'Glass: The UrbanGlass Art Quarterly', a quarterly art magazine published by UrbanGlass in Brooklyn, New York, which has provided a critical context to the most important work being done in the medium of glass for 40 years, includes a feature about Sunderland's National Glass Centre in the latest issue (see link below).
"After three decades, a final exhibition at the UK's National Glass Centre is looking like it will be its last"... there are more than 40,000 people signed up to a campaign hoping this will not be the case.

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Triangle Summer Concert Guide 2026 (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill & Beyond)

Looking for the best free and low-cost summer concerts in the Triangle? You’re in the right place.

The DoRaleigh Triangle Summer Concert Guide 2026 highlights outdoor music series across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, and surrounding areas. From family-friendly park concerts to live music at breweries, markets, and festivals, there’s something happening almost every day.

👉 Many of these concerts are FREE, with a few low-cost options included.

📅 Note: Some 2026 concert series are still being announced. We’ll continue updating this guide regularly—so bookmark and check back often!

Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle

Chapel Hill, Carrboro & Hillsborough

Freight Train Blues Concert Series
📍 Carrboro Town Commons
🗓 Fridays, May 15 – June 12, 2026 | ⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM | 💸 Free
A tribute to blues legend Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten, supporting the Music Maker Relief Foundation.

Sunday Night Live (Southern Village)
📍 Chapel Hill
🗓 Sundays, May 3 – Sept 20 | ⏰ 7–9 PM | 💸 Free

Fridays on the Front Porch
📍 Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill
🗓 Fridays starting May 1 | ⏰ 5–8 PM | 💸 Free

Last Fridays Makers Market + Live Music
📍 Hillsborough
🗓 Monthly (April–October) | ⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM | 💸 Free

Wind Down Wednesday
📍 Southern Village, Chapel Hill
🗓 Wednesdays (April–October) | ⏰ 6 PM | 💸 Free
✔️ Family-friendly, dog-friendly, wine specials

Durham Summer Concerts

PLAYlist Concert Series
📍 Durham Central Park
🗓 First Fridays (April–October) | ⏰ Starts 6 PM | 💸 Free
Live DJ, headliner bands, and a closing dance party.

Durham Parks & Recreation Summer Series
🗓 2nd & 4th Saturdays (June–August) | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 💸 Free
🎵 Rotating parks + food trucks

Music at the Stack (TBD 2026)
📍 American Tobacco Campus

Music Near the Gardens (TBD 2026)
📍 Duke East Campus

Music on Main (Southpoint) (TBD 2026)

Raleigh Summer Concert Series

Live After 5
📍 Moore Square, Raleigh Union Station, Seaboard Station
🗓 Select Thursdays (May 14 – Aug 13) | ⏰ 7 PM | 💸 Free

Live @ Lake Raleigh
📍 NC State Campus
🗓 April–May dates | ⏰ 6 PM | 💸 Free
🎵 Food trucks + family-friendly vibes

Midtown Beach Music Series
📍 North Hills
🗓 Thursdays (April 16 – July 23) | ⏰ 6–9 PM | 💲 ~$8.73

Pop-Up Music Series at North Hills
🗓 Spring & Fall dates | 💸 Free

Raleigh Summer Concert Series
📍 Fletcher Park & Pullen Park
🗓 Select Sundays (May–August) | ⏰ 6–8 PM

Cary, Apex & Morrisville

Bands, Bites & Boats
📍 Bond Park, Cary
🗓 First Fridays (April–October) | 💸 Free

Waverly Place Summer Series
🗓 Wednesdays in June | 💸 Free

KBA Jazz Series (Koka Booth Amphitheatre)
🗓 April dates | 💲 Low-cost lawn seating

Music in the Park (Morrisville)
🗓 First Fridays (May–Sept) | 💸 Free

Live at Lunch (Cary)
🗓 Bi-weekly (March–May) | 💸 Free

🎷 Wake Forest, Rolesville & Eastern Wake

Friday Night on White
📍 Wake Forest
🗓 2nd Fridays (April–September) | 💸 Free

Wendell Meet on Main
🗓 April, May, June, Sept dates | 💸 Free

Six Sundays in Spring
📍 Joyner Park, Wake Forest

Zebulon Spring Concert Series (TBD 2026)

Beyond Raleigh (Garner, Pittsboro, Smithfield & More)

Bynum Front Porch Music Series
📍 Pittsboro
🗓 Fridays (May–Aug) | 💸 Free

River Jam (Smithfield)
🗓 Monthly (March–June) | 💸 Free

Summer at the Springs (Holly Springs)
🗓 Monthly (May–Aug) | 💸 Free

Saturdays in Saxapahaw (TBD 2026)

Find Concerts Happening Today

Want to see what’s happening right now in the Triangle?

Scroll through daily listings on Triangle on the Cheap’s calendar for:

• 🎪 Festivals with live music
• 🍺 Brewery concerts
• 🛍 Market performances
• 🎬 Outdoor movie + music combos

👉 Pro Tip: Always click through for the latest updates, weather changes, and lineup details.

🎬 Don’t Miss: Outdoor Movies Too

Looking for more summer vibes? Pair your concerts with:

• Outdoor movie nights
• Park screenings
• Family-friendly film events

We’ll be publishing a Triangle Outdoor Movie Guide soon on DoRaleigh—stay tuned.

📌 Final Thoughts

From Moore Square in downtown Raleigh to small-town stages in Pittsboro and Wendell, the Triangle is packed with live music all summer long.

✔️ Free concerts
✔️ Local bands + national acts
✔️ Family-friendly events
✔️ Food trucks, markets & more

👉 Follow DoRaleigh for weekly event guides, updates, and curated lists of the best things happening across the Triangle.

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