREE

Elisabeth von Trapp — FREE concert in Cary

Today · 7pm

Cary

Music
FREE

Powell Drive Community Day Apr. 18: inflatables, music, food trucks, more…

Today · 12pm–4pm

Raleigh

Music
FREE

Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham

Today · 7:30pm

Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, Durham

Music
FREE

Mismatch Mondays!

Tomorrow · 3:30pm–5pm

North Regional Library – North Meeting Room - Full Room, Durham

Music

Peter Lamb & The Wolves: KBA Jazz Series Presented by Josh Cellars

This Wednesday · 5:45pm

Cary

Music
FREE

Food & Fiction

This Wednesday · 3:30pm–5pm

North Regional Library – North Meeting Room - Full Room, Durham

Music

Friday Night on White in Wake Forest: Bounce Party Band on

This Friday · 6pm–9pm

Wake Forest

Music
FREE

Mismatch Mondays!

Next Monday · 3:30pm–5pm

North Regional Library – North Meeting Room - Full Room, Durham

Music

Concerts on the Creek at Hub RTP: Kaira Ba on

Today · 3pm–5:30pm

Hub RTP: Kaira Ba, Raleigh

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there family-friendly concerts in the Triangle?
Yes! Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Red Hat Amphitheater, and many local parks host family-friendly concerts. Summer concert series are especially popular for bringing the whole family.
Where can kids experience live music in Raleigh-Durham?
Look for daytime shows at local venues, outdoor concert series, and family music classes. Libraries and community centers often host free music programs for young children too.
What music festivals happen in the Triangle?
The Triangle hosts several music festivals throughout the year, including Hopscotch, Wide Open Bluegrass, and various neighborhood block parties with live music. We list the family-friendly ones with details on what to expect with kids.

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