Featuring IBMA and Grammy Award winners, top-notch emerging acts, traditional bluegrass, and acts that stretch the boundaries across eight stages in downtown Raleigh. The Main Stage at Red Hat Amphitheater is a fundraiser for the Bluegrass Trust Fund, a 501c(3) that provides emergency support for bluegrass music professionals.
By purchasing a ticket to the Main Stage at Red Hat Amphitheater you’re doing more than seeing the best bluegrass lineup at the biggest bluegrass event of the year.
Up to half of the net proceeds support the Bluegrass Trust Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization helping bluegrass professionals in times of need. The Trust has given out over $800,000 in relief assistance to bluegrass music professionals.
Children under 3 are free, but must sit in parent lap.
Children under 3 are free, but must sit in parent lap.
Children under 3 are free, but must sit in parent lap.
Kids 12 and under can attend Wide Open Main Stage in the General Admission seats for free when accompanied by an adult.
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The World of Bluegrass Expo is the central gathering place, where over 12,000 visitors browse the latest industry wares!
Learn MoreFeaturing a Youth Stage with top youth bands curated by the IBMA’s Youth Council, as well as workshops and artist meet-ups for youth only. Always a winner with youth and parents alike!
Learn MoreInstrument workshops, bluegrass history sessions, specials performances and much more throughout the Raleigh Convention Center!
The bluegrass tide spills over into downtown Raleigh as more than 100 bands perform on 7 stages along Fayetteville Street.
Learn MoreThe IBMA has discounted hotel blocks at 9 area hotels, including Marriott City Center, Sheraton, Residence Inn, DoubleTree, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton North Raleigh, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown, Red Roof Plus.
