We’re starting off our new festival with a new way for fellow PineCone members to meet up! We welcome members to arrive early at the Raleigh Wide Open Kickoff Celebration on Thursday evening, Oct. 2, at The Corner at NC State’s Centennial Campus for light snacks, beverages, first chance to buy festival merch, and time…
Is two days of great music just not quite enough? We feel you! That’s why we’re hosting a free Kickoff Celebration for Raleigh Wide Open on Thursday evening, Oct. 2. Get things started with intimate sets from three of our lineup bands and a chance to meet and mingle with fellow bluegrass lovers at The…
Lit for the Culture™ is a multidisciplinary literary and cultural experience celebrating Black women’s voices through storytelling, performance, and community engagement. Taking place on March 29 in Raleigh, the event weaves together literature, spoken word, live music, and facilitated dialogue to create an immersive arts-centered experience rooted in connection and collective reflection. The program features…
Wanna be first to hear who’s playing the 2026 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival? Come to our free Lineup Announcement live event on May 12, part of our weekly Beer and Banjos concert at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard in Raleigh. From 6:30-9 p.m., you’ll hear music from the Beer and Banjos All-Stars and guest band…
