Raleigh Events December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Raleigh, NC.

Updated: November 13, 2026

Explore upcoming events in Raleigh in December 2026, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across the city and nearby areas. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood throughout the month.

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Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — ALTERNATIVE: Silverstein & Story Of The Year at The Ritz - Raleigh • 1150 seats, 2820 Industrial Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609, US. From $56, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $736, Tickets Available: 44. Select Seats

Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. South Carolina Gamecocks at Lenovo Center • 19722 seats, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, US. From $22, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $73, Tickets Available: 600, VIP Packages. Select Seats

Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — COMEDY: Radel Ortiz at Goodnights Comedy Club, 861 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27603, US. From $47, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $105, Tickets Available: 37. Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — COMEDY: Alex Gorge at Goodnights Comedy Club, 861 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27603, US. From $37, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $46, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Professional (NHL), High Demand: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center • 19722 seats, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, US. From $48, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $217, Tickets Available: 673, VIP Packages. Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — CIRCUS: UniverSoul Circus at Circus Grounds at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610, US. From $46, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $64, 29 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, Time TBA — OTHER: Jurassic Quest (Multiple Dates and Times) at Exposition Center at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607, US. From $61, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $71, Tickets Available: 40. Select Seats
Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — CIRCUS: UniverSoul Circus at Circus Grounds at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610, US. From $29, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $70, Tickets Available: 1068. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — OTHER: Diva Royale Drag Queen Show at Gold Lounge, 2221 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27604, US. From $58, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $67, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Andrew Schulz at Goodnights Comedy Club, 861 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27603, US. From $69, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $79, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Shakey Graves at The Ritz - Raleigh • 1150 seats, 2820 Industrial Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609, US. From $52, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $502, Tickets Available: 32. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — COMEDY: Ruby Setnik at Room 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club, 511 Woodburn Road, Raleigh, NC 27605, US. From $43, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $100, Tickets Available: 40. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — CHILDREN / FAMILY: Cinderella - Theatrical Production at Cantey V. Sutton Theatre - Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh, NC 27607, US. From $55, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $69, Tickets Available: 69. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — CLASSICAL: North Carolina Symphony: Michael Francis - Handel's Messiah at Meymandi Concert Hall At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts • 1587 seats, 2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, US. From $43, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $134, Tickets Available: 1023. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 8:30 PM Fri — Concert: Start Making Sense - Talking Heads Tribute at The Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh • 1225 seats, 126 E. Cabarrus Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, US. From $38, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $62, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — LATIN: Dalvin La Melodia at Enigma Night Club - Raleigh, 600 Creekside, Raleigh, NC 27609, US. From $90, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $157, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 9:30 PM Fri — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: Andrew Schulz at Goodnights Comedy Club, 861 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27603, US. From $107, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $124, 2 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 9:45 PM Fri — COMEDY: Ruby Setnik at Room 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club, 511 Woodburn Road, Raleigh, NC 27605, US. From $43, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $88, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, Time TBA — OTHER, Weekend Event: Jurassic Quest (Multiple Dates and Times) at Exposition Center at North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607, US. From $61, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $71, Tickets Available: 68. Select Seats
Dec 05, 2026, 11:00 AM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Cary Ballet Company: The Nutcracker at Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts • 600 seats, 2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, US. From $47, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $248, Tickets Available: 152. Select Seats

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About Events in Raleigh During December 2026

December 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Raleigh and nearby NC areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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Silverstein

2820 Industrial Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609

Event Dates 20

Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM

North Carolina State Wolfpack Basketball

1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Event Dates 26

Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM

Radel Ortiz

861 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27603

Event Dates 9

Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM

Carolina Hurricanes

1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Event Dates 61

Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM

Alex Gorge

861 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27603

Event Dates 1

Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM

UniverSoul Circus

3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

Event Dates 31

Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM

Jurassic Quest

4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

Event Dates 76

Dec 04, 2026 Time TBA

Diva Royale Drag Queen Show

2221 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27604

Event Dates 119

Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM

Andrew Schulz

861 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27603

Event Dates 4

Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM

Shakey Graves

2820 Industrial Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609

Event Dates 15

Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM

North Carolina Symphony

2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Event Dates 71

Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM

Ruby Setnik

511 Woodburn Road, Raleigh, NC 27605

Event Dates 16

Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM

Cinderella - Theatrical Production

301 Pogue St., Raleigh, NC 27607

Event Dates 14

Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM

Start Making Sense - Talking Heads Tribute

126 E. Cabarrus Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Event Dates 5

Dec 04, 2026 8:30 PM

Dalvin La Melodia

600 Creekside, Raleigh, NC 27609

Event Dates 14

Dec 04, 2026 9:00 PM

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What events are happening in Raleigh during December 2026?

Raleigh hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout December 2026.

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Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Raleigh.

Are concerts happening in Raleigh during December 2026?

Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Raleigh and nearby NC areas.