Live Jazz in Raleigh, NC

Updated September 6, 2024

One of our favorite Fall traditions in Raleigh is Jazz in the Square. Jazz in the Square is an evening of free live jazz music in Raleigh’s downtown Moore Square. Wonderful jazz music fills the night air on select Thursdays from September through October each year. Free and open to the public, this is a great event for those of all ages - couples, kids, and even pets!

Jazz in the Square

Jazz in the Square

We recommend packing your own picnic or grabbing take-out from one of the nearby, walkable, restaurants like Bida Manda. If you’re coming from work and looking for something quick and convenient, you can also pick up dinner from one of the many food trucks that will surround the event as well. Food and wine will also be available for purchase at the event.

Concerts take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Jazz Concert Schedule

  • Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Gregg Gelb Jazz Quartet

  • Thursday, September 1,9 2024 - Thrio

  • Thursday, September 26, 2024 - Al Strong

We will update this page if October concerts are announced!

Listen to the Bands & Artists

If you’d like to hear a sampling of each band’s music, we’ve included links to some of their past performances below.

Rain/Weather Cancellations

Be sure to watch Downtown Raleigh Alliances’ Instagram page for up-to-date news on whether or not a concert is being canceled due to weather. Concerts will proceed if there is light rain but will be canceled if there is lightning.

Location

Moore Square

201 South Blount Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

Parking

There is various free street parking as well as garages nearby.

Moore Square Garage

233 South Wilmington Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

Moore Square Garage Rates: $1.50/hour, first 4 hours. $2.00/hour after 4 hours to the daily maximum. $14 is the daily maximum.

What to Bring

You can bring your own food and drink or purchase some from food trucks that will be on-site.

We recommend bringing a blanket to sprawl out on, some outdoor pillows for comfort, and a light shawl or jacket to keep you warm as the sun sets. If you decide to bring your own food and drink, we suggest bottled water, a thermos full of tomato soup, some sandwiches, and another thermos full of hot chocolate for dessert. All of these items won’t require utensils (one last thing to pack!) and clean-up will be minimal. Napkins, hand sanitizer, and a bag for trash are also good items to bring with you.

We also suggest arriving early to secure a good seat on the lawn!

Sources

- Raleigh NC.gov. “Jazz in the Square 2024”. https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/jazz-square-2024 6 September 2024.

About the Author

Angela Byrnes - Owner, Southern Picnics

Angela is the owner of Southern Picnics and started the business in September 2020. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with degrees in Writing and Literature. She later attended Duke University where she received a certificate in Digital Media and Marketing.

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