Music
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Raleigh Underground Market: Live music, vendors, more…
Today · 11am–3pm
Raleigh
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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Apex Underground Market Apr. 11: live music, vendors, more…
Today · 11am–3pm
Apex
Music
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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
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Music Bingo Tuesdays at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Raleigh
Ongoing · Ends Dec 29 · 7–9pm
Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Raleigh, Raleigh
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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
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Wine Down Wednesday | Live Music & Menu Specials
Ongoing · Ends Oct 20 · 5pm–8pm
La Vita Dolce, Chapel Hill
Music
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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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