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PLAYlist Concert Series: Natural Wonder

Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Time: 6 PM - 10 PM

Venue: Durham Central Park, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Community

Natural Wonder is a premier Stevie Wonder tribute band, active since 2012, that delivers an authentic, high-energy concert experience, featuring a full band and horn section. Led by Billboard-ranked artist and multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Bello, the ensemble faithfully reproduces decades of Motown-era and 70s hits.ABOUT PLAYlist Concert SeriesPLAYlist is a free concert series presented by Durham Central Park and WNCU 90.7FM. The concerts take place on the first Friday of the month from May to October at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street in Downtown Durham, North Carolina. Concerts take place rain or shine.Each evening starts with dinner and drinks open for service at 6:30pm, and DJ Travis Gales spinning his Friday Night Mix live at the park at 7 p.m. Then the band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. sharp. All the music is simulcast live through WNCU 90.7 FM. Then, after the show, DJ Travis will close the night out with a Dance Party in the Park!There are restrooms at Durham Central Park and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Parking is free in the lots caddy-cornered and above the park (entrances are on Foster St. and Morris St).Local food trucks will be on site, as well as craft beer and other vendors at the Night Market.There’s lawn seating, so please bring a blanket or lawn chair. Leashed pets are welcome.**PLAYlist Concert Series features ASL interpreters for deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees**

Community · Durham

PLAYlist Concert Series: Natural Wonder

Arrive by 6:15 PM to grab a flat grassy spot before the dinner rush.

When
Oct 2
Fri, Oct 2, 2026
6 PM - 10 PM
Where
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
durhamfreekid friendly

PLAYlist Concert Series: Natural Wonder is a free outdoor tribute concert featuring decades of Stevie Wonder hits performed by a full live band and horn section. The event wraps up the park's monthly summer music series with a lively, community-focused atmosphere. What to Know: The music starts with a live DJ set at 7:00 PM, followed by the main performance at 7:30 PM. Food trucks and drinks are ready for service starting at 6:30 PM, so you can easily feed the kids on-site. Bring your own blankets or low-backed lawn chairs, and note that the event runs rain or shine. Street parking is available around Foster Street, but spots fill quickly, so arriving early is highly recommended. This is an easy, budget-friendly way to kick off the weekend. The open grassy layout of Durham Central Park gives toddlers room to wiggle and run around safely while parents sit back and enjoy the music.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the concert?
No, the concert is completely free to attend, though you will want to bring card or cash for the food trucks and drink vendors.
What is the schedule for the evening?
Food and drink service begins at 6:30 PM, a live DJ set starts at 7:00 PM, and the band takes the stage at 7:30 PM.
What should I bring to Durham Central Park?
Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. You can also bring your own stroller, diaper bag, and kid snacks, though local food vendors will be on-site.

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Oct 2

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Schedule

PLAYlist Concert Series: Natural Wonder runs Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 6 PM - 10 PM.

Getting There

Durham Central Park is at 501 Foster Street, Durham, 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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