First Friday Raleigh

Date: Fri, May 1, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price:

Category: Community

Image: Downtown Raleigh Alliance The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out these other First Friday events in Raleigh and beyond: Artspace First Friday First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy First Friday May 1, 2026 Learn all about the First Friday events at Downtown Raleigh's First Friday Raleigh Events page.