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- Marquee
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
- Regional
- Sports
Holly Springs, NC, Apr. 24, 2026
Marquee Events
Friday, April 24
Marquee Event: Festival of Legends: Pre-Opening Celebration
Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
https://festivaloflegends.com/
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: Family-friendly. The pre-opening celebration launches the Festival of Legends weekend with themed entertainment, live performances, and immersive fantasy experiences.
Saturday, April 25
Marquee Event: Festival of Legends
Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
https://festivaloflegends.com/
10:00 AM
Summary: A two-day immersive fantasy festival celebrating mythology, folklore, and fairy tales through live music, performance art, costuming, artisans, and interactive experiences.
Friday, April 24 – Saturday, April 25
Marquee Event: James & The Giant Peach
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/?show=311910
April 24: 7:00 PM; April 25: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Summary: The Holly Springs Playhouse presents a children’s theatre production performed by student actors as part of the town’s youth theatre program.
Saturday, April 25
Marquee Event: SpringsFest 2026 by the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Holly Springs, 344 Raleigh St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsupdate.com/p/cant-miss-spring-event-springsfest
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summary: SpringsFest is a large-scale downtown festival featuring more than 150 vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, a Kids Zone, and family-friendly activities.
Saturday, April 25
Marquee Event: Backyard Snakes
Apex Community Park, 220 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Summary: Family-friendly event focused on snake identification, safety, and coexisting with wildlife in the area.
Monday, April 27
Marquee Event: Willie Nelson & Family
Koka Booth Amphitheater, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC
https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events/detail/willie-nelson
7:00 PM
Summary: Country music legend Willie Nelson performs live in Cary with special guest Drayton Farley.
Saturday, May 9
Marquee Event: Live at the Springs: Vertical Horizon
North Main Complex Stadium, 101 Sportsmanship Wy, Holly Springs, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/?show=317189
6:30 PM
Summary: Platinum-selling alternative rock band Vertical Horizon performs a live concert featuring their greatest hits.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, May 1
Regional Event: Ali Siddiq
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/alisiddiq2026
7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
Summary: Comedian Ali Siddiq performs two stand-up shows at DPAC, showcasing his storytelling-driven style.
Saturday, May 2
Event: PeakFest
Downtown Apex, 73 Hunter St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/537/PeakFest
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summary: PeakFest is Apex’s annual street festival featuring arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and a Kids Zone.
Saturday, May 2
Regional Event: Chelsea Handler
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/chelsea-handler-2026
8:00 PM
Summary: Comedian and bestselling author Chelsea Handler brings her candid humor and commentary to the stage at DPAC.
Holly Springs
Friday, April 24
Live Music: Kenny Shore
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Lydia Saint George
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, April 25
Event: Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
8:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: Blackbird Barn & Joel Pruner
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: MixTape
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Frank Longino, piano & Angela Bingham, vocals
Pimiento Tea Room, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: The Run Outs
Walley’s Tavern, 1110 Kentworth Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: Stolen Goods
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Apex
Friday, April 24
Live Music: Neon Lights
Shakey Rays Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com/
8:00 PM
Live Music: Mathew Crowe Band
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, April 25
Event: EarthFest
Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1661/EarthFest
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Event: Apex Farmers Market
The Depot, Downtown Apex, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: Southern Misfits
Shakey Rays Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com/
8:00 PM
Live Music: Jeff Kirz: Boots & Boogie: Country Western Jamboree
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: The Ridge Band
TapStation, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.tapstationapex.com/
8:00 PM
Live Music: The Roguez
The Backyard Bar NC, 2901 US Highway 64, Apex, NC
https://www.thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM
Live Music: Jim Morgan
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Julia Golden
Fratelli’s Deli, 1680 Richardson Rd, Apex, NC
https://fratellisdelicatessen.com/
6:00 PM
Live Music: Ian McMahan
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, April 26
Event: Love Local Showcase
Downtown Apex, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4691&month=4&year=2026&day=26&calType=0
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Saturday, April 25
Event: Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
FV Chamber of Commerce, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Live Music: Kyle Mullins
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
2:00 PM
Live Music: Deep 6
Mason Jar Lager Co, 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com/
6:30 PM
Live Music: Raleigh Assassins
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: D.W. and the Spirit Kings
Aviator Pizzeria & Taphouse, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Fleming Road Band
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, April 26
Live Music: Bluegrass on the Patio
Mason Jar Lager Co, 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com/
1:00 PM
Regional
Saturday, April 25
Regional Event: Spring Daze: Arts & Crafts Festival
Bond Park, Cary, NC
https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/events/festivals/spring-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Regional Event: Alabama Shakes
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.redhatamphitheater.com/
7:00 PM
Sunday, April 26
Regional Event: Floetry featuring Raheem DeVaughn
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:00 PM
Tuesday, April 28
Regional Event: Alice Cooper: Alice’s Attic Tour
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:00 PM
Regional Event: The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit in Concert
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 21 East South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/
4:00 PM