# Live Music in Kinston 2026 | Gigs, Bands & Concerts

- **Subtitle**: Discover live music in Kinston. Book tickets for gigs, band performances, jazz nights and live concerts happening across the city. Find your next show today.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY].
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Kinston

- **Event Name**: Dylan Schneider in Kinston
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Dylan Schneider Live at Kinston BBQ Festival on Friday, May 1, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Dylan Schneider is set to light up Kinston BBQ Festival wi
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kinston/dylan-schneider-in-kinston/3300029956058548
  - **Venue**: Kinston BBQ Festival
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  - **Categories**: festivals, concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Hunxho, PLAYBOY POPPY in Kinston
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Hunxho Experience LIVE at Lenoir County Fair—This Saturday, May 2, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Hunxho is hitting Lenoir County Fair
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kinston/hunxho-playboy-poppy-in-kinston/3300029962010420
  - **Venue**: Lenoir County Fair
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, art, live-music
- **Event Name**: Jeff & Sheri Easter in Kinston
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Jeff & Sheri Easter Experience LIVE at THE GIT-TOGETHER BARN—This Friday, July 31, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Jeff & Sheri Easter
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jul 31 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kinston/jeff-and-sheri-easter-in-kinston/3300028644773522
  - **Venue**: THE GIT-TOGETHER BARN
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- **Event Name**: The Morrison Sisters in Kinston
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate The Morrison Sisters Experience LIVE at TBA—This Friday, May 29, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, The Morrison Sisters is hitting TBA on
  - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kinston/the-morrison-sisters-in-kinston/3300029651057703
  - **Venue**: Kinston, NC, United States
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment, Art
- **Event Name**: Block & Roll Night 1 - Dakota Blue
  - **Description**: Dakota Blue is a popular Eastern North Carolina-based Southern country/rock band known for an electrifying mix of country and rock and roll. 

Featuring a lineup of seasoned musicians, they perform across the region, including gigs in Durham, Emerald Isle
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  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kinston/block-and-roll-night-1-dakota-blue/200029989512526
  - **Venue**: N Herritage St, Kinston, NC 28501, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals
- **Event Name**: 160th Church Anniversary Concert
  - **Description**: Commemorating 160 Years: First Baptist's Musical Celebration. May 16th at 5pm. 
Patrick Lundy and Ministers of Music in Concert!! 
Admission is free!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kinston/160th-church-anniversary-concert/200029918389754
  - **Venue**: 801 E Gordon St, Kinston, NC
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, live-music

## Trending Events in Kinston

- **Event Name**: Kinston Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Dylan Schneider in Kinston
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Dylan Schneider Live at Kinston BBQ Festival on Friday, May 1, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Dylan Schneider is set to light up Kinston BBQ Festival wi
  - **Venue**: Kinston BBQ Festival
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- **Event Name**: Hunxho, PLAYBOY POPPY in Kinston
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Hunxho Experience LIVE at Lenoir County Fair—This Saturday, May 2, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Hunxho is hitting Lenoir County Fair
  - **Venue**: Lenoir County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Micro Wrestling: Kinston, NC!
  - **Description**: ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: TICKETS TRANSFER TO RESCHEDULED DATE

THIS SHOW IS ALL-AGES! 

The Micro Wrestling Federation is a full-scale professional wrestling event supported by an entire cast under five feet tall. It’s going to be pandemonium as the Micro W
  - **Venue**: Grainger Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Jeff & Sheri Easter in Kinston
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Jeff & Sheri Easter Experience LIVE at THE GIT-TOGETHER BARN—This Friday, July 31, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Jeff & Sheri Easter
  - **Venue**: THE GIT-TOGETHER BARN
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- **Event Name**: Halfway To Halloween
  - **Description**: 😈 Get ready… the screams return early. 🎃

Halfway to Halloween is taking over Extreme Fear Scaregrounds for TWO NIGHTS ONLY — May 8 & 9 from 8:30PM–10:30PM. For one weekend, the darkness rises, the monsters awaken, and the fear you’ve been craving com
  - **Venue**: 401 Fairgrounds Road, Kinston, NC, United States, North Carolina 28504
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- **Event Name**: TALK DERBY TO ME!
  - **Description**: 🌹 Talk Derby to Me! 🐎
Join us for a fun and festive evening at the Community Council for the Arts!

Put on your best Derby attire, grab your favorite hat, and enjoy a night filled with art, cocktails, and Derby excitement.

✨ Featuring a special artist ta
  - **Venue**: 400 N Queen St, Kinston, NC
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- **Event Name**: New Jersey Jackals at Down East Bird Dawgs at Grainger Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at New Jersey Jackals at Down East Bird Dawgs at Grainger Stadium, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Grainger Stadium in the heart of
  - **Venue**: Grainger Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Lenoir County Demolition Derby Team Show
  - **Description**: Join us on July 11th and July 12th for Lenoir County’s First Annual Team Demolition Derby hosted by Cobb Road Mafia Derby Promotions. This will be a 2 day event that includes compacts and V8. We will also have food vendors there throughout the day. More i
  - **Venue**: Lenoir County Fair
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Kinston?
  - **A:** Dylan Schneider in Kinston (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 pm at Kinston BBQ Festival), Hunxho, PLAYBOY POPPY in Kinston (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lenoir County Fair), Jeff & Sheri Easter in Kinston (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at THE GIT-TOGETHER BARN), The Morrison Sisters in Kinston (Fri May 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at Kinston, NC, United States), Block & Roll Night 1 - Dakota Blue (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at N Herritage St, Kinston, NC 28501, United States).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Kinston this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Dylan Schneider in Kinston (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 pm at Kinston BBQ Festival), Hunxho, PLAYBOY POPPY in Kinston (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lenoir County Fair).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Kinston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Kinston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Kinston?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Kinston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Kinston include Kinston BBQ Festival, Lenoir County Fair, THE GIT-TOGETHER BARN.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Kinston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Kinston include Concert Tracker, Beat Curator, Melody Mapper.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Kinston?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Kinston?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Kinston.

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