GREENSBORO — The Pyrle is already making a strong case as one of central North Carolina’s most ambitious live-music rooms, and its early 2026 calendar backs that up.
The lineup stretches across genres and generations, from swamp blues and Americana to indie rock, jam, gospel and hip-hop. More dates are expected, but what’s already on the books heralds a momumental year for the venue, Greensboro and the state at large.
Here’s a preview of what’s to come in early 2026.
Anders Osborne Duo featuring Brad Walker
Feb. 27, 2026
A New Orleans mainstay, Osborne blends blues, folk and soul with deeply personal songwriting. This stripped-down duo format puts the focus squarely on storytelling and guitar work. Special guests Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse open.
GorillaT
March 6, 2026
Known for heavy bass, glitchy electronics and immersive live sets, GorillaT brings the electronic side of the Pyrle calendar into focus.
Tab Benoit — Soul of the Swamp Tour
March 8, 2026
A torchbearer of Louisiana blues, Benoit’s return promises raw guitar tone and songs steeped in bayou grit.
Patterson Hood & John Moreland
March 10, 2026
Two of Americana’s most respected writers share the bill, bringing Southern narratives and bruised-heart ballads into close quarters.
The Taylor Party
March 13, 2026
A high-energy tribute celebrating the catalog of Taylor Swift, designed as a full-on sing-along experience.
Rumours ATL
March 14, 2026
A polished tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s classic era, recreating the harmonies and drama of Rumours and beyond.
Kirk Whalum
March 15, 2026
The Grammy-winning saxophonist brings smooth jazz, gospel and soul influences to the Pyrle stage.
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
March 20, 2026
Bluegrass royalty arrives with virtuosic picking and gospel-rooted tradition.
The Menzingers
March 21, 2026
The anthemic punk band brings heartland grit and sing-along choruses. I Am the Avalanche opens.
Rakim
March 26, 2026
A foundational figure in hip-hop lyricism, Rakim’s appearance marks one of the most historically significant bookings on the calendar.
Chatham Rabbits
March 27, 2026
The local favorites return with harmonies rooted in old-time tradition, joined by Asheville bluegrass sensation Holler Choir.
Sunsquabi / Manic Focus
April 2, 2026
A night of groove-heavy fusion and electronic experimentation.
Big Something
April 4, 202
North Carolina’s jam-funk stalwarts bring dance-floor energy and extended improvisation.
Emily Scott Robinson — ESR Made Me Cry Tour
April 10, 2026
A rising songwriter known for emotionally sharp storytelling and classic country phrasing.
The Connells
April 11, 2026
The Raleigh-based alt-rock veterans return with their signature jangle and college-rock legacy. Brass Battery opens.
Watchhouse — Rituals Tour
April 16, 2026
Formerly Mandolin Orange, the duo brings intimate folk arrangements and reflective songwriting.
Sullivan King
April 17, 2026
A collision of metal and EDM built for high-volume catharsis.
Strange Fruit Music Festival
April 18–19, 2026
The festival brings a genre-spanning weekend featuring The Psycodelics with Alter Egos Band, followed by gospel icon John P. Kee with The Polk Duo.
Silversun Pickups — Tenterhooks Tour
May 1, 2026
The alt-rock band behind Lazy Eye brings its textured, shoegaze-leaning sound.
The Wailers
May 23, 2026
Carrying forward the legacy of Bob Marley, The Wailers deliver cla
ssic reggae rhythms and messages.
Futurebirds
June 5, 2026
Athens-based indie rock with Southern psychedelia and road-tested grit.
Bumpin Uglies
Aug. 14, 2026
A late-summer closer blending reggae, punk and ska energy.
