David Brower Executive Director of PineCone

One of Raleigh's most iconic cultural events returns this fall with the new 2025 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival. It will take place October 3rd and 4th. The free two-day festival builds on the city's success as a destination for bluegrass, Americana, gospel and folk music to downtown. The revived "Raleigh Wide Open" name is a nod to the city's past while embracing its future, signaling an era of growth, creativity and connection. David Brower, Executive Director of PineCone, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the new event.