CARRBORO, NC -- The 28th Carrboro Music Festival is almost here! Lots of music, all around town, all for free!
This fun event is free for everyone to enjoy. We start our kick-off event on Saturday, Sept. 27 with an Open Mic at Town Commons from 2 to 4 p.m. and then a show at the Cat’s Cradle later in the evening featuring Whoop and a supporting act.
The Carrboro Music Festival's main event starts at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 with live performances at various venues around Carrboro. The Hip-Hop and Grooves stage starts at 2 p.m. in the Back Room of the Cat’s Cradle featuring 13 acts.
Carrboro’s All America City (AAC) Award Celebration occurs at Sunday's start of the Carrboro Music Festival at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, in the Drakeford Performance Space. followed by the Triangle Jazz Orchestra. A special guest for the celebration is All-America City Award Director Rebecca Trout who will share aspects of Carrboro deserving of national recognition that were noted by a panel of judges. Learn more about Carrboro's AAC win at https://www.carrboronc.gov/3170/All-America-City-Award
We have interactive and educational workshops available during the event as well.
- For workshop times and all other Carrboro Music Festival information please visit Carrboromusicfestival.com .
- You can also download the free Carrboro Music Festival App on your smartphone (note the full schedule is currently being uploaded).
Getting Around
- Each year, the Carrboro Music Festival draws a large number of attendees. Please consider alternative modes of transportation when accessing the event.
- Take the Bus Shuttle - The Town of Carrboro has partnered with Chapel Hill Transit to provide a free shuttle for festival-goers. The shuttle will run on Sunday from 12 to 9 p.m. from the Jones Ferry Road Park & Ride Lot, located just south of the intersection of Old Fayetteville Road and Jones Ferry Road across from the entrance to Poplar Place Apartment Homes and beside University Lake Road.
- Shuttle service will run approximately every 15-20 minutes and drop-off locations exist near most of the music venues.
- Check the festival website for additional parking options.