Who's ready to rock? Live music is back in a big way this spring in the Raleigh area! Browse the biggest and best picks of the next few months below (and send this to a friend to start picking out your shows!).

Note: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts is the new name of the former Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. The name change went into effect on March 2, 2023. 

 

March

 

April

Note: The artist lineup for J. Cole's Dreamville Festival—taking place April 1-2 at Dorothea Dix Park—was just unveiled. Tickets are on sale (and going fast!)

 

May 

 

June

 

Header photo of Dreamville Festival by Julian Bajsel for The Parallel Agency

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