Jazz in the Square

6-8pm | Moore Square | Free and family-friendly

This free concert series brings you live jazz performances by the hottest local musicians, right in the heart of Downtown Raleigh.

Concert-goers will enjoy food trucks on-site and wine & beer for sale, so grab your friends, blankets, and chairs for an evening of great music as the sun sets on the park.

Let's make the city swing!

2026 Lineup

August 20th: Butler Knowles Quartet
- Vendors: Red White Bubbly and Brew, Curry in a Hurry, Henry's Hot Chicken, Kupkake Fairy, Lucky Tree, and Weaver Street Market
August 27th: Jasmine Best & The Jazz Xperiment
September 17th: Brevan Hampden y sus Hermanos
September 24th: Turnabout Players
October 1st: NCCU Jazz Collective
October 8th: Enloe Jazz Ambassadors & Moore Square Middle School Jazz Band

Know Before You Go + FAQs

Driving in? Moore Square is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh with dozens of parking areas nearby: closet being the Wilmington Street Parking Garage (free for 2 hours before 7pm and free all night after 7pm). Or ride with GoRaleigh!
Bike parking is located by the S Blount & E Martin Street corner entrance.
Find nearby dining, retailers, bars, and more.
Every Jazz in the Square concert is free and open to all ages.
Some public seating will be available Moore Square but we encourage attendees to bring their own chairs & blankets.
Guests may bring in food and non-alcoholic beverages from nearby restaurants
Dogs are allowed and must remained leashed per City of Raleigh rules