Make a day of it in Carrboro
Things to Do in Carrboro, NC
Discover Carrboro, NC tickets for live music, theatre and festivals. From Cat's Cradle to ArtsCenter and Speakeasy, secure your seats for the vibrant Carrboro scene.
The Format
Cat's Cradle
Kevin Atwater & Jessie Mazin
Cat's Cradle
Black Country, New Road
Cat's Cradle
The Takes
Cat's Cradle - Back Room
Theo Katzman
Cat's Cradle
Whitney
Cat's Cradle
Brian Fallon and The Painkillers
Cat's Cradle
Benjamin Tod and The Inline Six
Cat's Cradle
AJ Lee and Blue Summit
Cat's Cradle - Back Room
YHWH Nailgun
Cat's Cradle - Back Room
Dana and Alden
Cat's Cradle - Back Room
Saxsquatch
Cat's Cradle
The local scoop
About Carrboro Events
Welcome to Carrboro, North Carolina — a lively hub of live music, theatre, and arts throughout Orange County. Downtown Carrboro anchors a celebrated scene featuring iconic venues like Cat's Cradle, the ArtsCenter, and Speakeasy. Beyond the core venues, area colleges and nearby Chapel Hill expand your options with major tours and local performances. Whether you’re grabbing tickets for a headline show, a local open mic, or a family-friendly festival, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss access to seats you’ll love.
Pro tip: secure your seats early for popular acts at Cat's Cradle (750-cap main room, 200-cap back room) and stay tuned for the new Cat's Cradle Performing Arts Space planned nearby. The ArtsCenter in Carrboro hosts concerts, theatre, and galleries, while Speakeasy offers regular live music and open-mic nights. For broader festival vibes, keep an eye on the annual Carrboro Music Festival, a free multi-venue celebration across ~20 venues each fall.
Love a city that blends intimate venues with a thriving arts ecosystem? Carrboro’s Main Street cluster makes it easy to hop between performances at Cat's Cradle, Speakeasy, and the ArtsCenter, with additional options at UNC Chapel Hill venues nearby in Chapel Hill. If you’re planning multi-day trips, treat each event date as its own moment in Carrboro’s calendar, and look for fresh lines on the Carrboro Music Festival’s kickoff Open Mic at Town Commons and Sunday main event.
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