presents Wide Open Bluegrass!8 FREE music stages take over downtown Raleigh, NC featuring IBMA and Grammy Award winners, top-notch emerging acts, and traditional bluegrass, and acts that stretch boundaries in downtown Raleigh, NC. The Main Stage at Red Hat Amphitheater is a fundraiser for the IBMA Trust Fund, a 501c(3) that provides emergency support for bluegrass music professionals. The festival also features a dance tent, workshops and exhibit hall with instruments and gear in the Raleigh Convention Center, food vendors, a juried arts market area, and more!
Limited preferred reserved seating is available for purchase in sections 1-3 of the amphitheater.
While PNC presents Wide Open Bluegrass is completely FREE, we offer for sale a limited number of reserved seats at our Main Stage at Red Hat Amphitheater.
ADA Seating Available.
ADA Seating Available.
No ticket required.
Subject to venue capacity.
ADA Seating Available.
Volunteers are critical to a successful event! Over more than two decades, our volunteers have proven this beyond any doubt, helping to make World of Bluegrass a world-class music industry event. Whether you are a seasoned returning volunteer or a new talent, join a stellar team of folks working to make this year’s event even better!
The Main Stage at Red Hat Amphitheater features the best in bluegrass music! This one is not to missed! Lineup coming spring, 2019.
LineupThe World of Bluegrass Expo is the central gathering place, where over 12,000 visitors browse the latest in instruments, gear, and more!
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 MoreStrike the perfect chord with barbecue and bluegrass! Buy a wristband to sample ‘cue from 28 championship cooks and support two great causes.
Learn MoreBluegrass values of AUTHENTICITY, FAMILY, and COMMUNITY reflect well on your brand when you partner with the IBMA.
World of Bluegrass has grown to over 223,000 attendees and over $12 million in annual economic impact over six years in Raleigh, NC.
Exhibit Hall Vendors
The Exhibit Hall is central to the conference and festival experience throughout World of Bluegrass week with the broadest range of instruments and accessories, gear, artists, music services, museums and events, special installations and more.
Learn More and ReSERVE A Booth
Street Vendors
Shop our Wide Open Creations featuring the finest artisans, foods and locally grown products at the PNC presents Wide Open Bluegrass Festival. Browse the Art Market, Shop Local Raleigh Vendors, Got to be NC Vendors and Food an Drink Concessions. Street vendor application is now closed. Art Vendor applications are now being accepted. Deadline for Art Vendor applications is June 16th.
