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Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn

Date: Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue: Carolina Inn, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series. The concert series runs from May to to October 30, 2026, with no concerts in July. 5 to 8 p.m. See the schedule below. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Love outdoor music? Check out our huge day by day list of outdoor music around the Triangle! Most of the shows are free. Band Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch in 2026 August 7th: Rowan Road August 14th: Adam Lee Decker Band August 21st – Barefoot Manner August 28th – String Thing September 4th – Workbook September 11th – Morgan Creek September 18th – Jimmy Hayes September 25th – String Thing October 2nd – Jason Bunch October 9th – Butter October 16th – Bad Dog Blues Band October 23rd – Barefoot Manner October 30th – Sunday Night Rice Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Music calendar Where to go dancing in the Triangle Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle Free and cheap things to do this week Farmers Markets in the Triangle Subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap More Outdoor Music in the Triangle Learn all about outdoor music in the Triangle, or take a quick look at some of the upcoming outdoor concerts here: Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...

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Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn

“Arrive by 4:30 PM to claim a shady spot on the lawn before the crowd builds.”

When
This Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where
Carolina Inn
Raleigh, NC
Ages
All Ages
Price
Free
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Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
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Schedule

Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn runs Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Good for: all ages

Getting There

Carolina Inn is at 211 Pittsboro Street, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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