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Raleigh Events 2026
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.573 Upcoming Confirmed Events
- May1320267:30 PMWedLECTUREBest ValueThe Psychology of Serial KillersMeymandi Concert Hall At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $23Avg. price ~ $136Tickets Available: 112Select Seats - May1420266:00 PMThuCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASEBALLNorth Carolina State Wolfpack vs. North Carolina Tar HeelsDoak Field27606, 1081 Varsity Dr Raleigh, NC, US27606, 1081 Varsity Dr Raleigh, NC, USFrom $46Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 52Select Seats
- May1420267:30 PMThuBALLETCarolina Ballet: Beauty and The BeastCarolina Ballet: Beauty and The BeastRaleigh Memorial Auditorium At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $107Tickets Available: 802Select Seats
- May1420268:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKJacoozyThe Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh • 1225 seatsThe Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh27601, 126 E. Cabarrus Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 126 E. Cabarrus Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $27Avg. price ~ $318 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1520266:00 PMFriCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASEBALLNorth Carolina State Wolfpack vs. North Carolina Tar HeelsDoak Field27606, 1081 Varsity Dr Raleigh, NC, US27606, 1081 Varsity Dr Raleigh, NC, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 102Select Seats
- May1520267:30 PMFriCOMEDYNarrow Price RangeMatt RossRoom 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club27605, 511 Woodburn Road Raleigh, NC, US27605, 511 Woodburn Road Raleigh, NC, USFrom $256Avg. price ~ $2956 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1520267:30 PMFriBALLETCarolina Ballet: Beauty and The BeastCarolina Ballet: Beauty and The BeastRaleigh Memorial Auditorium At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $145Tickets Available: 946Select Seats
- May1520268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKBrodie Cormack BandThe Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh • 1225 seatsThe Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh27601, 126 E. Cabarrus Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 126 E. Cabarrus Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $30Avg. price ~ $10113 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1520269:00 PMFriConcertResurrection: A Goth NightThe Pour House Music Hall - Raleigh27601, 224 South Blount Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 224 South Blount Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $5318 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May15202610:00 PMFriTECHNO / ELECTRONICJantsenThe Underground - Raleigh27603, 410 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC, US27603, 410 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, NC, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $3719 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1620262:00 PMSatFESTIVAL / TOURWeekend EventOvercome FestThe Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh • 1225 seatsThe Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh27601, 126 E. Cabarrus Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 126 E. Cabarrus Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $105Avg. price ~ $11124 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1620262:00 PMSatBALLETWeekend EventCarolina Ballet: Beauty and The BeastCarolina Ballet: Beauty and The BeastRaleigh Memorial Auditorium At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $72Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 812Select Seats
- May1620264:00 PMSatCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASEBALLWeekend EventNorth Carolina State Wolfpack vs. North Carolina Tar HeelsDoak Field27606, 1081 Varsity Dr Raleigh, NC, US27606, 1081 Varsity Dr Raleigh, NC, USFrom $53Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 83Select Seats
- May1620266:30 PMSatNational Womens Soccer League (NWSL)Weekend EventNorth Carolina Courage vs. Chicago Stars FCWakeMed Soccer Park • 10000 seatsWakeMed Soccer Park27512, 201 Soccer Park Dr. Cary, NC, US27512, 201 Soccer Park Dr. Cary, NC, USFrom $51Avg. price ~ $7217 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1620267:00 PMSatHARD ROCK / METALWeekend EventGodsmack, Stone Temple Pilots & DorothyCoastal 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 $28Avg. price ~ $80Tickets Available: 1259Select Seats
- May1620267:30 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventMatt RossRoom 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club27605, 511 Woodburn Road Raleigh, NC, US27605, 511 Woodburn Road Raleigh, NC, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $73Tickets Available: 32Select Seats
- May1620267:30 PMSatBALLETWeekend EventCarolina Ballet: Beauty and The BeastCarolina Ballet: Beauty and The BeastRaleigh Memorial Auditorium At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $147Tickets Available: 986Select Seats
- May1620267:30 PMSatCOUNTRY / FOLKHigh DemandWeekend EventOle 60Red Hat Amphitheater • 5990 seatsRed Hat Amphitheater27601, 500 South McDowell Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 500 South McDowell Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Available: 445Select Seats
- May1620268:00 PMSatALTERNATIVEWeekend EventToadies, Local H & VandoliersThe Ritz - Raleigh • 1150 seatsThe Ritz - Raleigh27609, 2820 Industrial Drive Raleigh, NC, US27609, 2820 Industrial Drive Raleigh, NC, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $6720 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1620268:00 PMSatCLASSICALWeekend EventNorth Carolina Symphony: Capathia Jenkins & Ryan Shaw - ICON: Motown and BeyondMeymandi Concert Hall At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, US27601, 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC, USFrom $120Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 357Select Seats
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Raleigh Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming 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
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Events in May 2026
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Events in July 2026
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November
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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
1 Upcoming Events
Barker-Lane Stadium
Buies Creek, NC
5 Upcoming Events
Bird's Nest Listening Room
Dunn, NC
1 Upcoming Events
Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard
Raleigh, NC
13 Upcoming Events
Brooks Field At Wallace Wade Stadium
Durham, NC
6 Upcoming Events
Burlington Athletic Stadium
Burlington, NC
24 Upcoming Events
Burt Gillette Athletic Complex
Wilson, NC
3 Upcoming Events
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre - Raleigh Little Theatre
Raleigh, NC
13 Upcoming Events
Cape Fear Regional Theatre
Fayetteville, NC
2 Upcoming Events
Carolina Theatre - Durham
Durham, NC
26 Upcoming Events
Carter Finley Stadium
Raleigh, NC
10 Upcoming Events
Cat's Cradle
Carrboro, NC
32 Upcoming Events
Cat's Cradle - Back Room
Carrboro, NC
12 Upcoming Events
Cat's Cradle - Back Yard
Carrboro, NC
2 Upcoming Events
Chapel of Bones
Raleigh, NC
1 Upcoming Events
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Raleigh, NC
26 Upcoming Events
Crown Arena - The Crown Center
Fayetteville, NC
3 Upcoming Events
Crown Coliseum - The Crown Center
Fayetteville, NC
1 Upcoming Events
Crown Theatre - The Crown Center
Fayetteville, NC
6 Upcoming Events
Doak Field
Raleigh, NC
3 Upcoming Events
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.
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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