American Arenas® is a live-events platform that connects event schedules, venues, and ticket options through trusted marketplace partners. Listings are updated regularly as new events and dates are confirmed, helping users discover what’s happening and explore available ticket options across concerts, sports, shows, and more.
Raleigh Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Raleigh, NC, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Raleigh 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.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Raleigh events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Raleigh Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Raleigh
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 802
- Aug1320267:30 PMThuCOMEDYCaitlin PeluffoGoodnights Comedy Club
27603, 861 W Morgan Street Raleigh, NC, US27603, 861 W Morgan Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 31Select Seats - Aug1420267:00 PMFriBALLETBeyond: 10th Anniversary Gala with Boys Ballet Summer IntensiveFletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $156Tickets Available: 231Select Seats
- Aug1420267:00 PMFriCOMEDYCorey HolcombRaleigh Improv27519, 1224 Parkside Main St Cary, NC, US27519, 1224 Parkside Main St Cary, NC, USFrom $78Avg. price ~ $38924 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1420268:00 PMFriR&B / SOULPJ MortonMeymandi Concert Hall At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $83Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 1005Select Seats
- Aug1420268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKHigh Demand5 Seconds of SummerCoastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek • 20500 seatsCoastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek27610, 3801 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC, US27610, 3801 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh, NC, USFrom $29Avg. price ~ $183Tickets Available: 661Select Seats
- Aug1420268:00 PMFriLATINLos Tucanes de TijuanaLos Tucanes de TijuanaRaleigh Memorial Auditorium At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $86Avg. price ~ $281Tickets Available: 663Select Seats
- Aug1420269:15 PMFriCOMEDYCorey HolcombRaleigh Improv27519, 1224 Parkside Main St Cary, NC, US27519, 1224 Parkside Main St Cary, NC, USAvg. price ~ $9138 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug14202610:00 PMFriConcertRecessioncore Summer PartyKings27601, 14 West Martin Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 14 West Martin Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $26Avg. price ~ $3010 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1520266:30 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventCorey HolcombRaleigh Improv27519, 1224 Parkside Main St Cary, NC, US27519, 1224 Parkside Main St Cary, NC, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $43118 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1520267:00 PMSatALTERNATIVEWeekend EventSimple Plan, Bowling For Soup & 3OH!3Red Hat Amphitheater • 5990 seatsRed Hat Amphitheater27601, 500 South McDowell Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 500 South McDowell Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $89Avg. price ~ $201Tickets Available: 100Select Seats
- Aug1520267:00 PMSatOTHERWeekend EventDiva Royale Drag Queen ShowGold Lounge27604, 2221 New Hope Church Road Raleigh, NC, US27604, 2221 New Hope Church Road Raleigh, NC, USFrom $67Avg. price ~ $779 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1520267:30 PMSatCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventRoyale LynnKings27601, 14 West Martin Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 14 West Martin Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $29Avg. price ~ $367 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1520267:30 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventToxicThe Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh • 1225 seatsThe Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh27601, 126 E. Cabarrus Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 126 E. Cabarrus Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $26Avg. price ~ $35Tickets Available: 33Select Seats
- Aug1520268:00 PMSatCLASSICALWeekend EventJohn Violinist Live!Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $95Avg. price ~ $300Tickets Available: 51Select Seats
- Aug1520268:00 PMSatConcertWeekend EventBop To The TopThe Ritz - Raleigh • 1150 seatsThe Ritz - Raleigh27609, 2820 Industrial Drive Raleigh, NC, US27609, 2820 Industrial Drive Raleigh, NC, USFrom $29Avg. price ~ $25525 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1520269:00 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventCorey HolcombRaleigh Improv27519, 1224 Parkside Main St Cary, NC, US27519, 1224 Parkside Main St Cary, NC, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $50716 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1620266:30 PMSunJAZZ / BLUESWeekend EventJonathan Butler & NajeeJonathan Butler & NajeeKoka Booth Amphitheatre At Regency Park • 7000 seatsKoka Booth Amphitheatre At Regency Park27511, 8003 Regency Parkway Cary, NC, US27511, 8003 Regency Parkway Cary, NC, USFrom $76Avg. price ~ $10923 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1620267:00 PMSunNational Womens Soccer League (NWSL)Best ValueWeekend EventNorth Carolina Courage vs. Houston DashWakeMed Soccer Park • 10000 seatsWakeMed Soccer Park27512, 201 Soccer Park Dr. Cary, NC, US27512, 201 Soccer Park Dr. Cary, NC, USFrom $19Avg. price ~ $42Tickets Available: 38Select Seats
- Aug1620268:00 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventEMMKings27601, 14 West Martin Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 14 West Martin Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $5127 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1820267:30 PMTueR&B / SOULElla MaiRed Hat Amphitheater • 5990 seatsRed Hat Amphitheater27601, 500 South McDowell Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 500 South McDowell Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $26Avg. price ~ $222Tickets Available: 152Select Seats
Show More
Raleigh Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
Events in May 2027
June
Events in June 2027
July
Events in July 2027
August
This Month
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Raleigh events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Raleigh. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Raleigh venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Aura Lounge & Nightclub
Raleigh, NC
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 4
→
Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard
Raleigh, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
→
Carter Finley Stadium
Raleigh, NC
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 8
→
Cary Arts Center
Cary, NC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 17
→
Cary Tennis Park
Cary, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
→
Chapel of Bones
Raleigh, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
→
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Raleigh, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
→
Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Raleigh, NC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 48
→
Garner Performing Arts Center
Garner, NC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 10
→
Gold Lounge
Raleigh, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 75
→
Goodnights Comedy Club
Raleigh, NC
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 98
→
Governor James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex
Raleigh, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
→
Halle Cultural Arts Center
Apex, NC
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 11
→
Hangout Bar and Grill
Cary, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
→
Hilltop Church
Fuquay Varina, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
→
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Raleigh, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
→
James T. Valvano Arena at Reynolds Coliseum
Raleigh, NC
Arena
Upcoming Events: 12
→
Jones Auditorium at Meredith College
Raleigh, NC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
→
Kings
Raleigh, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 21
→
Koka Booth Amphitheatre At Regency Park
Cary, NC
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 78
→
Raleigh venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
Show More
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Raleigh right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Yeah — Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Raleigh, 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.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Raleigh and nearby areas