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Holly Springs, NC, August 28, 2026
MARQUEE EVENTS
Friday, August 28
Blues Traveler / Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC
Multi-platinum rock acts Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms co-headline this summer tour, joined by Spin Doctors marking the 35th anniversary of their multi-platinum debut album.
6:00 PM (Doors 4:30 PM)
Saturday, August 29
WAR with special guests The Family Stone and The Ohio Players
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC
Legendary funk-rock band WAR headlines this 50th-anniversary celebration of “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” joined by The Family Stone and The Ohio Players.
7:00 PM (Doors 6:00 PM)
Chance the Rapper — Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
7:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)
Rhythm & Reels — Ol’ Joey Scrums
Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC
Free outdoor concert and movie night in the Rhythm & Reels summer series, featuring Raleigh-based genre-blending folk-rock-bluegrass act Ol’ Joey Scrums under the stars.
7:00–9:00 PM
Ira Glass — Stories for a Saturday Night
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
This American Life host Ira Glass brings his storytelling program to the stage as part of WUNC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, sharing funny and moving true stories in the narrative style he pioneered on public radio.
7:30 PM
Upcoming Dates
August 31 – September 6
PPA Pickleball Tour: Veolia NC Open
Cary Tennis Center, 2727 Louis Stephens Dr, Cary, NC
All Day
HOLLY SPRINGS
Friday, August 28
Live Music
Joel Pruner
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
The Scarecrow Band
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00 PM
Saturday, August 29
Event
Holly Springs Farmers Market — 150th-Themed
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
A 150th-anniversary-themed market featuring historical displays, antique farm equipment, heritage games, and live music, with swag and raffle drawings tied to the town’s sesquicentennial celebration.
8:00 AM–Noon
Event
Complimentary Tasting Featuring Willie Nelson THC Beverages
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
5:00–7:00 PM
Live Music
Electric Carnival
Switch Craft Beer & Cocktails, 161 Oakview Commons Dr, Suite 103, Holly Springs, NC
5:00–8:00 PM
Live Music
Angela Bingham (voice) & Grant Osborne (piano)
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
The Ridge Band Trio
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
Ryan Mullaney
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Songwriters Trio — Kitt Ramble, Illoh, Tanner Hunt
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Sunday, August 30
Event
Art Exhibition featuring Migdalia Figueroa
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
1:00–5:00 PM
Live Music
The Trio
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
APEX
Friday, August 28
Live Music
Harvey Dalton Arnold Duo with Tim Carey
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Live Music
For The People
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Saturday, August 29
Event
Apex Farmers Market
Apex Farmers Market, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Live Music
Apex Country Band
The Local, 2237 Old US 1, Apex, NC
6:00–9:00 PM
Live Music
Sam Trebing
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
6:30–9:00 PM
Live Music
Sayer McShane
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
2DIGH4
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Maverick Rose
Southern Peak Brewery, 1451 Richardson Rd, Suite 130, Apex, NC
8:00–10:00 PM
Live Music
Tribute Night: Imagine Dragons, Red Hot Chili Peppers & Van Halen
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00 PM
Live Music
Justin Abood
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Live Music
The Motel Keys
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, August 28
Live Music
Jared Place
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
Midnight Thirty
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
Matt Crowe
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Live Music
Wagstaff Road
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:30 PM
Saturday, August 29
Event
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Live Music
Joe Hero
Aviator Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
4:00–7:00 PM
Live Music
Deep 6: A Tribute to Pearl Jam and the Seattle Sound
Mason Jar Lager Co., 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM