


Early bird day tickets range from $39 to $58, and there are discounts available. ▪ MAY 4-7: The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance - This is a family-friendly music and arts festival in Pittsboro. Where: Appalachian State University, Boone When: June 24 - July 29 Info: May 2023: NC summer music festivals ▪ An Appalachian Summer Festival: This is an annual celebration of performing and visual arts that takes place across July at the university campus in Boone. Where: Event locations differ, though many performances are held on the Brevard Music Center Campus in Brevard.

▪ Brevard Music Center Summer Institute and Festival: The 2023 summer festival includes events almost daily. Where: Location differs per event When: June 24 - July 29 Info: /festival ▪ Eastern Music Festival: The Eastern Music Festival’s 2023 season will feature five weeks of daily free and paid programming in Greensboro and Boone. Summer-long NC Summer Festivals, Live Music events But if you see something we missed that you think we should include, let us know by emailing In all cases, please check the website for each event or venue prior to heading out to verify hours of operation (which can change) and to learn more about rain dates and COVID safety guidelines. Some annual festivals (such as the Night in the Country Carolinas Music Festival) are not returning in 2023.
BREAKAWAY MUSIC FESTIVAL NORTH CAROLINA UPDATE
We’ll update this list throughout the summer, so bookmark it online and check back in. We put together a list of festivals not just in and around the Triangle, but across the state - and many of them are inexpensive or free to attend. Pack your sunscreen and your favorite pair of shades.
