Sat, May 23
|Moore Square
NC Darkness RISING: Live 9 - Arts & Mental Health Block Party!
The hottest summer block party with live music, shopping, food, mental health professionals, free resources, a DJ, and more!
Time & Location
May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Moore Square, Moore Square, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
About the event
SAVE THE DATE: May 23rd in Moore Square!
Join us for Darkness RISING: LIVE 9, Raleigh’s high-energy block party celebrating wellness, the arts, and community!
Each year, thousands gather for this unforgettable outdoor celebration filled with powerful performances, free resources, and JOY. The 2026 event is made possible by HealthLit4Wake.
Hosted by Darkness RISING, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing direct mental health resources and arts programming for justice-involved individuals and marginalized communities of color, Darkness RISING: Live is a movement rooted in collective care and celebration.
Come experience:
☀️ Live performances
support the movement
