Get ready to kick off your shoes and hit the pavement — Live After 5 is making its big return to City Plaza starting Wednesday, May 21, and it’s bringing the heat (and the beats) all summer long!

Presented by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, this epic concert series and downtown block party is basically Raleigh’s official excuse to let loose midweek. We’re talking free live music, good vibes, tasty bites, and dancing like no one’s watching right in the heart of downtown.

Here’s who’s hitting the stage this season:

• May 21 | Weekend Excursion & Tre. Charles

• June 18 | Rissi Palmer & Duck

• July 23 | Kooley High & Charly Lowry

• August 20 | Chatham Rabbits & Jack The Radio

But wait, there’s more! We’re not just about the music. Expect food trucks galore, local shops showing off their best goods, and drinks that qualify for Sip N’ Stroll (yes, you can walk and wine). Downtown businesses will also be serving up special deals and treats just for the occasion.

Whether you’re a Live After 5 regular or totally new to the scene, this summer’s lineup is your golden ticket to fun, friends, and unforgettable nights under the Raleigh sky.

So grab your crew, dust off those dancing shoes, and we’ll see you on the plaza!