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Waka Flocka Flame | Chapel Thrill Concert Series

Date: Sat, Nov 14, 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 Oct. 31 vs. Miami – Neon Trees Nov. 14 vs. Louisville – Waka Flocka Flame A four-time BET Hip Hop Award nominee, Waka Flocka Flame won an award in 2011 for single "No Hands." The song reached No. 13 on the charts and received diamond certification by the Record Industry Association of America. 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.

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Music · Chapel Hill

Waka Flocka Flame | Chapel Thrill Concert Series

“Park at the Rosemary Street decks and walk over to avoid campus traffic.”

When
Nov 14
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Where
Polk Place
Chapel Hill, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Waka Flocka Flame is performing a free pre-game concert at Polk Place in Chapel Hill as part of the Chapel Thrill Concert Series before the UNC football game against Louisville. If you plan to bring your teenagers, expect a lively, high-energy crowd on the campus lawn. Because this is a major pre-game event, parking on campus will be limited to game day permit holders, so you will want to utilize the local town parking decks on Rosemary Street and walk over. There is no admission fee, and you do not need a football game ticket to access the concert area. This is a solid weekend option if you want to experience the excitement of a Chapel Hill game day without paying for stadium seats. It is a budget-friendly way to introduce your older kids to the college campus atmosphere while enjoying some live music outdoors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a ticket to the UNC football game to attend the concert?
No, the concert on Polk Place is completely free and open to the public, even if you are not going to the game.
Where is the best place to park for the concert?
Since campus lots are reserved for football permit holders, park in a public deck in downtown Chapel Hill and walk to Polk Place.
Is this event suitable for toddlers?
The pre-game crowd is very loud and crowded, so this event is best suited for middle schoolers, teens, and college students.

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Nov 14

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Waka Flocka Flame | Chapel Thrill Concert Series runs Sat, Nov 14, 2026.

Getting There

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

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

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