Cary Music & Arts Festival - CANCELLED

Cary Music & Arts Festival - CANCELLED

Cary Music & Arts Festival - CANCELLED

Event Information

Unfortunately due to COVID-19, this event has been cancelled.

The Cary Music and Arts Festival showcases the extraordinary talents of exceptional music, theater and visual arts programs from nine Cary area high schools, including Athens Drive Magnet High School, Cary High School, Cardinal Gibbons High School, Green Hope High School, Enloe Magnet High School, Panther Creek High School, and Longleaf School of the Arts.

Support your local arts community by coming out to Koka  Booth Amphitheatre on Sunday, April 26, from 2pm-9pm to enjoy a fabulous exhibition of dance, theater, jazz, and choral, orchestral and classical music performed by  local high school students. Tap your feet to the stylings of  the jazz ensembles from Green Hope, Panther Creek, , Cardinal Gibbons, Enloe and Athens Drive  high schools. Relax to the soothing ambiance of the Athens Drive and Cary High Schools’ Strings Orchestra. Experience the power and beauty of the wind ensemble from Athens Drive. Become enchanted by a special theatrical performance by Longleaf School of the Arts. Enjoy beautiful choral selections from the Athens Drive Vocal Ensemble.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 28 from 2pm – 9pm to be sure you don’t miss the Cary Music and Arts Festival! Bring a picnic, relax and enjoy a day of musical, theater and visual arts in the beautiful, tranquil surroundings of Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary! We promise an event you will look forward to year after year!

Schedule TBD.

Free to the Public

Thanks to our generous sponsors, The Town of Cary and the North Carolina Symphony, admission to this event is free. A suggested $5 donation to support the festival and arts programs is welcomed! Opportunities to win North Carolina Symphony tickets! Concessions are available.

Weather Policy

All events are rain or shine.

Rain coats and ponchos are allowed for all events. Umbrellas are not allowed for most events. Please check the Items Allowed/Prohibited on the specific event page you are attending to see if umbrellas are allowed.

In the event of severe weather conditions (thunder/lightning, etc.) announcements will be made from the stage concerning the status of the event due to weather conditions. We ask all patrons to remain calm and listen for these announcements.

Information will be posted on the Amphitheatre Facebook and Twitter pages, at www.boothamphitheatre.com or call our weather Hotline at 919-459-8332 for updates before & during the event.

In the event of a weather delay please listen for the air horn in the parking lot as signal it is safe to re-enter the venue. Please keep your ticket & have it ready when re-entering the gate. Venue policy is no refunds or exchanges in the event of rain.

Additional Ticket Information

Free, suggested $5 donation.

KBA 20th SEASON: A LOOK BACK // More than 2,000,000 guests have passed through the gates to enjoy a variety of entertainment and culture since that very first day. Koka Booth Amphitheatre boasts capacity for 7,000 people so guests can enjoy a seat on our spacious lawn or specially designed Crescent deck. Hosting over 90 events between March – January, the venue offers something for everyone – National Touring Artists, Food & Beverage Festivals, Movie Nights benefiting the WakeMed Children’s Hospital, the always popular NC Chinese Lantern Festival, Diwali Celebration, Triangle Asia Fest and more! We look forward to the day when the gates are open again to welcome guests for world-class entertainment. #KBA20thAnniversary

KBA 20th SEASON: A LOOK BACK // Built in 2001, located among 14 acres of stately hardwoods and pines and beautifully situated next to Symphony Lake, the Amphitheatre blends harmoniously in the natural setting. At a cost of $12.5 million, the Amphitheatre has won numerous architectural awards. It was important to all involved that the structure be aesthetically and acoustically pleasing. Fun fact: the original design took its cue from the “pine grove” feeling such that it did not include a lawn but instead had pine trees scattered between the Crescent and the Performance Pavilion. During the course of construction, it became apparent an open lawn bordered by pines would provide an optimal audience experience while still respecting the original feeling of performing among the pines. #KBA20thAnniversary

KBA 20th SEASON: A LOOK BACK // Did you know that the Amphitheatre was previously named 'The Amphitheatre at Regency Park' before the town’s decision to name it after the former Cary Mayor, Koka Booth? Koka Booth was the Mayor of Cary from 1987 - 1999. His contributions to the town and his vision for the Amphitheatre were just a few of the reasons Koka was honored with the venue title in 2006. A beloved venue named for a beloved man. The Booth family continues to enjoy concerts and celebrations held at the venue. #KBA20thAnniversary

KBA 20th SEASON: A LOOK BACK // The North Carolina Symphony began performing (under a tent) onsite in the mid 1980’s, thanks to Symphony Board member and prominent Cary developer Ed Woolner, who had spearheaded the Regency Park development. By the early 1990’s Summerfest had become a popular event for Cary citizens and beyond. Mr. Woolner had a strong relationship with Cary Mayor Koka Booth and conversations began to develop a more permanent facility. The Symphony committed to naming Cary its “summer home” and the Town agreed to fund the permanent facility. The conception was born and the facility was ready to be brought to life in 2001. #KBA20thAnniversary

Koka Booth Amphitheatre is marking a huge milestone this week! It’s our 20th Anniversary Season and while we can’t publicly celebrate as originally intended we want to take a look back and reflect on how this beautiful venue came to be. Please follow our story this week as we honor this beloved venue. #KBA20thAnniversary

#FRONTLINEFRIDAY // Mary Arthur is our sixth and final Frontline Friday spotlight. Mary is Director of The Glade Adult Day Center at Glenaire. Mary's nominator has a mother in a skilled nursing unit at Glenaire and hasn't been able to visit her since March 11th. The adult day center has been closed since then, so non-nursing staff has stepped in to be family advocates for nursing residents since families can't visit. "Mary has been facilitating FaceTime calls and window visits several times a week, checking my Mom's room for mail and opening/reading to her, watering her plants, and just keeping an eye out for her. She's been doing all the things I would be doing if I could. It means so much to know she's there to help as the nursing staff is busier now with all the necessary safety precautions in place. Mary is such a kind-hearted and generous person who is doing all she can to ease the stress for families dealing with not being able to be with beloved family members for an extended period. She is very much appreciated." Way to go Mary! To thank Mary, Koka Booth Amphitheatre is going to treat her to a @thelumpysicecream gift card to enjoy with her family.

Summer sun , top down, open road ahead of you. What’s the perfect song on the radio?

Rebelution at Koka Booth Amphitheatre Cary has been rescheduled to 9/30/2021. Your ticket will be honored for the rescheduled date. If you can’t make it, you’ll be able to request a refund. We will email ticket holders directly with details.

Happy Fathers Day from all of us at Koka Booth Amphitheatre!

Today’s KBA Frontline Friday Spotlight is on Henry Drury Henry is a hard worker. Every day he leaves his wife and kids at home safe, while he is out where he could be exposed to the Coronavirus. Henry is a mechanic at the NC State Fairgrounds and does his job to the best of his ability while knowingly going into the confined front seat areas of vehicles he is working on. He takes a lot of steps to try and prevent transferring germs to his house & family. Henry works diligently to follow the guidelines set forth by the state for keeping himself and everyone else safe. He is a hard worker and all-around good guy. He fixes vehicles so other essential workers can get where they need to go. Thank you Henry for all you do to keep the wheels of progress moving! Henry will receive a gift certificate to our partner, @backyardbistro , to enjoy a well-deserved lunch or dinner!

#FRONTLINEFRIDAY // Today’s KBA Frontline Friday Spotlight is on Lorrie Lane. Lorrie has been working behind the scenes at Wake Med since the Coronavirus began in NC. In the early days she was putting in 80 hours a week as a Microbiologist and even going in on her days off. Her dedication to the fight is matched by her husband and son, who are both firefighters. Lorrie and her family continue to give it their all during the pandemic and we are so grateful for them! When our programming resumes, we’d like to treat Lorrie and her family to 4 tickets to the NC Chinese Lantern Festival!

#FRONTLINEFRIDAY // Today’s KBA Frontline Friday Spotlight is on Loree Perry. Loree serves as Inventory Manager for all the cafeterias in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School System. Since schools closed in March, Loree has worked tirelessly to keep students fed with nutritious meals during the pandemic. She is responsible for coordinating 1500 breakfast and lunches for distribution each day. Loree and a team of dedicated volunteers, bus drivers, parents, teachers, crossing guards and cafeteria workers make sure every child that needs a meal, gets a meal. Thank you Loree for making sure the students in your district don’t go hungry. Please treat yourself to lunch or dinner at @tazikis Mediterranean Café at Waverly Place.

Koka Booth Amphitheatre would like to congratulate the #Classof2020 local high school graduates! Wishing you all the best in your future success!

#FRONTLINEFRIDAY // Today's KBA Frontline Friday Spotlight is on Isabel Perry. Isabel loves her job at Lowes Foods in Apex. Isabel’s Mom, Wendy nominated her amazing daughter who is legally blind and hearing impaired. Isabel takes a shuttle to work each morning from her home in Raleigh and works a full day cleaning carts, bagging groceries and cleaning the store. “I’m her mom and I drive her home every day and hear her stories of people being worried about their cart being clean. She assures them she has bleached the cart but offers to reclean to reassure them. Always a big smile on that face. She’s my hero!” Thanks Isabel for all you do to make our world just a little bit safer and a whole lot better. Isabel will receive a gift certificate to our partner, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe to enjoy a well-deserved lunch or dinner!

Iration ""The Uplifter"" Join @iration for their 9th Episode of 🌴The Uplifter🌴 tomorrow at 6:20PM ET - https://youtu.be/Gb8v3PACSRs ~ be sure to check out episode 8 from last week and all their previous episodes as well! #LiveFromHome #TogetherApart

#FRONTLINEFRIDAY // Today’s KBA Frontline Friday Spotlight is on Charles Evick. Charles serves as a Regional Director of Clinical Services. In his nomination, he is described as a hard worker! Charles goes out of his way to make sure all his nurses and residents in the nursing homes are safe and well taken care of. During this especially challenging time Charles has been working a lot more hours and his dedication has not gone unnoticed by family, friends and those he works with. His dedication requires traveling to multiple locations across Virginia from his home in Cary to help maintain the health and wellness of nursing home residents. We are grateful to Charles for his service and want to treat him to lunch or dinner via our partner, @cateringworks #frontlineworkers #carync

Looking forward to live music together again. #staysafeoutthere #KBA20thSeason #Wilco #livemusicislife

We can’t wait to see you again. We’ll get through this time apart. And return stronger than ever.

We want to recognize your favorite Frontline Worker! Please go to boothamphitheatre.com to nominate someone who makes your life better. This week's winner will be treated to a Catering Works meal for 4. More information regarding gift-a-meal can be found here cateringworks.com/additional_services/gift_a_meal_support/ #FrontlineFriday #CateringWorks

"And if it's a funny old world, mama, where a little boy's wishes come true, well I got a few in my pocket and a special one just for you." -Bruce Springsteen What’s your wish for Mom today? #HappyMothersDay

MID WEEK MUSIC BREAK // Music is power. Which songs or artists are keeping you motivated? Tell us what artists/songs you are listening to during this stay at home time. #KBA20thSeason #MidWeekMotivation

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK // It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we're proud to have a special one in our ranks. Meet part-time KBA Food & Beverage Manager Tammy who also works full-time teaching Kindergarten. We asked her what's the best part about being an educator over the past 27 years, and here's what she had to say: "The most rewarding part are the connections and relationships you build with the kids. I love teaching Kindergarten because you get the opportunity to start off a child's educational path on a positive note. It is so rewarding when your students return to your classroom year after year to say Hi or you see them in the hallway and they want to give you a hug." Today we're thankful for all the amazing teachers who continue to do what they do best during these challenging times! #teacherappreciationweek

#FLASHBACKFRIDAY // We asked you to name your first concert, and boy did you come through! Duran Duran was a popular choice. Did you know they played Koka Booth Amphitheatre on May 21st, 2008? How well do you know Duran Duran? Can you finish the lyrics and name that song? No cheating!

Pick Your Quarantine KBA Show! Which one would you choose? We'd love to hear from you! #KBA20thSeason #CaryNC