Boxyard RTP | Research Triangle Park

Redefining how we shop, dine and play

Immerse yourself in a new palette of flavors, sounds and experiences unique to the Triangle, set against a backdrop of repurposed shipping containers

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Tune into weekly music, live entertainment, fitness pop-ups, maker markets and unique events that make up our hyper-local community!

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Boxyard RTP has been voted Best Live Music Venue i

Boxyard RTP has been voted Best Live Music Venue in @durhammag’s Best of Durham 2025! This one’s for every beat, every set and every person who’s ever brought energy to our space.

Boxyard is where local bands, open mics, DJs and pop-up performances come to life all year long.

Huge thanks to our fans, followers, artists and tenants—this win is yours. Special shoutout to our music booking partners @sonicpieproductions for helping us bring incredible live music from our local talent!

Here’s to more nights filled with music, community and unforgettable moments at the 'Yard. 🎶

Excited to announce the newest cohort of PopBox gr

Let's give a heartfelt welcome to @kindredspirit_c

Let's give a heartfelt welcome to @kindredspirit_candlecompany, our newest addition to the Boxyard community.

Founded by a mother-son duo, Monique and Adrian, Kindred Spirit creates hand-poured candles, plant-based home goods, and thoughtful gifts—all made with love in North Carolina.

Stop in to explore their curated collection, personalize a candle, or bring the kids to the Sand Candle Creation Station for a hands-on experience. So happy to have you here, Kindred Spirit! 💛

🐾 Think your pet has what it takes to steal hea

🐾 Think your pet has what it takes to steal hearts... and maybe a beer label? Rescue Brew pet photo contest is back and searching for its next star of @fullsteamrtp’s limited-edition cans!

Submit a photo of your dog, cat or other creature for a chance to land your pet on a Rescue Brew 2025 label and in the 2026 Rescue Brew calendar—all while supporting local animal rescue groups.

📸 Nominate your critter by June 30 and vote for your favorites through July 10 via the link in bio.

Every $1 vote helps fund life-saving work by shelters across North Carolina—plus, top rescues will earn up to $3,000 in grant funding.

🐶🐱🐍 Tag a rescue-loving friend and help us spread the word!

Step into a sonic journey that blurs borders and s

Step into a sonic journey that blurs borders and stirs the soul.
Sufi Roots & Rhythms brings the Diali Cissokho Trio to Boxyard RTP for an evening of sound, spirit and story.

From Senegalese kora to Sufi-inspired grooves, these three North Carolina-based musicians blend ancestral traditions with modern rhythms—offering a cross-cultural experience rooted in connection and transformation.

✨ @mande.music – A master kora player and griot from Senegal, whose hypnotic melodies and explosive rhythms carry the wisdom of generations.
✨ @kora_fola – A Greensboro-based kora player whose global style merges tradition with innovation.
✨ @atiba84 – A world-class percussionist using rhythm as a bridge for healing and community.

This is more than a concert—it’s a conversation through music. Come early, stay open, and prepare to be moved.

📍 BeatBox Stage
📅 Saturday, June 28
🕖 5:30 pm - 7:30 PM

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate anoth

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate another year of community, creativity and connection at Boxyard's 4th Birthday!

From poetry-on-demand and drag story hour to tableside magic, scavenger hunts and sweet treats - every corner was buzzing with joy. Special thanks to our incredible tenants, performers and partners who brought the day to life.

We’re sending off Buzzy Bakes with a full heart

We’re sending off Buzzy Bakes with a full heart as they wrap up their time at Boxyard RTP. Their sweet treats brought so much joy to our community. ✨

We were lucky to celebrate Carrie and the Buzzy Bakes crew at our recent birthday bash, and we’re even luckier to have shared this chapter with them. Here’s to growth, gratitude and great things ahead. 💖

Boxyard’s turning 4 🎉 And we’re turning up

Boxyard’s turning 4 🎉 And we’re turning up the volume!

Celebrate with us starting Friday, June 6, with a LOJO (Log Off, Jam On) open jam session led by Stephen Muñoz. Local musicians: Bring your instruments and join the vibe!

On Saturday, June 7, the party keeps going with live music from Peter Lamb & the Wolves, a high-energy set from DJ Shahzad, and a silent disco experience from Disco Differences.

Come for the beats. Stay for the belonging.

📅 June 6th and 7th
📍 Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham
🔗 Visit the link in bio for the full weekend lineup