LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series: Laura Gonzqui on
Date: Sat, May 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh
Price:
Category: Music
Photo courtesy of Robert Davezac NC State's very popular free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series, LIVE @ Lake Raleigh, is returning in April and May of 2026. It takes place at Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and food trucks will be on site at that time. The concerts start at 6 p.m. Love outdoor music? Check out our huge day by day list of outdoor music around the Triangle! Most of the shows are free. LIVE @ Lake Raleigh Schedule Photo courtesy of Robert Davezac Thursday, April 9, 2026DuckGet your boogie on when Duck takes the stage for our first LIVE at Lake Raleigh concert of the season! This funky, bluesy, jazzy band brings the party. Like their t-shirts say, it’s time for DUCK, DUCK, GROOVE. And you’ll be catching them LIVE the night before their new album (“Funk Prayer”) drops. Thursday, April 23, 2026Kaira Ba with Jennifer CurtisKaira Ba ecstatically explores the spiritual songs, stories, and rhythms of Senegal’s millennia-old Mandé culture. Headed by Diali Cissokho, who comes from a long line of prominent griots, the band integrates the traditional sounds of the kora with guitars, keyboard and an exuberant rhythm section. Kaira Ba will be joined by violinist Jennifer Curtis, described as a “multi-genre maverick” by the San Diego Union Tribune. Thursday, May 7, 2026Laura GonzquiNorth Carolihna singer Laura Gonzqui was born in Venezuela. Her Latin-fusion sound incorporates jazz, soul, blues, salsa and world music. Noted for her performances at multiple renowned festivals, she enchants audiences with her rich vocals and dynamic presence. Laura is making her second appearance on the LIVE at Lake Raleigh series. Thursday, May 21, 2026PalmyraFor the final concert of the 2026 LIVE at Lake Raleigh series, we welcome the Virginia-based Americana/folk rock band Palmyra. This trio – first seen by our team at Raleigh Wide Open last October – exists at the intersection of indie rock and raw fo
