Weekend Events: Free live music in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area
Here’s a list of live music events this weekend in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex and more. Most events are free to attend.
The News & Observer’s list does not include open mic or karaoke nights in the Triangle.
Did we miss any? Let us know by emailing ask@newsobserver.com.
Important: In all cases, please check the website for each event or venue prior to heading out to verify hours of operation (which can change) and to learn more about rain dates and COVID safety guidelines.
Friday April 14: Live music in Raleigh, Durham
• Aly & AJ on tour (Raleigh): Pop sister duo Aly & AJ are visiting The Ritz on their “With Love From” tour. Where: 2820 Industrial Dr. in Raleigh When: 8 p.m. Cost: Tickets start at $39.50 Info: Search “Aly & AJ” on bandsintown.com
• Fridays on the Front Porch (Chapel Hill): The Carolina Inn’s Fridays on the Front Porch starts April 7 and continues nearly every Friday throughout summer. April 7th’s lineup features Morgan Creek. Where: 211 Pittsboro St. in Chapel Hill When: 5-8 p.m. Cost: Free Info: destinationhotels.com/carolina-inn
• Hell Yes Ma’am Jams (Cary): Raleigh Brewing in Cary has live music nearly every Friday night. Where: Raleigh Brewing, 2036 Renaissance Park Place in Cary When: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Info: raleighbrewing.com/arboretum-cary
• Travis Grubb (Holly Springs): Bombshell Beer Company has live music nearly every Friday night. Where: Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr. in Holly Springs When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: bombshellbeer.com/Events
• Luke Schofield (Raleigh): Nickelpoint Brewing Co. has live music nearly every Friday night. Where: 506 Pershing Rd. in Raleigh When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: facebook.com/NickelpointBrewingCo
• Will McBride (Wake Forest): Tonic Bar and Social Club has live music nearly every Friday night. Must be 21+ to attend. Where: 158 S White St. in Wake Forest When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: tonicsocialclub.com
Saturday, April 15: Live music in Raleigh, Durham
• Periodt Sun (Durham): Durty Bull Brewing Company in Durham has live music nearly every Saturday. Where: 206 Broadway St., Ste 104 in Durham When: 4 p.m. Cost: Free Info: facebook.com/durtybull
• Joe Bell & The Stinging Blades (Pittsboro): This event is part of Carolina Brewery’s Pittsboro location’s Spring Music Series. Where: 120 Lowes Drive #100, Pittsboro When: 5-7 p.m. Cost: Free Info: carolinabrewery.com
• Jesse Fox (Mebane): Steel String Brewery in Mebane has live music nearly every weekend. Where: 6901 NC HWY 54, Mebane When: 5-7 p.m. Cost: Free Info: facebook.com/PluckFarmNC
• Ari Pappalardo (Raleigh): Gizmo Brew Works in Raleigh has live music nearly every Saturday. Where: 5907 Triangle Dr, Raleigh When: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Info: gizmobrewworks.com
• Story Charlemagne (Wendell): Bearded Bee Brewing Company has live music nearly every Saturday night. Where: 20 E. Campen St. in Wendell When: 6 p.m. Cost: Free Info: beardedbeebrewing.com/happenings
• Jamey Meeker (Apex): Southern Peak Brewery in Apex has live music nearly every Saturday night. Where: 950 Windy Rd., Ste 100 in Apex When: 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: Free Info: southernpeakbrewery.com
• Mike Hodgdon (Cary): Fortnight Brewing in Cary has live music every Saturday night. Where: 1006 SW Maynard Rd. in Cary When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: fortnightbrewing.com/event-calendar
• Deedo (Durham): Durty Bull Brewing Company in Durham has live music nearly every Saturday. Where: 206 Broadway St., Ste 104 in Durham When: 7 p.m. Cost: Free Info: facebook.com/durtybull
• Blue Sky Crying (Holly Springs): Bombshell Beer Company has live music nearly every Saturday night. Where: 120 Quantum Dr. in Holly Springs When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: bombshellbeer.com/Events
• Anthony Rogowski (Wake Forest): Tonic Bar and Social Club has live music nearly every Saturday night. Must be 21+ to attend. Where: 158 S White St. in Wake Forest When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: tonicsocialclub.com
Sunday, April 16: Live music in Raleigh, Durham
• Pluckfest (Mebane): Our House Band plays Steel String Brewery’s Pluck Farm stage in the 2nd Annual PluckFest. With Special Guests: Rock 101 & Rock 201 Bands. Where: 6901 NC HWY 54, Mebane When: 1:30 p.m. Cost: Free Info: facebook.com/PluckFarmNC
• Zach Burrus (Raleigh): Heyday Brewing has live music nearly every weekend. Where: 5301 Tin Roof Way, Raleigh When: 2 p.m. Cost: Free Info: heydaybrewing.com/events
• String Thing Band (Raleigh): Nickelpoint Brewing Co. has live music nearly every weekend. Where: 506 Pershing Rd. in Raleigh When: 2-5 p.m. Cost: Free Info: facebook.com/NickelpointBrewingCo
• Southern Village’s Sunday Night Live (Chapel Hill): Sunday Night Live kicks off at Southern Village on April 16 with Capital Transit. Where: 400 Market St, Chapel Hill When: 7-9 p.m. Cost: Free Info: southernvillage.com
This story was originally published April 14, 2023 at 5:30 AM.
