Arbor Evenings
Enjoy live music and food trucks in the gardens during the golden hour at this recurring community event.
Arbor Evenings 2026 June 10 – September 17, 2026 Baker Event Lawn Sip and stroll through the gardens in the glow of the golden hour, all while listening to live music from a variety of local and regional artists! Arbor Evenings runs Wednesdays and Thursdays June 10 through September 17, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. **Please note: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the campus of The North Carolina Arboretum.** There is no additional cost to attend ArborEvenings beyond our standard parking fee . As always, Arboretum Society members and their accompanying guests can enter for FREE (guests must be in member vehicles to receive free entry). Proceeds from Arbor Evenings help support The North Carolina Arboretum Society and further advance the Arboretum’s mission. 5:30 – 8:30 : Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner (Not quite country & not quite folk! Angela, a unique and engaging songwriter, brings rootsy, refreshing, and homespun tunes with her duo partner, Brandon) Enjoy dinner from a rotating selecting of food trucks! Scheduled performances are subject to change. View upcoming dates here. Support for this event series is generously provided by:
