7-8:30pm
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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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MASTER BOOT RECORD
Chapel of Bones
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North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra
4608 Industry Lane
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11:30 am
2026 Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow - Dorothea Dix Park
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Doors open at 6:30PM Event starts 8:00PM
UNC Health Summerfest: Epic Film Scores - North Carolina Symphony Orchestra
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CaryLIVE! Concert Series - Downtown Cary Park
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Free
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From outdoor amphitheaters to daytime shows, these Triangle venues welcome the whole family for live music.
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17 events7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Turntable Takeover | Local Live Music
Little Gem Cocktail Bar & Event Space
Free
7-9pm
Music Bingo
Sports & Social
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Saturday Night DJ Dance Party!
119 Orange St
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday Brunch Music
Weaver Street Market Carrboro
Free
7-8:30pm
Music Bingo
DCP Bark Bar
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MASTER BOOT RECORD
Chapel of Bones
—
North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra
4608 Industry Lane
:
Doors open at 6:30PM Event starts 8:00PM
UNC Health Summerfest: Epic Film Scores - North Carolina Symphony Orchestra
See event details
—
CaryLIVE! Concert Series - Downtown Cary Park
See event details
Free
11:30 am
2026 Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow - Dorothea Dix Park
See event details
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JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, mechanical shark, more…
Chapel Hill
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Jams with PineCone
Raleigh
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday Brunch Music at Weaver Street Market Carrboro
Weaver Street Market Carrboro
6:00 PM
Summer Vibes Music Series
Cary
6:00 PM
Bands, Bites, and Boats
Cary
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Mismatch Mondays!
North Regional Library – North Meeting Room - Full Room
Free
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Food & Fiction
North Regional Library – North Meeting Room - Full Room
Free
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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