Upcoming Events

Third Thursday Art Crawls in 2026 are sure to inspire! Featuring a vibrant mix of work from familiar artists and exciting new voices, each event offers something fresh to discover. Join us as we explore downtown Morganton’s shops and galleries together every third Thursday, celebrating the…

The TGIF Summer Concert Series in downtown Morganton on the historic courthouse square kicks off on Friday, May 1st. Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public. Too Much Sylvia - Variety…

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public!Christie Huff -  Country 

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public! Chris Taylor & The RumorClassic Rock, Pop & Soul  

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public.Emanuel Wynter - Cosmic Alternative R & B 

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public. Sidecar Honey - Indie/ Americana/ Rock/Soul

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public.Tuatha Dea- Progressive Celtic- Appalachian Rock

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public. Coming Up Brass- Yacht Rock & Soul Review

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public Thomas Anthony - Rhythm and Blues 

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public.  Soul Watt Band- Rock, Pop & Dance 

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public.  The Sounds of Morganton - Motown/ Old School R&B  

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public. Almost Vintage - Party Rock 

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public JJL Band- Blues Rock 

Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public Hobo Cane - Rock & Roll, Latin & Folk 

The 44th Annual Morganton Festival is set for Friday, September 11th from 12:00-11:00pm and Saturday, September 12th from 9:00am-10:00pm in downtown Morganton, North Carolina. The festival features 2 stages with free music each evening on the Courthouse Square Stage, dancers,…

Friday, October 30th Trick-Or-Treat give all the kids something good to eat! Downtown Businesses will give out candy to all the witches, super heroes and characters before everyone joins on the Historic Burke County Courthouse for the costume contest and other scary activities!

Historic Burke County Courthouse Square Saturday, November 21st 2:30-5:30pm- Santa Visits, Free Carriage Rides, Ice Slide, Face Painting, Hot Chocolate @ Frosty's Diner, Letters to Santa and More! 5:30-6:00pm - Downtown Lighting Ceremony, Fire and Ice Demo  

Downtown Morganton Saturday, November 28th Downtown Participating Businesses It is crucial to show your support to small downtown businesses! Shop small to make a big impact on our town. Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday always held the Saturday after…

The Parade will be Tuesday, December 1st at 6:00pm in Downtown MorgantonThe parade is the perfect opportunity to show our community what a stand out business you have and highlight the sensational team you work with. We are proud of all of the businesses that make up our dazzling town and this…

Santa's Workshop is relocated to the Historic Burke County Courthouse Square! Stop by and visit him 5:30-8:00pm on Friday and Saturday evenings!November 28th-December 20th  

Downtown Morganton Courthouse Square on the corner of East Meeting and South (behind the stage). Ticket window opens at 5:00pm - put your name down on the list. No call ahead reservations. $5 per person