3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Walter Miller & Rich Scher
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse
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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Summer Concert Series at Rock Quarry Park
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Free
6-8 PM
Summer Concert Series at Duke Park
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Free
2:30 PM - 6 PM
Beginners Line Dancing Class
Mystic Farm & Distillery
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night
Mystic Farm & Distillery
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Silent Dance Party
Main Library – Main Children's Programming Room
Free
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Family-Friendly Live Music Spots in the Triangle
The free outdoor concert series, lawn shows, and daytime spots where Triangle parents actually bring kids, plus honest notes on the loud club scene.
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20 events6-8 PM
Summer Concert Series at Rock Quarry Park
See event details
Free
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Walter Miller & Rich Scher
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night
Mystic Farm & Distillery
2:30 PM - 5 PM
Live @ATC Tower Music Series
American Tobacco Campus Water Tower
Fri., 11:30pm
Phish Afterparty: with Kendall Street Company
The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop
$17.88, 21+ years of age.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night
Mystic Farm & Distillery
2:30 PM - 5 PM
Live @ATC Tower Music Series
American Tobacco Campus Water Tower
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night
Mystic Farm & Distillery
2:30 PM - 5 PM
Live @ATC Tower Music Series
American Tobacco Campus Water Tower
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night
Mystic Farm & Distillery
2:30 PM - 5 PM
Live @ATC Tower Music Series
American Tobacco Campus Water Tower
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Summer Concert Series
Duke Park- Event Field
Free
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night
Mystic Farm & Distillery
2:30 PM - 5 PM
Live @ATC Tower Music Series
American Tobacco Campus Water Tower
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night
Mystic Farm & Distillery
2:30 PM - 5 PM
Live @ATC Tower Music Series
American Tobacco Campus Water Tower
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night
Mystic Farm & Distillery
2:30 PM - 5 PM
Live @ATC Tower Music Series
American Tobacco Campus Water Tower
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night
Mystic Farm & Distillery
2:30 PM - 5 PM
Live @ATC Tower Music Series
American Tobacco Campus Water Tower
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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