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Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials

Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue: La Vita Dolce, Chapel Hill

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Category: Music

La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 1 to October 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., with the music starting at 6 p.m. This is the 10th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Love outdoor music? Check out our huge day by day list of outdoor music around the Triangle! Most of the shows are free. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. 50% off wine by the bottle Special small plates Live Music on the Patio 6 to 8 p.m. This is a kid-friendly and dog-friendly event. If music in canceled due to weather, La Vita Dolce will post a notification on their social media accounts. Band Schedule for Wine Down Wednesday in 2026 April 1: Tea Cup Gin (Pop/Blues/Jazz) April 8: Are We Them? (REM covers & 80s alternative) April 15: Four on Six (Jazz) April 22: Popcorn Blue (Pop/Jazz) April 29: Sunday Night Rice (Folk/Americana) May 6: Moddpoders (Bluegrass/Old-Time/Instrumental) May 13: No Worries (Americana/Covers) May 20: Monometrics (Funk) May 27: Nashvilifiers (Americana) June 3: Tea Cup Gin (Pop/Jaz/Blues) June 10: Now & Then (Jazz) June 17: Matthew Amy (Country/Blues) June 24: New Orleans Masquerade (Jazz/Blues) July 1: TBD July 8: Popcorn Blue (Pop/Jazz) July 15: Sunday Night Rice (Folk/Americana) July 22: Four on Six (Jazz) July 29: Are We Them? (REM covers & 80s alternative) Aug 5: Moddpoders (Bluegrass/Old-Time/Instrumental) Aug 12: Tea Cup Gin (Pop/Blues/Jazz) Aug 19: No Worries (Americana/Covers) Aug 26: TBD Sep 2: Popcorn Blue (Pop/Jazz) Sep 9: Now & Then (Jazz) Sep 16: Modpodders (Bluegrass/Old-Time/Instrumental) Sep 23: Sunday Night Rice (Folk/Americana) Sep 30: Four on Six (Jazz) Oct 7: Tea Cup Gin (Pop/Blues/Jazz) Oct 14: Are We Them? (REM Covers/80s Alternative) Oct 21: Popcorn Blue Band (Jazz/Pop) Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100%

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Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials

“Arrive by 5:30 PM to snag a patio table before the music starts at 6:00 PM.”

When
This Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where
La Vita Dolce
Chapel Hill, NC
Ages
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Price
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Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce is a weekly outdoor music series in Chapel Hill featuring live performances and wine specials on the patio. Running from spring through mid-autumn, this neighborhood tradition offers a relaxed space to listen to local bands while winding down the workday. If you are planning to go, the music runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, though the wine specials start at 5:00 PM. Admission to the patio is free, and you can purchase half-price bottles of wine alongside seasonal small plates. The paved plaza area in Southern Village is stroller-friendly, and there is plenty of space for toddlers to move around while you listen to the band. Free parking is available in the adjacent lots and street spaces throughout the village. This event makes a great addition to your weekly routine because it requires zero advance planning. You can grab a table, let the kids dance on the plaza, and enjoy a night off from cooking without the pressure of a formal restaurant setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an admission fee for Wine Down Wednesday?
No, attending the live music event on the patio is free. You only pay for the food and drinks you order.
What happens if it rains on Wednesday?
If the weather looks threatening, La Vita Dolce will post cancellation updates directly on their social media accounts before the music starts.
Can I bring my dog to the patio?
Yes, the outdoor patio area at Southern Village is dog-friendly, so your leashed pet is welcome to join.

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Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials runs Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

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La Vita Dolce is at 610 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, Chapel Hill, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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