There’s something special about experiencing the arts in the places they took hold. North Carolina is the state where outdoor dramas were born, and the one bluegrass legends called home. It’s also the site of the nation’s oldest folk school and the source of endless inspiration for its largest pottery community.
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Step Into the Scene
Some places just have a creative pulse, and North Carolina is one of them. You’ll hear it in the music pouring out of tucked-away venues, see it in murals that turn streets into stories, and feel it in theaters, galleries and festivals that make art part of everyday life. If you’re the kind of person who loves personal expression that makes an impression, you’ll fit right in.
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Experience Fayetteville's Creative Pulse
Love live music, theater, visual arts and poetry? Fayetteville’s thriving arts and entertainment scene has got that and more.
North Carolina’s arts and entertainment scene blends world-class museums, vibrant music venues and unexpected creative spaces. Plan your visit around one of our many signature live performances or festivals to catch the state’s artistic energy in full swing.
These trails and trips blend global traditions with homegrown talent. Catch live tunes, explore art that's anywhere and take home standout local pottery.
Join locals and travelers alike in celebrations of local lore, distinctive flavors, quirky traditions and the thrill of discovering something entirely new.
At John C. Campbell Folk School, blacksmiths, weavers, musicians and storytellers keep Appalachian traditions alive through immersive, hands-on workshops. Browse class schedules early — spots fill fast — and prepare to leave with new skills and lifelong memories.
