Raleigh Wide Open

05/13/2026

BIG NEWS! Here’s the full lineup of artists performing at the 2026 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival, presented by PNC. Make plans to join us for all the FREE fun on Oct. 1-3!

05/06/2026

Want to be the first to hear which artists are playing the 2026 Raleigh Wide Open Festival on Oct. 1-3? Come to PineCone - Piedmont Council of Traditional Music's FREE Beer & Banjos concert next Tuesday, May 12, at Bowstring Brewyard in Raleigh to hear the full list, get first crack at buying our brand new festival T-shirts, and enjoy a relaxing evening out with great music from the Beer and Banjos All-Stars and the Carolina Junebugs.

MORE INFO: https://pinecone.org/event/raleigh-wide-open-lineup-announcement-live/

04/22/2026

Want to sell food, artwork, handmade goods, or other items at the 2026 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival on Oct. 2 and 3? Vendor applications are now open.

APPLICATION AND INFO: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14503

04/08/2026

Our mighty squirrel is back and better than ever, and wants to invite you to the 2026 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival, presented by PNC and produced by PineCone - Piedmont Council of Traditional Music! We'll start the fun with a Kickoff Celebration on Oct. 1 at NC State Centennial Campus, then fill the streets of downtown Raleigh with music, art, and community on Oct. 2-3. Save the date for this FREE, family-friendly good time!

03/23/2026

CALLING ALL VENDORS: Vendor applications are now open for the 2026 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival. We need food trucks, handmade artists, and small businesses to delight our free event's 150,000+ attendees on Oct. 2 and 3. Find info and the application at raleighwideopen.com.

03/17/2026

Big thanks to The Seeker, the blog of the Music Roadtrip app, for the festival shout-out and for this fantastic guide to the musical side of Raleigh. We're proud to be part of this city's thriving scene! ❤

Read the guide on the free Music Roadtrip app or here: https://musicroadtrip.com/theseeker/raleigh

02/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE! The Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival returns Oct. 1-3.

Produced by PineCone - Piedmont Council of Traditional Music and presented by PNC Bank, this FREE festival celebrating music and community has become a cherished local tradition. The fun starts with a Kickoff Celebration at NC State Centennial Campus on Oct. 1, then hits the downtown streets with multiple music stages, food trucks, art vendors, and more on Oct. 2-3.

Stay and play just steps from the action at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel. Info on discounted rooms and more at raleighwideopen.com.

01/21/2026

VisitRaleigh has the scoop on 100 great events to put on your calendar for 2026, including Raleigh Wide Open and several of our upcoming Down Home Concerts. We're ready for some big fun in the new year!

A year full of major festivals and celebrations lies ahead in Raleigh, N.C.! These events serve an important purpose—they mark history and sense of pride, plus they showcase talent, creativity and culture, delicious foods and beverages (and some surprises, too!). Make plans now to spend a day or a...

01/21/2026

Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day! We love these little guys and how they represent the spirit of our Raleigh Wide Open festival. We hope you'll take a moment to pick a tune with your favorite squirrel today!

12/30/2025

Raleigh Wide Open favorites Dom Flemons and Mason Via will be back in Raleigh on New Year's Eve as part of Artsplosure 's celebration! Catch their indoor sets and all the other great entertainment with your First Night button as your ticket.

Info and tickets: https://www.artsplosure.org/events