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Chapel Hill and Carrboro events
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Events change often. For the full, up-to-date list: Town of Chapel Hill calendar ↗ · Visit Chapel Hill events ↗
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Sculpture in the GardenSept 13 to Dec 6, 2026 · NC Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill · The 38th annual outdoor sculpture show. Free admission.
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PlayMakers Repertory Company 2026-27 seasonOct 14, 2026 to Apr 25, 2027 · Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Rd · Professional theatre in residence at UNC. Run dates: Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous Oct 14 to Nov 1; Our Town Nov 18 to Dec 6; The Piano Lesson Jan 27 to Feb 14; John Proctor is the Villain Mar 3 to 21; The 39 Steps Apr 7 to 25. Box office 919-962-7529.
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Cat's Cradle showsMost weeks · 300 E Main St, Carrboro · Long-running rock and indie club with a main room and a seated Back Room. Ticketed; see the club's calendar for dates.
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Carrboro Farmers' MarketSaturdays year-round; Wednesdays in season · 301 W Main St, Carrboro (Town Commons) · Saturday 7 a.m. to noon April to October (9 to noon November to March). Wednesday 3 to 6 p.m. from April until the week before Thanksgiving (3 to 5 in November).
Typical annual events
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Carrboro Music FestivalLate September · Downtown Carrboro. The 2026 edition was Sept 26 to 27.
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Carolina Jazz FestivalLate February · UNC
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Tar Heel 10 MilerMid-April · Finishes in Kenan Stadium
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Chapel Hill Garden Tour and Piedmont Farm TourLate April · Orange County
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JuneteenthJune 19 · Carrboro
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Forest Theatre giant puppet showAugust and September weekends · UNC Forest Theatre
Event dates and details from the pages linked on each event, checked Oct 2, 2026. Annual events are typical timing from Visit Chapel Hill's annual-events list, not 2027 dates. Events can change or be called off, so check before you go. Past events drop off this page on their own. Events from outside official pages are tagged.