Raleigh Wide Open presented by PNC Bank is taking over downtown this weekend with stages on every corner. Produced by PineCone, this festival brings Raleigh to life with free outdoor music—from bluegrass and Americana to gospel, folk, and R&B—plus local art, food, drinks, and family-friendly fun.
Want even more? Head to Red Hat Amphitheater for ticketed shows like Greensky Bluegrass and JJ Grey & Mofro.
Whether you’re grooving to gospel, discovering a new folk favorite, or just letting the city skyline set the scene, Raleigh Wide Open is about to become your favorite fall tradition.
📍 Downtown Raleigh + Red Hat Amphitheater — 500 S. McDowell Street, Raleigh
💸 Free festival · Ticketed concerts $50–$100
🗓 Friday–Saturday, Oct. 3–4, 2025
Director of Content at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group
Tara Pupilli, a 2011 graduate of East Carolina University, is a veteran broadcast media alum who started her professional career in radio, grew into digital and television marketing roles, and is now enjoying life in an agency setting. She loves spending time with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and heads to the coast any chance she can get.
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