Events in Carrboro — October 2026 (81 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Carrboro, North Carolina brings 81 live events across the city, led by music (56), community (9), wellness (5). 5 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Carrboro in October 2026?

There are 81 events in Carrboro, North Carolina in October 2026, including Contrasts Songwriter Showcase at Cat's Cradle, The Format at Cat's Cradle, Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band at Cat's Cradle, Live Music with Tim Stambaugh @ Oasis Botanical Lounge at Oasis Botanical Lounge inside Carrmill Mall (6:30 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Carrboro in October 2026?

Yes — 5 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Carrboro. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Carrboro for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Carrboro, North Carolina with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Contrasts Songwriter Showcase

The Format

Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band

Live Music with Tim Stambaugh @ Oasis Botanical Lounge

Lucero

Frog w/ Woods

BEHOLD: Poetry Reading by Jay Bryan

Jon Shain Trio – CD Release Show

Grace Enger – The Satisfied Girl Tour

Kevin Atwater w/ Jessie Mazin

The Queen's Giant, Pilot Light

Luna

Six Foot Blonde

AUTUMN SEASONAL SERIES: Qigong + Yin Yoga + Pranayama

Eat the World: Bologna

Black Country, New Road

Remembering David Nelson

The Takes

Theo Katzman

Carolina Science Cafe: Who's a Journalist in the Age of AI?

Palmyra

Robert Lester Folsom

Russian Circles w/ Pelican

Personal Tarot Readings with Philip Young

Your Life Path and Destiny Numbers with Philip Young

Good Moon Festival

Whitney

Women RE-Invest

Live Music with Sallie Scharding

River Shook (Full Band) Album Release Tour

Mega Colossus

Brian Fallon & The Painkillers

Cold Brew Stand-up Comedy Night at Lanza's Cafe (Carrboro NC)

Monthly Kirtan @ Oasis Botanical Lounge

Coffee Workshop at Open Eye: Pour Over Brewing

More Souvenirs from Paradise – A Tribute to John Prine

Rafael Green performs Pink Moon, Georgia Moon performs Blue

Plejaren Diaries Book Club

Open Mike Eagle

Carrboro Irish Music Session

AZ Chike

Brigitte Calls Me Baby – Irreversible Tour

Crochet Class @ Oasis Botanical Lounge

The Many Uses of Astrology with Philip Young

Carrboro Bluegrass Festival Presents Bluegrass In The Backroom

The Tallest Man On Earth

Guardin, Kennedy XOXO, Fijimar

The Linda Lindas

Harp Guitar with Andrew Ragsdale

Third Space Open Mic Night

Cosmic Charlie does JGB

No One Mind Record Release Show, Slow Teeth, Mind Over Mirrors

The Whom

The Brook & The Bluff: The Werewolf Tour

Quadeca w/ Derby

Traditional Tea Ceremony with Violet Yang

UFO of God / Experiencers Meetup @ Oasis Botanical Lounge

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band 2026 Tour

Benjamin Tod

Evan Honer: It's An Even Longer Road Tour

Contrasts Songwriter Showcase

Contrasts Songwriter Showcase

The Format

The Format

Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band

Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band

Live Music with Tim Stambaugh @ Oasis Botanical Lounge

Live Music with Tim Stambaugh @ Oasis Botanical Lounge

Lucero

Lucero

Frog w/ Woods

Frog w/ Woods

BEHOLD: Poetry Reading by Jay Bryan