Arbor Evenings
June 10 – September 17, 2026
Baker Event Lawn
Sip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through September 17, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee. As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from Arbor Evenings help support The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission.
| Date | Musician | Style of Music | Food |
| 8/5/2026 | Old Sap | Banjo, stomp on a stompbox, and song. Folk, country blues, Americana. | Arbor Eatery – Filipino Skewers, Vegie Skewers, Lumpia |
| 8/6/2026 | Laurel Canyon East | Folk rock vibe – Favorite songs from the 60 – 70’s | Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs |
| 8/12/2026 | Wabi Sabi | Acoustic instrumental Celtic & Jazz | Mountain Man BBQ – Smoked BBQ, plates, sandwiches, nachos |
| 8/13/2026 | Raphael Graves Duo | Acoustic folk, and rock. | Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs |
| 8/19/2026 | Paul McIntire Trio | A musical journey crossing many genres; rock, jazz, swing, folk | Madrona Food Truck – handcrafted burgers and creative sandwiches |
| 8/20/2026 | Bayou Diesel | Cajun, zydeco, and old school country music | Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs |
| 8/26/2026 | Holler & Crow | Joyful folk fusion magic | Mountain Man BBQ – Smoked BBQ, plates, sandwiches, nachos |
| 8/27/2026 | Momma Molasses | Ella, plays guitar and sings as she weaves her own take into classic country, folk, and jazz | Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs |
| 9/2/2026 | Anne Coombs Jazz Trio | Soulful jazz standards , soft pop, and originals | Delish Food Truck NC – Venezuelan street fare such as tequenos, empanadas, and arepas. |
| 9/3/2026 | 5J Barrow | Americana/Roots music | Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs |
| 9/9/2026 | Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner | Not quite country & not quite folk! | Taqueria El Rancho |
| 9/10/2026 | Elizabeth McCorvey & Lefty Carmean | Mixing fiddle, violin, banjo, and the cello | Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs |
| 9/16/2026 | Nicole Kestler Duo | Lively jazz standards | Delish Food Truck NC – Venezuelan street fare such as tequenos, empanadas, and arepas. |
| 9/17/2026 | The Fabulous DB Cooper | Americana, classic rock, and classic country | Silley Willies – Specialty hot dogs |