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Tuesday 3pm - 11pm Wednesday 3pm - 11pm Thursday 3pm - 11pm Friday 3pm - 11pm Saturday 3pm - 11pm Sunday 3pm - 11pm

The Kraken

Chapel Hill's iconic crossroads roadhouse. Full of character and characters! Everyone is welcome. Please forgive our radio silence during another pandemic Winter.
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One visit to The Kraken and you're family, returning for more engaging stories, friendly porch banter, and stellar live music performances. Wonders never cease at this heart of an extremely talented and diverse community. Nicknamed "church with beer", this humble roadhouse music venue reflects the passionate loyalty of its parishioners - a mission to support the artists, musicians, writers and eve

ryday folks who inspire and edify our souls. Consistently voted one of the best local venues to see live music, The Kraken features country, blues, rockabilly, jazz, bluegrass, metal, indy, americana, punk, world and good ole rock and roll. Performances are free to the public, who are encouraged to generously tip bands and bartenders. Performers often earn more with audience tips and bar payout versus the standard cover charge alternative, and appreciate the heartfelt loyalty they earn at the crossroads roadhouse. Tuesdays are bike nights AND old time stringband nights - kind, inviting folks from near and far. Wednesday nights feature the world-renowned Shake Sugaree Americana Residency featuring Jonathan Byrd and The Pickup Cowboys and amazing guests joining in or occasionally hosting. First Fridays are spectacular bluegrass nights with The Carolina Cutups. On second Sundays we've got the Songwriters Showcase hosted by Glenn Jones and his guests. January 2022:

The Kraken is open for service inside and outside 3-11ish Tuesdays through Sundays. Weather permitting, all performances will be held on The Kraken's outdoor stage. Winter weather and temperatures lend towards smaller bands performing on the indoor stage. We're just starting to slowly restart booking for the upcoming year. Please email scheduling queries to [email protected] and all other requests and questions to [email protected]. We love all y'all talented people out there and hope that you'll stop by or be in touch soon! Please keep in mind that mask wearing remains expected local practice inside taverns and music venues. We happily offer free masks for those who have misplaced or forgotten to bring their own. Thank you for respecting our staff, our family and our friends.

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01/12/2025

Hello all! Tonight's bands (Saturday) have cancelled the show tonight due to the concern about black ice. Tyler will be closing at 11. Stay safe out there!

01/10/2025

Hi Krakeneers! Due to the weather forecast, unfortunately DJ Merewolf is canceling her set tonight. is open but will close whenever he deems appropriate. Stay safe out there!

01/09/2025

Updated calendar after late night booking. If you click on the image, you can see all the awesome Kraken artists through Valentine’s Day.

Covid amnesia has clearly affected us all, so please forgive my reminder: since we do not charge cover, it’s y’all’s job to tip the performers and bartender generously!

Thanks me Mates,
Your loyal Capn

12/24/2024

Hey Krakeneers, we're open until 9 pm tonight, closed tomorrow. We hope you have a wonderful holiday! We love you!

12/07/2024

One of our favorite bands return toThe Kraken! Y'all don't want to miss this!

12/03/2024

Thursday Dec 5! Come out to shake your tailfeather! Universal Source returns for first Thursdays!

11/28/2024

Hello krakeneers! Meredith will be opening around 5 tomorrow, Thanksgiving day. We hope you all have a great holiday! We are so thankful for all of you.

11/01/2024

Address

2823 NC Highway 54 W
Chapel Hill, NC
27516

Opening Hours

Tuesday	3pm - 11pm
Wednesday	3pm - 11pm
Thursday	3pm - 11pm
Friday	3pm - 11pm
Saturday	3pm - 11pm
Sunday	3pm - 11pm

Website

https://tinyurl.com/KrakenDoc

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