Chapel Hill Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Chapel Hill, NC, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 14, 2026
Events take place across Chapel Hill throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 100 Upcoming Events
- 2 Events This Weekend
- 6 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 100
- sports 35
- concerts 4
- broadway 61
- Live Shows 61
- This Weekend 2
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Chapel Hill events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Chapel Hill Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Chapel Hill
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 100
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Louisville Cardinals at Kenan Memorial Stadium • 63000 seats,
104 Stadium Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $93, Tickets Available: 2306. Select Seats - Nov 15, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL, Weekend Event: North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Volleyball vs. Duke Blue Devils at Carmichael Arena, 310 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $28, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — POP / ROCK: Makari & Kurt Travis at Local 506, 506 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $32, 23 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: Our Town - Preview Performance at Joan H. Gillings Center For Dramatic Arts, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $61, Tickets Available: 55. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Our Town - Preview Performance at Joan H. Gillings Center For Dramatic Arts, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $63, Tickets Available: 58. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Our Town - Preview Performance at Joan H. Gillings Center For Dramatic Arts, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $65, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: North Carolina Tar Heels Vs. Marshall Thundering Herd at Dean E. Smith Center • 21750 seats, 300 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, US. From $12, Avg. price ~ $118, Tickets Available: 835, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Our Town at Joan H. Gillings Center For Dramatic Arts, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $74, Tickets Available: 48. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Our Town at Joan H. Gillings Center For Dramatic Arts, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $91, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 23, 2026, 8:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Monmouth Hawks at Dean E. Smith Center • 21750 seats, 300 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, US. From $16, Avg. price ~ $106, Tickets Available: 722, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 24, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Carmichael Arena, 310 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, US. From $4, Avg. price ~ $18, 29 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 24, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: Our Town at Joan H. Gillings Center For Dramatic Arts, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $74, Tickets Available: 42. Select Seats
- Nov 25, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL: North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Volleyball vs. Louisville Cardinals at Carmichael Arena, 310 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, US. From $12, Avg. price ~ $14, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 25, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: Our Town at Joan H. Gillings Center For Dramatic Arts, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $74, Tickets Available: 46. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball vs. Army West Point Black Knights at Carmichael Arena, 310 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, US. From $5, Avg. price ~ $14, Tickets Available: 47. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Our Town at Joan H. Gillings Center For Dramatic Arts, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $77, Tickets Available: 60. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, High Demand, Weekend Event: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack at Kenan Memorial Stadium • 63000 seats, 104 Stadium Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, US. From $95, Avg. price ~ $214, Tickets Available: 1209, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 29, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Our Town at Joan H. Gillings Center For Dramatic Arts, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $62, 21 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 29, 2026, 4:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball vs. Brown Bears at Carmichael Arena, 310 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, US. From $8, Avg. price ~ $84, Tickets Available: 181. Select Seats
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Chapel Hill Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Chapel Hill events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball
300 Skipper Bowles Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Upcoming Events: 29
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
North Carolina Tar Heels Football
104 Stadium Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 14, 2026 7:00 PM
North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Volleyball
310 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 15, 2026 1:00 PM
Makari
506 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 18, 2026 7:00 PM
Our Town
120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Upcoming Events: 39
Nov 18, 2026 7:30 PM
North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball
310 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Upcoming Events: 25
Nov 24, 2026 7:00 PM
The Mainliners
506 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Upcoming Events: 24
Dec 06, 2026 8:00 PM
The Piano Lesson
120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Upcoming Events: 15
Jan 27, 2027 7:30 PM
John Proctor is the Villain
120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Upcoming Events: 124
Mar 03, 2027 7:30 PM
Worldpeace DMT
506 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Upcoming Events: 16
Mar 19, 2027 8:00 PM
The 39 Steps
120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Upcoming Events: 83
Apr 07, 2027 7:30 PM
Yo-Yo Ma
114 East Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Upcoming Events: 14
Apr 20, 2027 7:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Chapel Hill. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Chapel Hill right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Chapel Hill rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Chapel Hill?
Yeah — Chapel Hill doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Chapel Hill?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Chapel Hill, NC. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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