Events in Raleigh, NC

Nature Nerds: Moth Night

Lake Crabtree County Park, White Oak Shelter

Expand your knowledge of our local flora and fauna by exploring a different area of the park each month. Join park staff as they "nerd out" over a different group of animals, plants, fungi or other living things each month. Help collect data for our Biodiversity Project on iNaturalist while increasing your own identification skills. This month we will be in the park after hours to see some moths and other insects! We will be setting up light traps and moth bait to attract some of our nocturna...

Raleigh Wide Open free music festival

This three-day festival returns to Fayetteville Street in October with a kickoff celebration and two days of free music across seven stages. Expect bluegrass, roots, and other live acts all ages can enjoy.

North Carolina Symphony: Motown & Beyond

Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St

You can hear the NC Symphony play Motown and beyond at an outdoor concert in Moore Square downtown.

Young the Giant with Cold War Kids: Victory Garden Tour

Red Hat Amphitheater

You can catch alt-rock acts Young the Giant and Cold War Kids at this downtown open-air amphitheater.

Band of Oz at Midtown Beach Music Series

Midtown Park, North Hills

You can hear longtime beach-music band Band of Oz on this Thursday night in the series at Midtown Park.

Bob Dylan with Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughan

Red Hat Amphitheater

You can see folk icon Bob Dylan joined by Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughan at this downtown show.

Midtown Beach Music Series

Midtown Park, North Hills

You can dance to beach music every Thursday night with food trucks and cold drinks at Midtown Park.

Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour

Lenovo Center

You can catch contemporary Christian artist Forrest Frank at the Lenovo Center arena.

Concerts at Red Hat Amphitheater

This downtown outdoor amphitheater runs a full spring and summer 2026 season with national acts, from Sting to rock and alternative shows. Seats are close and the city skyline frames the stage.

Death Cab for Cutie: I Built You A Tower World Tour

Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

You can see indie favorites Death Cab for Cutie on their world tour stop at Walnut Creek.

Dave Matthews Band

Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

You can see the Dave Matthews Band live at Walnut Creek on a Friday night in early June.

Sam Barber: The American Route Tour

Red Hat Amphitheater

You can hear rising Americana voice Sam Barber with Taylon Wyatt and Wild Horses downtown.

Carin Leon: De Sonora Para El Mundo Tour

Lenovo Center

You can see regional Mexican star Carin Leon at the downtown arena formerly known as PNC Arena.

The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers: Southern Hospitality Tour

Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

You can hear classic Southern rock from The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers on this co-headlining tour stop.

MGK: Lost Americana Tour

Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

You can catch this big outdoor amphitheater concert kicking off the early-June run at Walnut Creek.