Raleigh Wide Open is a new event, but the vibes will feel familiar to anyone who has attended a World of Bluegrass music festival over the past decade. All along Fayetteville Street, visitors will ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- People come from all over the country to experience the sights and sounds of Raleigh. Bluegrass, Gospel and Folk music will once again fill the air along Fayetteville Street.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The 2025 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival welcomed 155,000 people from October 3-4 which is a record when it comes to attendance for the event. It was a weekend filled with ...

Festival-goers square dance on Martin Street during the Raleigh Wide Open music festival in downtown Raleigh on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. The event features live bluegrass, folk, Americana and gospel ...