Fall is here and that means festivals and family fun. Here are some events you will want to check out in September in the Raleigh area.
Sept. 1-7
Sept. 2-14: Beauty and the Beast at DPAC – Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of this classic hits the stage in Durham.
Sept. 3: Chevelle with special guests Asking Alexandria & Dead Poet Society at Red Hat Amphitheater
Sept. 3: Karen Morgan at Goodnights – Former trial attorney Karen Morgan was born & raised in Athens, Georgia. Her clean comedy resonates with audiences in theaters, comedy clubs, performing arts centers, as well as at corporate events, charity fundraisers, and civic gatherings across the country.
Sept. 3: Oak City Salsa Series at Transfer Co. – Nationally and internationally acclaimed Salsa Orchestras and Latin Ensembles make their way to Raleigh once a month to put on the biggest night of live music and dancing in the city.
Sept. 3: Blink-182 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sept. 4-6: Hopscotch Music Festival – Hopscotch is celebrating its 15th anniversary with Earl Sweatshirt, My Morning Jacket, Sparks, Built to Spill, Godspeed You! Black, Emperor, Crumb and many more – all right in the heart of downtown Raleigh.
Sept. 4: James Taylor And His All-Star Band at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sept. 4: First Friday in downtown Raleigh – First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of the city’s creative community.
Sept. 5-6: Bobby Lee at Goodnights – Bobby Lee is best known for his numerous years as a cast member on MAD TV and his hit podcasts, BAD FRIENDS and TIGER BELLY, two of the top comedy podcasts in the world.
Sept. 5: Movie Night: Inside Out 2 – Enjoy a free outdoor screening of this movie at Downtown Cary Park.
Sept. 5: Nine Inch Nails at Lenovo Center in Raleigh
Sept. 6: Oktoberfest at The Glass Jug RTP – Celebrate The Glass Jug’s 11th Anniversary at their annual Oktoberfest with beer, food and music.
Sept. 6-7: Monster Truck Wars – America’s fastest-growing Monster Truck series is bringing action-packed family-friendly entertainment back to the NC State Fairgrounds.
Sept. 6-7: N.C. Vintage Bazaar – The N.C. Vintage Bazaar is North Carolina’s largest vintage and thrifting convention. With over 200 vendors set up throughout the weekend, you’ll find clothing dating back to the 50s, trendy vintage, and unique accessories for any style.
Sept. 6: North Hills Night Market – Join us at Midtown Park for an evening of shopping small, delicious eats, and fun for the whole family. Shop with more than 30 local businesses.
Sept. 7: Wake Forest Unplugged 2025 – Free concert series at E. Carroll Joyner Park.
Sept. 7: Rock Your World – A family-friendly concert experience at Fenton in Cary.
Sept. 7: Benson Boone at Lenovo Center
Sept. 7: Venezuelan Market at Durham Central Park Pavilion – A fun afternoon filled with dancing music by Soundpad DJ, dance cultural performances and different local vendors offering delicious food, crafts and services.
Sept. 8-14
Sept. 2-14: Beauty and the Beast at DPAC – Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of this classic hits the stage in Durham.
Sept. 8: Kali Uchis at Lenovo Center – Grammy-winning Colombian-American R&B singer and songwriter performs in Raleigh.
Sept. 9: Pixies With Spoon and Fazerdaze – See them at Red Hat Amphitheater
Sept. 10: Sierra Ferrell: Shoot for the Moon Tour – See them at Red Hat Amphitheater
Sept. 10: Summer Vibes in the Park – Jack Smith Park in Raleigh is the site for this event from 6 to 8 p.m. It will feature food trucks, local breweries and live music.
Sept. 11: Family Day Fall Festival 2025 – Enjoy food trucks, desserts, live music and games at this event in east Raleigh.
Sept.11: Adam Sandler at Lenovo Center – . The new tour, called “Adam Sandler: You’re My Best Friend,” is the first since his sold-out tours in 2022 and 2023.
Sept. 11: Pantera at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sept. 11: Patriot Day Ceremony in Apex – Patriot Day Ceremony is an event organized by the American Legion Post 124, where members of Apex public safety, Town Council, and other community members share words and reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
Sept. 11: September 11th Honor and Remembrance Event – This community event in Rolesville honors the lives lost and the heroes of September 11, 2001. The evening will include emergency vehicle displays, a fundraiser supporting The Two Hundred Club of Wake County, and a tribute featuring a steel beam from the North Tower.
Sept. 12-14: Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show – This annual show at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds will focus on fall entertaining and home improvement.
Sept. 12: The World of Hans Zimmer at Lenovo Center – Enjoy the music of this Academy Award-winning film composer whose artful blend of electronic and orchestral textures has appeared in dozens of blockbuster movies.
Sept. 12: The Crooner and the Cowboy: Leon Bridges with Charley Crockett and Reyna Tropical – See them at Red Hat Amphitheater.
Sept. 12: Festival Latino in Garner – Celebrate Latino culture at this family-friendly event. The Festival will feature live music and dance performances, craft vendors, food trucks, a kids’ zone and more.
Sept. 12: Junior H – $AD BOYZ LIVE & BROKEN TOUR at
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sept. 12: Monthly Friday Market & Movie Night: E.T The Extra-Terrestrial – Bring a blanket or chair to relax on the lawn for a free screening of the movie in Moore Square. There will also be a market and food trucks.
Sept. 12: Movie in the Park – Grab a blanket, some food truck goodies, and sit back and enjoy a family friendly film at Knightdale Station Park.
Sept. 12: Rock the Block Concert Series with The Legacy Motown Revue – Enjoy food trucks, beer and wine vendors, local craft vendors and more in downtow Zebulon.
Sept. 12-14: Lakeside Retreats Family Campout – This is more than a Campout — it’s a celebration of community, connection, creativity, exploration, and good old-fashioned unplugged fun.
Sept. 12-13: Marcus D Wiley at Raleigh Improv – In February 2025, Marcus released his third hour special, “Marriage Is Major Surgery”, which was executive produced by Ali Siddiq and is available on YouTube.
Sept. 12-13: David Hill at Goodnights – Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, actor, and musician originally from Cleveland, now based in New York City. He’s appeared on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera Talks with You, Inside Amy Schumer, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Tick and more.
Sept. 13: Billy Currington and Kip Moore with Marlon Funaki – See them at Red Hat Amphitheater
Sept. 13: Hops for Hope – Children’s Flight of Hope (CFOH) will host the 10th annual Hops for Hope, a community fundraiser pairing nearly 30 corporate teams with local breweries to create custom beers. The event is from 2 to 6 p.m. at North Hills Midtown Park.
Sept. 13: International Cultural Festival – Experience the flavors, rhythms, and richness of diverse cultures at the Fuquay-Varina International Festival. There will be food trucks, performances, and opportunities to learn about different cultures and traditions.
Sept. 13: Whiskey, Wine & Fire – This foodie celebration will feature: whiskey bars, wine, cocktails, music, food stations and trucks and more – all around intimate firepits at Booth Amphitheatre.
Sept. 13: N.C. Symphony presents Video Games Live at Meymandi Hall – Video Games Live is an award-winning immersive concert featuring music from the most popular video games of all time, including music from Final Fantasy, Halo, Warcraft, Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid, Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross, The Last of Us and more all accompanied by the NC Symphony.
Sept. 13: Nelly with Ja Rule and Eve and Special Guests – Where The Party At Tour – See them at
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
Sept. 13: Live at Boxyard RTP – This is an interactive event where you can get hands-on, connect with local artists, and watch live demonstrations in action.
Sept. 14: Triangle Vegfest Durham Central Park – Enjoy food trucks, shopping and face painting at this event.
Sept. 14: Laurie Berkner Live – Pack your picnics and get ready to sing and dance with the “queen of kids music” at Laurie’s “Greatest Hits” solo show at Booth Amphitheatre.
Sept. 14: Fenton Art Festival –
The Fenton Art Festival is a fine arts market featuring 60 artists selling original art, including works in oils, watercolors, and acrylics, mixed media, illustrations, prints, sculpture and more.
Sept. 15-21
Sept. 16: The Lumineers: The Automatic World Tour at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek – The Lumineers are a Denver trio whose 2012 breakthrough smash hit “Ho Hey” led to continued widespread success.
Sept. 17: A Day To Remember & Yellowcard – Maximum Fun Tour at
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Sept. 17: Maren Morris at Booth Amphitheatre
Sept. 19: 919 Day – A Raleigh Celebration – Enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, local vendors and more at The Corner at NC State’s Centennial Campus. Featuring performances by Chatham County Line, The Old Ceremony, Jason Adamo and more.
Sept. 19: Marbles Imagination Ball – Imagination Ball is Marbles’ signature grown-up gala, raising money to ensure that every child has the opportunity to imagine, discover, learn and PLAY at Marbles.
Sept. 19: Uncle Charlie’s R & B Cookout – Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour promises to deliver a must-see cultural experience that celebrates legacy, love, and the timeless spirit of Black music at
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
Sept. 19-20: N.C. Symphony presents Dvorák: New World Symphony at Meymandi Concert Hall
Sept. 20: Parker McColumm at Red Hat Amphitheater
Sept. 20: 10th Annual Asia Fest with Dragons – Each year approximately 10,000 visitors come to the Asia Fest (aka the Greater Triangle Dragon Boat Festival) to explore the nearly 100 exhibits and activities such as cultural displays, exciting games, health screenings, unique performances, and of course, the signature dragon boat race.
Sept. 20: BugFest at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences – Explore over 100 exhibits, from hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and appreciation for these amazing animals, to interactions with entomologists and other scientists.
Sept. 20: Festa Italiana N.C. –Head to Apex for this event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and a kid’s zone.
Sept. 20: Wake Forest Good Neighbor Day 2025 – .Good Neighbor Day assembles people from all walks of life for a day of food, fun, and family entertainment.
Sept. 20: International Festival – Held in the fall, this festival brings together the community for a day of food, music, dance, art and fun in Morrisville.
Sept.20: Jason Adamo Presents North Carolina Songwriters in the Round – This one of a kind, “behind the music” event features NC artists Jason Adamo, Clare Means, Chris Hendricks, Azul, Brad Hunnings, Rob Cole, Emanuel Wynter and Jason Damico.
Sept. 20: The International Festival 2025 at NC State Fairgrounds – Beyond the performances, explore a diverse array of bazaars, offering unique handcrafted goods, traditional clothing, and cultural artifacts from various countries. It’s the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind treasures and support artisans from around the world.
Sept. 20-21: CenterFest Arts Festival – As Durham’s signature fine arts festival, CenterFest showcases juried visual artists from across the country and fills multiple stages with stand-out local performers.
Sept. 21: La Fiesta del Pueblo 2025 – A tradition for more than 30 years now, La Fiesta del Pueblo, a Hispanic cultural event held in the Fayetteville Street district of downtown Raleigh, draws nearly 20,000 attendees each year and showcases music, art, dance performances, educational booths, children’s activities and food.
Sept. 22-30
Sept. 23: Mt. Joy – Hope We Have Fun Tour at Booth Amphiteatre
Sept. 23: The Marias: Submarine Tour – See them at Red Hat Amphitheater
Sept. 24: Vance Joy North American Tour 2025 at Booth Amphitheatre
Sept. 24: Rilo Kiley with The Mount Goats – See them at Red Hat Amphitheater
Sept. 24: Mark Twain Tonight! at DPAC – Most recently seen on Broadway in “Our Town,” on tour as Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” on Netflix’s “Ozark,” and beloved to generations as John-Boy Walton, Richard Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play since the original.
Sept. 25: Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group – See this Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor on stage at DPAC.
Sept. 25: Explore S’more at Apex Nature Park – Enjoy an evening of exploring nature and connecting with your Apex neighbors at this free annual community event held the last Thursday in September.
Sept. 26-28: Pride: Durham, NC – Celebrate Pride with events throughout the weekend.
Sept. 27: Latino Arts Festival – The Latino Arts & Culinary Festival invites attendees to celebrate and learn about Latino culture and heritage at The Depot in Apex. There will be art, vendors, live music, food trucks and more.
Sept. 27: Raleigh Tamale Festival – Moore Square Park is the site for this event featuring a variety of food trucks, vendors, activities, performances, plus a competition for the best tamale in Raleigh.
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