Who’s playing at Music Park at Walnut Creek in 2026? See concert lineup so far
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- Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek plans to host concerts through the fall.
- The 2026 lineup for the outdoor venue in Raleigh includes country, rock and rap artists.
- Fans can buy tickets to some shows for $30 through Tuesday, May 5.
Whether you’re a fan of rapper Lil Wayne or the jam rock tunes of the Dave Matthews Band, you may be in luck.
That’s because the popular artists are among several set to perform in Raleigh through the fall.
From country to R&B, the 2026 concert lineup at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek is full of outdoor shows to help you take advantage of the warmer weather. Here’s what’s on the horizon and how to get tickets.
Who’s playing at the venue?
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek has concerts on its schedule from now through October. As of Wednesday, April 29, here are headliners for the shows listed on the venue’s website:
- April 29: Tedeschi Trucks Band
- May 8: Kid Rock
- May 12: Kid Cudi
- May 16: Godsmack
- May 19: Pitbull
- June 2: MGK
- June 5: Dave Matthews Band
- June 7: The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers
- June 10: Kesha
- June 13: Hardy
- June 17: Evanescence
- June 20: Hank Williams Jr.
- July 10: Ne-Yo and Akon
- July 11: Paul Simon
- July 16: Train
- July 17: Phish
- July 22: Death Cab for Cutie
- July 29: Toto, Christopher Cross and The Romantics
- Aug. 7: Tim McGraw
- Aug 14: 5 Seconds of Summer
- Aug. 22: Jack Johnson
- Aug. 23: Billy Idol
- Sept. 6: Empire of the Sun
- Sept. 11: Staind
- Sept. 13: Babymetal
- Sept. 19: TLC and Salt-N-Pepa
- Sept. 26: Lil Wayne
- Oct. 14: Five Finger Death Punch
- Oct. 23: Breaking Benjamin
Where is the venue?
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek is located at 3801 Rock Quarry Road, a roughly 5-mile drive southeast from downtown Raleigh. The outdoor space holds 20,000 concertgoers, according to the city of Raleigh.
The venue has a designated spot for Uber and Lyft pick-ups, and there also are parking lots on the property.
“If you plan to park at the venue, you will need to purchase a parking pass (one per vehicle),” Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek wrote on its website. “General parking will be $20 per vehicle online in advance and $25 on the event day.”
Upgraded parking is also available. To see parking options, visit coastalcreditunionmusicpark.com/upgrades.
How can I buy tickets?
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek has a box office on site. It’s open on concert days, starting at noon.
If you prefer to get your tickets online, entertainment company Live Nation sells them at livenation.com.
As of Wednesday, April 29, tickets to several of the venue’s upcoming concerts are available for $30 each, The News & Observer previously reported. The promotion runs until Tuesday, May 5, and details are available on the Live Nation website.
What can I bring to the venue?
Concertgoers are allowed to bring food, water, personal cooling fans and some bags into Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. You can read more about which items are permitted at coastalcreditunionmusicpark.com/faq.
The venue’s rules prohibit people from bringing the following items:
- Lawn chairs
- Large blankets
- Umbrellas
- Cans or glass bottles
- Picnic baskets
- Coolers
- Strollers
- Banners or flags
- Pets, except for service animals
- Wallets with chains
- Laser pointers or glow stick rods
- Tablets or recording devices
- Professional cameras or selfie sticks
- Drugs or alcohol
- Weapons or fireworks
Inspired by a story from The Tribune in California.
