Name: Summerfest: Under the Sea with the North Carolina Symphony
Start: 2026-06-13T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-13T21:30:00-04:00
Location: Koka Booth Amphitheatre

June 2026
Summerfest: Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250 with the North Carolina Symphony

June 12 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Summerfest

Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary

Join us for a Patriotic Pops concert celebrating America 250. This program includes patriotic favorites such as Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” John Williams’ “Liberty Fanfare,” the “Armed Forces Salute,” and Copland’s “Buckaroo Holiday.” North Carolina Symphony Sophie Mok, conductor UNC Health Summerfest offers great music under the stars at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary—and remember, kids…
Summerfest: Patriotic Pops with the North Carolina Symphony

June 12 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary

The North Carolina Symphony will perform a Patriotic Pops concert celebrating America 250. This program features patriotic favorites such as Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” John Williams’ “Liberty Fanfare,” the “Armed Forces Salute,” and Copland’s “Buckaroo Holiday.” Pack your picnic and gather with family and friends for great music under the stars—and remember, kids…

$42 – $62
School of Rock

June 12 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm School of Rock

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

Based on the hit movie, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band.…

$33
FREE WORKSHOP: Old-Time Fiddle and Banjo with Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones

June 13 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The House of Many Porches – Dix Park 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

In this “Tunes of Old Galax” fiddle/banjo class we’ll delve into the style of older-generation fiddlers and banjo players from Southwest Virginia. The class will consist of 2 sections. In the first one, fiddle and banjo players will divide up by instrument and learn a song or two. In the second section, the whole group…

Free
Burning Coal Theatre Presents Shadows in Red Light by Roné Roux Sargent

June 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Burning Coal Theatre Presents Shadows in Red Light by Roné Roux Sargent

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

A concert version of a new musical set during the AIDS epidemic in New York City. A single mother thinks she is placing her baby in foster care. Years later, as Angeline faces adversity, she longs to find her mother she believes abandoned her. Themes of hope, sacrifice, and belonging shape this story about love…

$10
Burning Coal Theatre Presents Shadows in Red Light by Roné Roux Sargent

June 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Burning Coal Theatre Presents Shadows in Red Light by Roné Roux Sargent

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

A concert version of a new musical set during the AIDS epidemic in New York City. A single mother thinks she is placing her baby in foster care. Years later, as Angeline faces adversity, she longs to find her mother she believes abandoned her. Themes of hope, sacrifice, and belonging shape this story about love…

$10
Dear Evan Hansen

June 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Dear Evan Hansen

De Ann S. Jones Theatre at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

The Broadway phenomenon that took the world by storm! With its electrifying score, written by the Oscar-winning team, Pasek and Paul, Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of a high school senior struggling to belong in a world that feels overwhelming. Raw, emotional, and unforgettable, this show is a powerful exploration of hope, heartbreak, and…

$55 – $60
Sabor y Cultura: El Salvador

June 13 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Diamante Arts & Cultural Center 1312 Annapolis Drive, Suite 204, Raleigh, NC, United States

Travel across El Salvador in one afternoon through a vibrant cultural immersion experience. This curated cultural journey will feature multiple stations highlighting Salvadoran food, arts, and crafts—each presented with a contemporary twist. Guests will explore traditional flavors alongside artisan practices, visual arts, and hands-on cultural expressions. Live music, cultural presentations, and storytelling will honor El…

$35
Arts Holly Springs Jazz Series | Here Comes the Sun

June 13 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Ashe School of Music 201 W Center St, Holly Springs, NC, United States

Blue Notes & Bright Nights is a refined three-part jazz concert series bringing world-class musicians to the heart of Holly Springs. Hosted by Arts Holly Springs and produced by Christian Tamburr as part of the Icons of Jazz Concert Series, this curated lineup celebrates timeless standards, soulful storytelling, and the artistry that continues to shape…
Dear Evan Hansen

June 13 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Dear Evan Hansen

De Ann S. Jones Theatre at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

The Broadway phenomenon that took the world by storm! With its electrifying score, written by the Oscar-winning team, Pasek and Paul, Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of a high school senior struggling to belong in a world that feels overwhelming. Raw, emotional, and unforgettable, this show is a powerful exploration of hope, heartbreak, and…

$55 – $60
Dr Ride’s American Beach House

June 13 @ 7:30 pm - June 28 @ 5:00 pm

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Brave New Classics presents Liza Birkenmeier’s incandescent play. It’s 1983, the evening before Dr. Sally Ride’s historic space flight. A group of women with passionate opinions and no opportunities spar on a St. Louis rooftop, watching life pass them by. Presented as part of Burning Coal Theatre’s 2nd Stage Series: https://burningcoal.org/second-stage/ 6/13/26-6/28/26 at Burning Coal…

$15 – $25
Summerfest: Under the Sea with the North Carolina Symphony

June 13 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary

Dive into a magical summer night inspired by the ocean’s wonders. The Symphony brings the sea to life with selections from Jaws, The Little Mermaid, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Carnival of the Animals. North Carolina Symphony Shira Samuels-Shragg, conductor UNC Health Summerfest offers great music under the stars at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in…

June 2026

Summerfest: Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250 with the North Carolina Symphony

Summerfest: Patriotic Pops with the North Carolina Symphony

School of Rock

FREE WORKSHOP: Old-Time Fiddle and Banjo with Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones

Burning Coal Theatre Presents Shadows in Red Light by Roné Roux Sargent

Burning Coal Theatre Presents Shadows in Red Light by Roné Roux Sargent

Dear Evan Hansen

Sabor y Cultura: El Salvador

Arts Holly Springs Jazz Series | Here Comes the Sun

Dear Evan Hansen

Dr Ride’s American Beach House

Summerfest: Under the Sea with the North Carolina Symphony

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