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NC GOT NEXT

Date: Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Time: Fri., 8pm

Venue: The Portal HQ, Raleigh

Price: $25

Category: Community

The fastest growing Independent Artist platform “NC GOT NEXT” is back! Come enjoy a great night of networking, food & performances! The artist with the best song/performance of the night will win $500 Cash Prize.

Raleigh Mom Club — Raleigh, NC

Community · Raleigh

NC GOT NEXT

“Leave the younger kids at home and make this a date night or teen outing.”

When
This Friday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Fri., 8pm
Where
The Portal HQ
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
$25
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NC GOT NEXT is a live performance showcase and networking event designed to spotlight rising independent musical artists in North Carolina. Attendees can watch local musicians perform their original work and vote on who takes home a cash prize at the end of the night. If you plan to go, expect a high-energy crowd and loud music, making this best suited for adults or families with older teenagers. Tickets are twenty-five dollars, and the event starts late on Friday evening at eight o'clock. The Portal HQ is located near downtown Raleigh, so you will want to arrive early to secure street parking or spot in nearby public lots. This event makes a great weekend outing if you want to support the local creative community, discover new music, and enjoy a night out in the city with your older kids.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event suitable for toddlers or young children?
Because of the late start time at eight o'clock in the evening and the loud concert environment, this event is best reserved for adults and teenagers.
How much are tickets and where can I park?
Tickets cost twenty-five dollars. Parking is available in the surrounding downtown Raleigh streets and nearby public parking decks.

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Schedule

NC GOT NEXT runs Fri, Sep 25, 2026, Fri., 8pm.

Getting There

The Portal HQ is at 3801 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Tickets or entry money — admission is $25

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