Music Festivals 2026–2027
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Asheboro, Asheville, Beech Mountain, Benson, Black Mountain, Boone, Brasstown, Brevard, Burnsville, Carrboro, Cary, Charlotte, Cherokee, Clayton, Concord, Creedmoor, Cullowhee, Dallas, Denton, Dublin, Dudley, Durham, Eden, Edenton, Elkin, Fayetteville, Four Oaks, Greensboro, Hamlet, Hampstead, Hendersonville, Hickory, Hiddenite, High Point, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holly Ridge, Huntersville, Jamestown, Kernersville, Kings Mountain, Kure Beach, Laurinburg, Lexington, Lincolnton, Lumberton, Marion, Matthews, Morehead City, Morganton, Mount Airy, Murfreesboro, New Bern, Newton, North Wilkesboro, Ocean Isle Beach, Oxford, Raeford, Raleigh, Randleman, Robbins, Robbinsville, Salisbury, Sapphire, Shelby, Siler City, Sneads Ferry, Sparta, Statesville, Swannanoa, Taylorsville, Thomasville, Troutman, Valdese, Vale, Waynesville, West Jefferson, Whiteville, Williamston, Wilmington, Wilson, Winston-Salem, WintervilleAttend Your Favorite Music Festivals in Raleigh, NC
August 1 - 30, 2026
The Raleigh Market - August
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 3/3/2026
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
September 5 - 6, 2026
African American Cultural Festival
Heart of Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/9/2026
This North Carolina Ethnic Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 1pm-10pm. This event will also include: family village, village tent.
September 20, 2026
La Fiesta Del Pueblo
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 7/23/2026
This North Carolina Music Festival will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: children's carnival, health fair, public safety fair, justice fair.
January 3 - September 27, 2026
The Raleigh Market
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 11/11/2025
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
September 5 - 27, 2026
The Raleigh Market - September
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/8/2026
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
October 15 - 25, 2026
North Carolina State Fair
State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 4/28/2026
This North Carolina State Fair will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $5 - $10. This event will also include: competitons, rides, games, ag exhibits.
November 1 - 29, 2026
The Raleigh Market - November
Historic NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/25/2026
This North Carolina Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10-15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
December 5, 2026
Scandinavian Christmas Fair
Kerr Scott Bldg at NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 5/5/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have crafts exhibitors and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with International talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. Admission tickets are $10.
December 31, 2026
First Night Raleigh
Downtown, Raleigh, NC
Status: Updated 6/25/2026
This North Carolina Holiday Celebration will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 15 food booths. There will be 20 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 2pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $12 - $50. This event will also include: fireworks, procession.
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