Live After 5

6-9pm | Free | City Plaza, Fayetteville Street

Join your fellow local music fans on North Carolina’s Main Street for 4 electrifying evenings that celebrate the sounds that define our state's music industry.

Live After 5 is a family-friendly block party with live music, vendors, food trucks, wine and beer for purchase (Sip N' Stroll eligible), exclusive offerings from local businesses, and more

2025 Dates and Lineup

May 21st: Weekend Excursion and Tre. Charles
June 18th: Rissi Palmer and Duck
July 23rd: Kooley High and Charly Lowry
August 20th: Chatham Rabbits and Jack The Radio

Lineup Release Party: Le Dive After 5

Join us on Wednesday, April 30th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Le Dive to celebrate this year's lineup reveal! We’ll be rocking out to music from this year’s artists, snapping selfies in the retro photo-booth, enjoying delicious food & drinks, and making plans for the exciting summer ahead in Downtown Raleigh.

RSVPs are not required to attend, but we’d appreciate a heads-up if you can make it.