The Sights and Sounds of the NC Folk Festival
The 2026 North Carolina Folk Festival took over downtown Greensboro this weekend — and it was one for the history books. Well over 100,000 people came out to see more than 80 acts over three days, with Saturday night headliners The Roots turning out a sea of people as we’ve never seen downtown. We’ve put…
Taking the NC Folk Festival Into Your Own Hands
Using the festival’s mobile app, attendees can create their ideal lineup, get directions to stages, take a quiz to find acts they’ll love, and get local restaurant and bar recommendations.
Putting NC in the NC Folk Festival
The NC Folk Festival attracts internationally renowned acts and artists from all over the world. But more than half its acts still have North Carolina ties.
The NC Folk Festival Levels Up
The festival returns to Greensboro next month with major headliners, The Roots. Organizers say they’re continuing to explore and expand what the festival—and folk music—can be.
Music Magazine Shows Support for Greensboro Venue
Blank Tapes, a statewide webzine, compiled North Carolina-based music to raise money for the Flat Iron, a Greensboro music venue.
‘You Can Really See the Impact’
With a series of pop collaborations and outside-the-box events, the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra is looking to attract new audiences.
Saving The Flat Iron
Greensboro’s storied music venue gets an influx of community support amid financial challenges.
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Eastern Festival of Music Partners with Tanger Center for Ticket Sales
The beloved summer music camp is back this year with a powerful partner.
Embracing Her Roots
Greensboro musician Dalia Razo—a finalist in this year’s Not Your Average Folk Contest—draws on her Mexican-American heritage.
Eastern Music Festival May Live Again
The Eastern Music Festival will be dissolved as an organization. But supporters say there’s a new path forward for the 64-year-old Greensboro tradition.
Facing The Music
After the cancellation of this year’s historic Eastern Music Festival over a labor dispute, the future of the organization hangs in the balance.
N.C. Folk Festival Returns to ‘Find Common Sound’
The N.C. Folk Festival will return to downtown Greensboro in September with an eclectic roster.
