Here's what to know as the event is set to bring performances to the Triangle.

It’s officially time for Raleigh’s newest take on one of the city’s oldest events. This weekend kicks off the Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival, designed to be a “a continuation of the bluegrass ...

Raleigh Wide Open is scheduled to return to downtown Raleigh for a three-day, free music festival from October 1–3, 2026. The event will feature bluegrass, Americana, and family-friendly programming ...

Festival-goers square dance on Martin Street during the Raleigh Wide Open music festival in downtown Raleigh on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. The event features live bluegrass, folk, Americana and gospel ...

The festival, which is produced by nonprofit PineCone, celebrates live music and the arts with three days of events. Other WRAL Top Stories This year's event is planned Oct. 1-3 and events are free to ...

The Raleigh Wide Open music festival this weekend has roots in the International Bluegrass Music Association's annual festival, which was hosted by Raleigh for the past 12 years. Like those gatherings ...

Raleigh Wide Open revives bluegrass tradition with 40+ free performances downtown. Festival spans Oct. 2-4 with food trucks, local vendors and family-friendly events. Fayetteville Street closes for ...

Raleigh Wide Open is a new event, but the vibes will feel familiar to anyone who has attended a World of Bluegrass music festival over the past decade. All along Fayetteville Street, visitors will ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. It’s officially time for Raleigh’s newest take on one of the city’s oldest events. This weekend kicks off the Raleigh Wide Open Music ...