PineCone is proud to present our 2026 Down Home Concerts, a nine-concert series that brings the best of traditional music to the Triangle.
Tickets are on sale now. You can buy them online via Ticketmaster, but we strongly encourage you to call the PineCone box office at 919-664-8333 to make your purchase. It may feel old-fashioned, but we can save you at least $10 per ticket on fees, and we’re happy to help you find just the right seats.
PineCone members receive a discount on tickets! If you’re a current member, you should have received an email with the discount code on Oct. 21, or you can contact PineCone for a reminder. It’s never too late to start a membership and get a discount — you’ll be supporting traditional music in the Triangle all year long as well! Learn more and start your membership here. New members will receive the discount code in their confirmation email.
Here’s a look at the remaining shows in the 2026 Down Home Concert series:
FRI, FEB 13: SOLAS
Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m.
A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh
Orchestra: $48.26 members; $53.62 public
Balcony: $42.90 members; $48.26 public
Rear: $24.67
Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.
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Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music. Hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” and by The Wall Street Journal as “an Irish traditional band bearing all the marks of greatness,” Solas has captivated audiences since their formation in New York City in 1995.
With 12 critically acclaimed albums and a reputation for dynamic live performances, Solas has set new standards for musicianship, repertoire, and intensity. Their unique blend of respect for Irish musical traditions with adventurous melodies and instrumentation has made them a cornerstone of the genre.
For this show, founding Solas members Seamus Egan, Winifred Horan, and John Williams will be joined on stage by renowned Irish singer/flutist Nuala Kennedy and Alan Murray. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable musical journey as the band showcases their signature sound while continuing to innovate and inspire.
FRI, FEB 27: PETER ROWAN
Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m.
A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh
Orchestra: $48.26 members; $53.62 public
Balcony: $42.90 members; $48.26 public
Rear: $24.67
Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.
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Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Peter Rowan is one of America’s most revered musical storytellers. A 2022 inductee into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, Rowan has spent over five decades shaping the sound and spirit of American roots music — from bluegrass and folk to rock, country, and beyond.
FRI, MAR 20: BALSAM RANGE
Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m.
A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh
Orchestra: $48.26 members; $53.62 public
Balcony: $42.90 members; $48.26 public
Rear: $24.67
Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.
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Balsam Range came together by happenstance in 2007, during an informal kitchen jam session in the rural depths of Western North Carolina. What started as friends gathering to pick tunes led to gigs being booked and original songs taking their place in the modern bluegrass canon. And fans gladly came along for the ride.
The band has become one of the most decorated and award-winning acts in bluegrass, including the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) honors for Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and many more.
Balsam Range has released 14 albums, with several number one singles on the bluegrass charts. But what remains most important to the band is something that goes back to those kitchen-jam origins: genuinely connecting with an audience through the sacred, ancient act of live performance.
FRI, APR 10: WELL, I DECLARE: AMERICA AT 250
Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m.
A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh
Orchestra: $48.26 members; $53.62 public
Balcony: $42.90 members; $48.26 public
Rear: $24.67
Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.
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“Well, I Declare” features a live reading of the Declaration of Independence with thoughtful, provocative, and playful reactions from North Carolina songwriters. Led by Dawn Landes, this evening of music is part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
FRI, APR 17: THE HILLBENDERS PRESENT … BEATLEGRASS: A BLUEGRASS TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m.
A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh
Orchestra: $48.26 members; $53.62 public
Balcony: $42.90 members; $48.26 public
Rear: $24.67
Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.
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The Beatles + banjo = BeatleGrass, a new show from musical director Jimmy Rea and the Ozarks-based bluegrass/acoustic quintet The HillBenders. It’s a high-energy trip through the Beatles’ catalog reimagined with banjo, mandolin, drums, upright bass, acoustic guitar, and stacked harmonies. From “Please Please Me” to “Let It Be,” expect inventive arrangements and the musical fire that put the band on the map with Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry, a bluegrass interpretation of The Who’s rock opera that was covered by Rolling Stone and premiered with an exclusive video at Billboard.
BeatleGrass carries that same spirit of fearless reinterpretation to the most beloved songbook in pop music. In addition to their original music and appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, The HillBenders have brought their bluegrass meets rock ’n’ roll approach to mashups with jam-band veteran Keller Williams through his GratefulGrass and PettyGrass projects. Expect to sing along, dance, and hear a few HillBenders originals, too. Get ready for peace, love, and great music when The HillBenders present BeatleGrass!
FRI, MAY 1: WOODY PLATT AND THE BLUEGRASS GENTLEMEN
Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m.
A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh
Orchestra: $48.26 members; $53.62 public
Balcony: $42.90 members; $48.26 public
Rear: $24.67
Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.
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Woody Platt and The Bluegrass Gentlemen bring a fresh, modern approach to classic bluegrass, led by Grammy Award-winner Woody Platt. As a founding member of the acclaimed Steep Canyon Rangers and a frequent touring partner of Steve Martin, Woody’s legacy in bluegrass is well established. The Bluegrass Gentlemen brings together some of the most celebrated talents in bluegrass: Daren Shumaker on mandolin, Bennett Sullivan on banjo, Casey Driessen on fiddle, Buddy Melton on bass, and Woody on guitar.
Each member has a notable career, recognized for their musicianship and contributions to the genre. Woody’s first solo record, Far Away with You, released on Compass Records, showcases collaborations with his musical heroes, including Darrell Scott, Sam Bush, Del McCoury, Tim O’Brien, Jerry Douglas, and Shannon Whitworth. Together, Woody Platt and The Bluegrass Gentleman pay homage to bluegrass roots while offering a dynamic, contemporary edge that resonates with new and seasoned fans alike.
FRI, MAY 22: THE SECRET SISTERS
Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m.
A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh
Orchestra: $48.26 members; $53.62 public
Balcony: $42.90 members; $48.26 public
Rear: $24.67
Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.
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Since their 2010 self-titled debut, The Secret Sisters have brought their spellbinding harmonies to songs that untangle the thorniest aspects of life and love and womanhood. Hailing from Florence, Alabama, sisters Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle harmonize on original country-folk songs that evoke a past era while dwelling in the modern world.
PAST SHOWS IN THIS YEAR’S SERIES
SAT, JAN 17: Loudon Wainwright III
Visit our artist page for Loudon Wainwright III to read a recap and see photos from the show.
Born in Chapel Hill, Loudon Wainwright III studied acting in college but dropped out to partake in the Summer of Love in San Francisco, where he wrote his first song in 1968 (“Edgar,” about a lobsterman in Rhode Island). His career took off when his song “Dead Skunk” became a Top 20 hit in 1972. From there, he’s written two dozen albums of frank and often funny songs and performed live shows that leave audiences both challenged and charged up.
His songs have since been recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, his son Rufus Wainwright, and Mose Allison, among others, and have been used in movies and theater. The Grammy award winner even returns to acting sometimes, with roles in the TV show “M*A*S*H” and films including “The Aviator,” “Big Fish,” “Knocked Up,” and “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.”
FRI, JAN 30: APPALACHIAN ROAD SHOW
Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m.
A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh
Orchestra: $48.26 members; $53.62 public
Balcony: $42.90 members; $48.26 public
Rear: $24.67
Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.
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Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble that performs new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass and folk songs as well as innovative original music with a common thread: roots in the Appalachian Mountains. The group includes Grammy-nominated banjoist Barry Abernathy, Grammy-winning fiddler Jim VanCleve, Grammy winner and David Grisman Quintet founding member Todd Phillips on bass, vocalist and mandolinist Darrell Webb, and guitarist Zeb Snyder, all united in a musical mission to illuminate the history, challenges and rewards of life in Appalachia and celebrate the spirit of the region’s people.
