Live Bluegrass music returns to downtown with Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival this fall
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- One of Raleigh's most iconic cultural events returns this fall with the new 2025 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival, taking place on October 3-4.
The free two-day festival builds on the city's success as a destination for bluegrass, Americana, gospel and folk music to downtown. The festival also includes separately ticketed evening shows at Red Hat Amphitheater, produced by Live Nation.
Attendees can look forward to multiple free outdoor stages, bustling craft and maker markets, beer gardens, food trucks and art vendors.
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The revived "Raleigh Wide Open" name is a nod to the city's past while embracing its future, signaling an era of growth, creativity and connection.
"Each year, this event brings together thousands of people across generations and backgrounds. It's a celebration of what makes Raleigh special: great music, community spirit, and a deep appreciation for tradition and progress," said David Brower, who is the executive director of PineCone.
"The return of Raleigh Wide Open is a welcome reminder of what makes this city shine. It's more than a music festival. It's a statement about Raleigh's growth, creativity, and the strong partnerships that fuel our cultural identity," said Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell.
ABC11 is the official media sponsor of the event.
