Triad Rundown: 9/21-9/27/26
Summer in the Triad is slowing descending into Autumn fun! Whether you're looking to catch a legendary farewell concert, cheer on cross-county baseball rivalries, or unwind with outdoor cinema and community festivals, North Carolina’s heartland is buzzing with energy this week.
Pack your schedule with our handpicked lineup of the top events happening from Greensboro to Winston-Salem and High Point!
Midweek Heat: Top 5 Events (Monday – Thursday)
1. Touring Broadway: Maybe Happy Ending
· 📍 Location: Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
· 🗓️ Date & Time: Tuesday, September 22nd @ 7:30 PM
Catch a performance of the musical Maybe Happy Ending as part of the Broadway season lineup in downtown Greensboro. National touring production, state-of-the-art acoustic venue,
central downtown location.
2. 100 Years of John Coltrane – UNCG Jazz Ensembles
· 📍 Location: The Crown (at Carolina Theatre)
· 🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, September 24th @ 7:30 PM
Celebrate jazz legend John Coltrane’s centennial with performances by UNCG Jazz Ensembles I & II. Tributes to North Carolina's native jazz icon, intimate listening venue, featured student and faculty soloists.
3. NHL Preseason: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Nashville Predators
· 📍 Location: First Horizon Coliseum, Greensboro
· 🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, September 24th @ 7:00 PM
Professional hockey returns to the Triad as the Carolina Hurricanes host the Nashville Predators in a preseason matchup.
4. 1st Annual Community Bingo Night
· 📍 Location: High Point Country Club
· 🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, September 24th @ 5:30 PM
Hosted by the Junior League of High Point, this community gathering offers an evening of interactive bingo and networking. Charity fundraiser, door prizes and games, food and beverage options available.
5. Live Music: Drew Baldridge
· 📍 Location: Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
· 🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, September 24th @ 8:00 PM
Country music artist Drew Baldridge brings his headlining tour to downtown Greensboro. Live country music performance, intimate theater setting, performance of hit singles.
Weekend Vibes: Top 3 Events (Friday – Sunday)
1. 2026 Bookmarks Festival of Books
· 📍 Location: Downtown Winston-Salem
· 🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, Sept 25th – Sunday, Sept 27th @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (All Day)
The annual literary festival brings dozens of authors, panel discussions, book signings, and keynotes across downtown Winston-Salem. Keynotes by John Green (Friday at Wait Chapel) and Jodi Picoult (Sunday at Wait Chapel), expansive outdoor book fair on Saturday, family storytime events.
2. Boxtoberfest 2026
· 📍 Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Greensboro
· 🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, Saturday, Sept 26th & Sunday, Sept 27th @ 12PM Noon
A weekend-long Oktoberfest celebration featuring outdoor games, seasonal brews, and arcade fun in Greensboro. German-style beer offerings, custom merchandise and steins, indoor/outdoor seating and game areas.
3. ACC Collegiate Athletics: Wake Forest vs. Duke
· 📍 Location: Wake Forest Athletic Complex & Reynolds Gymnasium (Wait Chapel Click to open side panel for more information area / Wake Campus)
· 🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, September 25th @ Multiple Start times
A full day of cross-state rivalry match-ups featuring Wake Forest Field Hockey and Wake Forest Volleyball taking on Duke. ACC rivalries, field hockey at Kentner Stadium, volleyball at Reynolds Gym.
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