Music at Thornfield Heritage Farm
2026-09-12 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-03 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-24 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Thronfield Heritage Farm, 3601 Old Vine Trail, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Unwind and join us for our last event before we close for July and August when the real heat sets in. Chris Cole will entertain us with his amazing voice and guitar. We will have a hay ride and lots of animals for you to visit, including Valais sheep and lambs, kunekune pigs, Nigerian Dwarf goats, Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs, Endangered Breeds of waterfowl, and our most popular, giant breeds of rabbits and babies that live freely in our orchard. You are welcome to bring your own snacks, but for your convenience, we offer inexpensive snacks at our farm store, including ice-cold beverages, chilled applesauce pouches, favorite pre-packaged snacks, and of course, Hillsborough’s own Whitt’s ice cream sandwiches!! Gates open at 1:30 pm.
After our hot-weather break, we will reopen on September 12th with Casey Clark!! Future 2026 events are: 9/19 with Chris Cole, 10/03 with Casey Clark, 10/17 with Chris Cole, and 10/24 with Caleb McArthur & Whiskey Ridge Outlaws.

PATTERN RECOGNITION
2026-09-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, 27278
The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts presents PATTERN RECOGNITION, mixed metal jewelry by Nell Chandler, acrylic collage landscapes by Adrienne Knowles and hand-made functional pottery by Evelyn Ward. In the gallery from August 25th through September 20th. An opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on August 28th from 6-9pm. During the art walk Cameron Mincey will play country and rock music on the front patio. The show includes an artist talk by Nell Chandler, Adrienne Knowles and Evelyn Ward in the gallery on Saturday, September 12th at 4pm.

Open Mic at Yonder
2026-09-15 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-09-22 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-09-29 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-10-06 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-10-13 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-10-20 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-10-27 19:30 - 23:00, 2026-11-03 19:30 - 23:00 | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Orange County’s BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic!

🎤 Yonder Open Mic NightEvery Tuesday, Hillsborough’s coziest living room turns into a showcase of local talent—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just ready to belt out a tune after a beer, Yonder’s Open Mic is the place to be.
🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM with poetry & spoken word, followed by live music from 8–11ish, and maybe a late-night jam if the vibe is right.
🎶 Got something to share?

Sign-ups open at 7 PM (in person)
Musicians: 3 songs or 15 mins
Poets: 3 poems or 5 mins
No drums, no amps, no mimes (seriously)
First come, first-ish served

Grab a cocktail, cheer on your neighbors, and maybe even surprise yourself. This isn’t just open mic—it’s open heart, open ears, and open tabs.
📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew
Check them out on Facebook.
Let’s make your Tuesday night anything but typical.

Songwriters in The Round
2026-09-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Kirk Ridge hosts a monthly Songwriters in The Round at Yonder. Each month three singer/songwriters share their stories and songs on Yonder stage.

Thursday Jazz at Yonder
2026-09-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Each Thursday from 8-10 Yonder presents live jazz with some amazing local, and traveling jazz musicians.
Les Trois Chats
Katharine Whalen’s JazzSquad
Crystal Bright and Griffanzo
Taz Halloween with Griffanzo
New Morning Jazz

KÜF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE

Last Fridays & the Art Walk
2026-09-25 17:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-30 17:30 - 21:00 | Historic County Courthouse Lawn, 104 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
FREE monthly events celebrating ART, CULTURE, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough, NC, featuring:
⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 19 participating venues offer monthly artist receptions, demonstrations, free crafts, live music, and more.
⭐ Last Fridays Makers Markets (May – October) – Local artists, community groups, and family-friendly activities at the Old Orange County Courthouse North Lawn.
⭐ Live on the Lawn Performance Series (April-October) – Live performances ranging from dance to drums, fashion, puppets, singer-songwriters, local bands, and more on the Old Orange County Courthouse South Lawn.

Applications to become an Approved Vendor for 2026 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists are encouraged to apply.
Learn about each monthly lineup, download the itinerary, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*!
*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event.

Operating support provided by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and the Orange County Arts Commission. Additional support provided by the Tourism Board and the Town of Hillsborough.

Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival 2026
2026-09-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Ayr Mount Historic Site, 376 St. Mary's Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Attention Outlander fans, Scottish fanatics, and Hillsborough lovers! The wait is over and tickets are on sale now for the September 2026 Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival. We’re excited to welcome you back for another full day of Scottish culture with live music, bagpipes, traditional dancing, and interactive activities for all ages. One major update, ALL activities will be on the grounds of Ayr Mount including Hillsborough’s own Craigh Na Dun, fairy dancers, broadsword lessons, and (of course) of whiskey tasting table.
We have a lot of returning fan favorites as well as new vendors, activites, and musicians who we know will make this year’s festival unforgettable. Be sure to check out our website for additional details about the festival, weekend events, and important logistics like parking and places to stay in town!

Purchase tickets here: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival

Learn more about the event on our website: historichillsborough.org/outlandish-hillsborough

Embrace the spirit of fun and festivity at this unique event—there’s something for everyone!

FlushFest 2026
2026-10-09 15:30 - 22:00, 2026-10-10 10:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-11 13:00 - 21:00 | NC
Hillsborough’s largest music festival

Get ready for FlushFest: West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music and Film Festival, set to captivate West Hillsborough on October 9, 10 and 11, 2026. This year West Hillsborough will host 26 acts over three days.
On Friday October 9 there will be six musical acts from 3:30 to 10:00 PM at Eno River Brewing, 329 Eno Mountain Rd, Hillsborough, NC: Piano by ANDREW ROBBINS POLLACK and STEPHEN SMITH, ALEXANDRA VALLADARES’ Central American folk, SUGAREE STRING SOCIETY playing Oldtime and Brazilian Samba with NETINHO MARANHÃO.
On Saturday, October 10th, the FlushFest main stages will feature live music all day with 12 bands at Eno River Brewing at 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd Suite 3, Hillsborough, NC, from noon to10 PM. The lineup includes the COLOR AND LIGHT CHOIR, BALLRATZ art rock collective, PROJECT MASTANA’s bollywood funk, GODI GODAR on Congolese Marimba, RED KALYNA – Ukranian, a FRENCH QUARTET, THE HALFBACKS, featuring Jess Klein and Mike June, Mexican singer songwriter EMMSY, SYN3 playing classic British Rock, and FELWINE SARR – Afro-folk from Senegal.
Sunday, October 11 programming of theater, dance, music and film will run from 1PM to 9 PM at Eno House, 903 Eno St, Hillsborough, NC. The lineup includes HILLSBOROUGH YOUTH THEATRE, HIGHLAND DANCERS, FOOTNOTES TAP DANCERS with live jazz, Singer/Songwriter duo OMYMACHINE, THE BOILING FROG COLLECTIVE, featuring live music with experimental video art, and a film presentation by DURHAM CINEMATHEQUE, including a silent film with Alexandra Franco on piano.
Immerse yourself in FlushFest’s diverse musical lineup, spanning Americana, Folk, Rock, and international beats from Brazilian, Ukrainian, Mexican, French, to Bollywood funk.

For more information, visit their website >>> https://www.flushfest.org/

Bluegrass Festival at Moorefields
2026-10-10 13:00 - 18:00 | Moorefields Historic Site, 2201 Moorefields Rd., Hillsborough, NC, United States
Grab your blanket or chairs and join us on the lawn to enjoy our annual Bluegrass Festival, featuring local bands, food trucks, and family fun! Beer & wine available for purchase. Children 12 and under are FREE. Tickets go on sale August 1st.
We have a great line-up of bands:
1pm – Slippery Hill
2pm – Pickard Mountain
3pm – Hodnett Family
4pm – Nixon, Williams & Gage
5pm – GrassStreet
