Live Acoustic Music Near Raleigh, North Carolina

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are several house concerts being held in and around the Raleigh area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Raleigh. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

July 26
M. Ward
Cat's Cradle (Bar/Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
July 26
Yarn
Lincoln Theatre (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
July 27
Liz Longley
Free full BBQ dinner at 5:00 pm with performance following from 5:45 to 8:00.
Garden Party Concerts (House Concert)
Clayton, NC
July 27
Charles Wesley Godwin,  Drayton Farley
Lincoln Theatre (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
August 2
Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor is taking the music industry by storm with his 90’s country infused sound and soulful melodies.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Concert Hall)
Cary, NC
August 7
Larkin Poe
Rebecca & Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe are grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist sisters creating their own brand of Roots Rock 'n' Roll: gritty, soulful, and flavored by their southern heritage.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Concert Hall)
Cary, NC
August 8
Steve Kimock
Lincoln Theatre (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
August 8
Wes Collins
Eno House Artist's Den (Listening Room)
Hillsborough, NC
August 8
Andrew Kasab
Irregardless Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Raleigh, NC
August 10
Jim Lauderdale
Daniels Auditorium, NC Museum of History (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
August 10
Amanda Anne Platt and The Honeycutters
Cat's Cradle (Bar/Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
August 15
John McEuen,  Bryan McDowell
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
August 16
Glen Phillips
Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Concert Hall)
Cary, NC
August 16
Anna La Mare
This nomadic singer/songwriter's sound is a blend of grassroots storytelling entwined with the darker twists of a Southern Gothic palate. showcasing the versatility of Americana music. Don't hesitate to ask her the stories behind her lyrics.
The Eddy Pub and Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Saxapahaw, NC
August 17
The Steeldrivers
Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Concert Hall)
Cary, NC
August 22
Rob Gelblum
Singer/guitarist who's played everything from folk to R&B, pre-'90s rock, Americana, bluegrass, reggae, Appalachian, old-time, mountain, soul and older country for a mere 50+ years.😀 Recovering lawyer
Imbibe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chapel Hill, NC
August 23
Kelly McFarling
The Pinhook (Listening Room)
Durham, NC
August 24
Wild Ponies
Free dinner at 5:00 pm with performance following from 5:45 to 8:00.
Garden Party Concerts (House Concert)
Clayton, NC
August 24
Curtis Salgado
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
August 24
Karyn Oliver,  Abigail Dowd
Karyn is part Joan Osborne, a touch of Janis Joplin and a bit of Emmylou Harris – her seductive voice effortlessly oscillates from bluesy soul to country and back. Oliver's new album, "A List Of Names", is currently charting on both Folk (#8
Eno House Artist's Den (Listening Room)
Hillsborough, NC
August 25
Alison Brown
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
August 31
Dave Alvin,  Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Cat's Cradle (Bar/Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
September 6
John Paul White
The Wake Forest Listening Room at Sugar Magnolia Cafe (Listening Room)
Wake Forest, NC
September 8
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
This unique collaborative effort between two uniquely gifted musicians is bound to be a revelation to traditional music fans on several counts. Rob Ickes is a longtime, well-established instrumental giant, and Trey Hensley is newly arrived in Music City,
Cat's Cradle (Bar/Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
September 11
Jackie Greene
Motorco Music Hall (Bar/Nightclub)
Durham, NC
September 17
Fruition
Cat's Cradle (Bar/Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
September 20
Alejandro Escovedo
Durham Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Durham, NC
September 21
Alejandro Escovedo
Durham Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Durham, NC
September 24
The Cactus Blossoms
Cat's Cradle (Bar/Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
September 27
The Lubben Brothers
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
September 27
Taylor McCall
The Pour House (Bar/Nightclub)
Raleigh, NC
September 28
Sierra Hull
PineCone Down Home Concerts (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
September 28
The Rough and Tumble
Free BBQ dinner at 5:00 pm followed by the performance from 5:45 to 8:00.
Garden Party Concerts (House Concert)
Clayton, NC
September 30
Annika Bennett
Cat's Cradle (Bar/Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
October 11
Colin Cutler
NC-based writer with guitar, banjo, and harmonicas, Colin has played NC and City of York Folk Festivals, and had music played on the BBC. Rooted in oldtime, blues, and storytelling songs.
The Wake Forest Listening Room at Sugar Magnolia Cafe (Listening Room)
Wake Forest, NC
October 17
Allison de Groot
Cat's Cradle (Bar/Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
October 19
House of Hamill
Free BBQ dinner at 5:00 pm, followed by the performance from 5:45 to 8:00.
Garden Party Concerts (House Concert)
Clayton, NC
October 19
Railroad Earth
Lincoln Theatre (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
October 20
Vanessa Collier
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
October 20
Will Hoge
Lincoln Theatre (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
October 22
Sturgill Simpson
Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Concert Hall)
Cary, NC
October 23
Jordy Searcy
Cat's Cradle (Bar/Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
October 26
Brett Young
Durham Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Durham, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Raleigh, North Carolina

House Concerts

Durham Coho House Concerts (Durham)
Garden Party Concerts (Clayton)

Listening Rooms

Bynum Front Porch (Pittsboro)
Eno House Artist's Den (Hillsborough)
The Colonial Inn (Hillsborough)
The Pinhook (Durham)
The Wake Forest Listening Room at Sugar Magnolia Cafe (Wake Forest)
Yonder (Hillsborough)

Vineyards & Breweries

Peak of the Vine (Apex)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

401 Main (Carrboro)
Brookside Bodega (Raleigh)
Imbibe (Chapel Hill)
Irregardless Cafe (Raleigh)
La Vita Dolce (Chapel Hill)
Lanza's Cafe (Carrboro)
Lorraine's Coffee House and Music (Garner)
The Blue Note Grill (Durham)
The Cave Tavern (Chapel Hill)
The Eddy Pub and Restaurant (Saxapahaw)

Small Theaters

Carolina Theatre (Durham)
Daniels Auditorium, NC Museum of History (Raleigh)
Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh)
PineCone Down Home Concerts (Raleigh)
Stewart Theater (Dunn)
The Cary Theater (Cary)

Outdoor Music Series

The Plant (Pittsboro)

Bars & Nightclubs

Cat's Cradle (Carrboro)
Haw River Ballroom (Saxapahaw)
KINGS (Raleigh)
Local 506 (Chapel Hill)
Motorco Music Hall (Durham)
Nash Street Tavern (Hillsborough)
Speakeasy Carrboro (Carrboro)
The Pour House (Raleigh)