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Wilson Jazz Festival

Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: $30

Category: Music

The 4th Annual Wilson Jazz Festival takes place October 9 and 10, 2026, in various locations in Wilson, North Carolina. Friday: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Main Stage performances at Vollis Whirligig Park are ticketed, and the other performances at multiple venues, plus a Second Line Parade, are free. The Second Line goes from Whirligig Park on Saturday around 9:15 p.m., to Downtown Public House. Main Stage Tickets (advance sales) are $30. Wilson Jazz Festival Schedule Friday The Edge 6 to 8 p.m.: Dan Davis Group Downtown Public House 8 to 10 p.m.: Também Saturday Main Stage at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.: Al Strong Quintet 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.: Sidecar Social Club 8 to 9:15 p.m.: Bittersweet Brass Band Second Line March after Bittersweet Brass Band Bankers Plaza 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Sallie B. Howard Jazz Ensemble Casita Brewing Company 12 to 1:30 p.m.: Garret Hitmar and Root Down Larema Coffee House 1:30 to 3 p.m.: La Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet The Porch at Iconostar 3 to 4:30 p.m.: Peter Lamb and the Wolves Lighthouse @ Worrell's Seafood 2 to 4 p.m.: Jazz Jam Downtown Public House 10 to 11:30 p.m.: No Quarter! Brass Band Addresses of Venues Larema Coffee House 109 Tarboro Street, Wilson, NC Casita Brewing 217 South Street S, Wilson, NC The Porch at Iconostar 224 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC Downtown Public House 113B Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC Bankers Plaza 108 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC Lighthouse @ Worrell's Seafood 213 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC The Edge 127 Barnes Street W, Wilson, NC 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

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Wilson Jazz Festival

“Catch the free Second Line Parade on Saturday around 9:15 p.m.”

When
Tomorrow
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
$30
trianglebudget friendly

The Wilson Jazz Festival is a two-day musical event featuring local and regional artists performing across multiple venues in downtown Wilson. While the main stage requires a ticket, several afternoon performances and a late-night parade are open to the public at no cost. If you are bringing children, the Saturday morning lineup is your best bet. Start at Bankers Plaza at 11:00 AM to hear the Sallie B. Howard Jazz Ensemble, which is free to attend and perfect for younger listeners who need space to move around. Tickets for the Saturday evening main stage performances at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park are thirty dollars when purchased in advance. This festival makes a great day trip from the Triangle, especially for parents who want to introduce their children to live brass music in a casual, outdoor setting. The giant, colorful whirligigs at the main park venue provide plenty of visual entertainment for toddlers while you enjoy the music.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Wilson Jazz Festival free for children?
While the main stage performances at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park require a thirty-dollar ticket, the daytime performances at Bankers Plaza and Casita Brewing Company are free to attend.

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Schedule

Wilson Jazz Festival runs Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM.

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  • Tickets or entry money — admission is $30

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