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Dressed in gold and white against a maroon background, Lakecia Benjamin holds out her saxophone. Photo by Elizabeth Letizell.

Arrive curious. Leave inspired.

Explore the 2026/27 Season

Join NC State LIVE for extraordinary performances from across the globe and around the corner.

Coming Soon

You’ve never been to a concert quite like this.

This musically-guided wellness practice reimagines the concert format as a space for intentional connection and mindful reflection. 

The Well-Being Concerts are created in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute.

NC State LIVE and the Gregg Museum of Art & Design are proud to partner and present these concerts locally, while highlighting the Freelon family their connections to the university.

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From free Lake Raleigh concerts to intimate conversations with Grammy-winning artists, be the first to learn about our innovative programs.

Accessibility

NC State LIVE strives to make our programming accessible to everyone. If you have an access need or an accommodation request, please email Liza Green, director, at [email protected]. Learn more about accessibility at NC State LIVE.

It Takes a Village

NC State LIVE is supported in part by grants from the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Our State Magazine is our official media sponsor.