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IBMA Festival 9-27-24 IN RALEIGH NC
INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC ASSOCIATION WIDE OPEN BLUEGRASS EXPO IN THE RALEIGH CONVENTION CENTER

The International Bluegrass Music Association has made Raleigh its home since 2013 for its annual conference, awards ceremony & massive street festival, complete with plenty of live music.

The World of Bluegrass has brought a who’s who in the genre to downtown Raleigh for concerts both organized and impromptu. Every year in the last week of September, those wandering downtown are sure to hear the plucks of a guitar or banjo in the halls of the Raleigh Convention Center & nearby hotels as people celebrate & honor bluegrass music & its roots.


The festival & conference have become one of the city’s signature events, attracting as many as 223,000 people. This year, will be the last year the IBMA holds its event in Raleigh after it & the city didn’t renew their agreement.

But before they head to Chattanooga, Tenn., (at least for the next 3 years), there’s one more year to celebrate in Raleigh.

This year’s events are Sept. 24-28 & include the IBMA Business Conference, the Bluegrass Ramble showcase & the 35th annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards. It culminates with 2 days of free & ticketed concerts — IBMA Bluegrass Live! around Fayetteville Street.

Here’s what else you need to know to navigate the music, food trucks, market & expo.


WHEN & WHERE IS THE 2024 IBMA WORLD OF BLUEGRASS?

The IBMA Business Conference is Sept. 24-26 at the Raleigh Convention Center. IBMA Industry Awards are given out. Advance ticketing is closed but on-site registration opens at 8 am Sept. 24. Tickets include admission to the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble.

IBMA Bluegrass Ramble is Sept. 24-26 with concerts from dozens of emerging artists and established acts. Shows are held in the Raleigh Convention Center, Jimmy V’s in the Sheraton Hotel, The Lincoln Theatre, The Pour House and Vintage Church on South Person Street. This is a ticketed event.

The 34th annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards are Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to awards, the ceremony includes performances and a spotlight on artists who will be inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. This is a ticketed event.

IBMA Bluegrass Live! is Sept. 27-28. It includes free concerts on six stages and a street festival in and around Fayetteville Street. Concerts are at Red Hat Amphitheater, with reserved seats ticketed and general admission seating free.
The IBMA Exhibit Hall is Sept. 24-28 in the Raleigh Convention Center. It features music vendors selling gear, services and products for music professionals & fans. It is open for IBMA conference attendees only Wednesday and Thursday, 1 to 5 p.m. It’s open to the public Friday and Saturday, 11 am- 6 pm. No ticket is required on Friday & Saturday

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Festival
During our two-day festival, we bring you some of the best in bluegrass music across downtown Raleigh, from our main stage at the Red Hat Amphitheater to our street stages on Fayetteville Street. Check out our 2024 main stage lineup below!

FRIDAY
9:30PM: Sierra Ferrell
7:45PM: Sam Bush
6:15PM: Rhonda Vincent & the Rage
5:00PM: Crying Uncle

SATURDAY
9:30PM: Steep Canyon Rangers (w/ special guests Chatham County Line)
7:45PM: Sierra Hull
6:15PM: Amythyst Kiah
5:00PM: Danny Paisley
4:15PM: Kids on Bluegrass

In addition to our Red Hat Amphitheater lineup, performers on our five street stages include:
Balsam Range; Barefoot Movement; Broken Compass; Compton & Newberry; Chris Jones & the Night Drivers; Country Current (US Navy Band); Dewey & Leslie Brown; Earl White String Band; Evans, Smith & May, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen; From China to Appalachia (Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian); Golden Shoals, The Gospel Jubilators; The Gravy Boys; Hank, Pattie & the Current; Henhouse Prowlers; Jacob Jolliff Band; Jake Blount; Jake Leg; Jim Lauderdale; Junior Appalachian Musicians; Kaia Kater; Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands; Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road; New Dangerfield; Nixon; Blevins & Gage; Raised in Raleigh All Star Jam; Sister Sadie; Songs From the Road Band; The Tan & Sober Gentlemen; Tray Wellington Band; Union Grove Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention 100th Anniversary; Unspoken Tradition; The Williamson Brothers; Willie Watson, Wyatt Ellis & more!

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