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Update (Sept. 4, 12:30pm): Due to expected weather conditions, Main Stage shows on Thurs. night will now take place at The Ritz (instead of City Plaza). The Ritz is just a short drive from downtown Raleigh—get directions here. Get more details on the schedule update here. When the Hopscotch...

Downtown Raleigh, N.C., is where historic neighborhoods, world-class museums, Southern diners, outdoor green spaces, performing arts venues, local shops, breweries and underground cocktail spots all work together to create one incredible cultural hotspot. Here's how to eat, drink, dance and...

Tried-and-true recipe for a great time: a dash of warm weather, a heap of live music and plenty of good friends. With the most live music in North Carolina, Raleigh knows how to rock the summer! The area's outdoor concert venues hit all the right notes when putting together the summer schedule,

Hello, May! A busy spring continues in the Raleigh area this month—longer days and lots of sunshine mean it's time to get outdoors and explore. Temperatures have hit a sweet spot, patios are open, picnics are in full swing, the calendar is packed with major events and there's never...

With outdoor concert season coming into full swing again this spring, the Raleigh area's live music calendar is packed with awesome shows. It's a prime time to check out some new artists and to see your favorite bands on tour. Here are 30+ picks to help you start planning your Raleigh road...

Hello, February! The shortest month of the year means there's no time to waste—we've got hockey games, ballet dates and must-see concerts that can no longer wait. Here's what we're doing this month! Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb. 2 One of America's most unique running...

With the most live music in North Carolina, Raleigh is the place to rock through the holidays and through the winter with family and friends. From Christmas shows to huge country and pop tours to funky New Year's Eve celebrations, we’ve rounded up more than 15 can't-miss concerts...

Bluegrass fans already know this, but if you haven’t been to PNC presents Wide Open Bluegrass, you’re missing out on one of the finest music events in the nation. Wide Open Bluegrass, often billed as the “Largest Urban Bluegrass Festival in the World,” is the climax of...

The ninth edition of Hopscotch Music Festival, Sept. 6-8 in Raleigh, N.C., is an experience you won't want to miss. For three days downtown Raleigh becomes a musical playground, with incredible performers, bands and dedicated music fans hopping between music venues and bars for a festival that...

Get to know the downtown Raleigh, N.C., music venues set to host Hopscotch Music Festival (Sept. 6-8), "one of the best and most eclectic music festivals in America," according to SPIN. Get the scoop on the dozen venues below, plus some tips to help along the way. City Plaza Located in the...