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Parmalee | Chapel Thrill Concert Series

Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Time:

Venue: Polk Place, Chapel Hill

Price: Free

Category: Music

Chapel Thrill Game Day, a fun and family-friendly event that brings together Tar Heel fans before every home football game, will return to the University of North Carolina this fall.Located in the heart of campus on Polk Place and presented by the Rams Club, the pre-game party will feature a talented slate of national recording artists and performers for a free concert series featuring various genres of electronic dance music, country, alternative pop, hip-hop and rock. Sept. 12 vs. East Tennessee State – DJ Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal) Oct. 3 vs. Notre Dame – Chase Rice Oct. 24 vs. Syracuse – Parmalee This country music band from Parmelee, N.C., has over 1.6 billion streams as well as six Billboard No. 1 hits on its resume: "Carolina," "Just The Way," "Take My Name," "Gonna Love You," "Girl In Mine" and “Cowgirl.” Oct. 31 vs. Miami – Neon Trees Nov. 14 vs. Louisville – Waka Flocka Flame Nov. 28 vs. NC State – 38 Special Pre-game areas will open four hours before kickoff with the following timeline: Three hours prior to kickoff • Modelo Kickoff Club and tailgating open; Chapel Thrill DJ begins • Coca-Cola Fan Zone opens Two hours prior to kickoff • Old Well Walk begins Two hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff• Chapel Thrill concert in Polk Place One & a half hours prior to kickoff • UNC Drumline & Marching Tar Heels perform in The Pit One Hour prior to kickoff • Modelo Kickoff Club and Coca-Cola Fan Zone close Fans looking for tickets to any of the Tar Heels' six home games can visit SeatGeek, the official marketplace of Carolina Athletics.

Music · Chapel Hill

Parmalee | Chapel Thrill Concert Series

When
Oct 24
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Where
Polk Place
Chapel Hill, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Parmalee at the Chapel Thrill Concert Series is a free, live country music performance held on the University of North Carolina campus before the home football game. Located at Polk Place, this outdoor event brings national recording artists to the heart of Chapel Hill for a pre-game celebration. If you are planning to attend, expect a lively campus crowd. The concert is open to all ages, making it an easy stop for parents who want to introduce their kids to the game day atmosphere without committing to stadium tickets. Strollers are manageable on the grassy lawn, but traveling light is highly recommended. This is an excellent weekend option because it offers high-energy entertainment at zero cost. You can enjoy chart-topping country music, let the kids run around on the lawn, and grab dinner on Franklin Street afterward for an easy, budget-friendly family outing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a ticket to attend the concert?
No, the concert is completely free and open to the public, with no tickets or registration required.

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Schedule

Parmalee | Chapel Thrill Concert Series runs Sat, Oct 24, 2026.

Getting There

Polk Place is at 201 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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