'Live After 5' returns to downtown Raleigh with new dates, locations

Live After 5 Summer 2026 tour is hitting the road this summer in downtown Raleigh with a new time, date and six shows. 

This year, there will be shows at Moore Square, Raleigh Union Station and Seaboard Station. Previously, the concerts were only held at City Plaza.

Performances will be held on select Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. They will be once a month from May through August.

This year's lineup features artists from all across North Carolina bringing Asheville jam to country, R&B, soul and homegrown indie rock.

• Thursday, May 14: Moore Square - Fireside Collective
• Thursday, June 4: Moore Square - River Shook
• Thursday, June 18: Raleigh Union Station - AZUL
• Thursday, July 23: Seaboard Station - Elora Dash
• Thursday, July 30: Moore Square - Fancy Gap
• Thursday, August 13: Moore Square - Harvey Street

Downtown Raleigh Alliance presents the concert series with the goal of transforming downtown Raleigh into a destination for live music, community and connection.

WRAL is a community partner of Live After 5.