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Triangle Big Ticket Entertainment Guide April 22 – April 28th Edition

Concerts, Comedy, Live Music & Can’t-Miss Shows Across Raleigh, Durham & The Triangle

Looking for the biggest events in the Triangle this week? From major concerts and comedy shows to symphony performances and touring acts, this DoRaleigh Big Ticket Entertainment Guide highlights the top shows happening across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond.

Whether you’re into live music, comedy, or cultural performances, this week is packed with standout events you don’t want to miss.

🎶 Wednesday, April 22 Highlights

• Mint Julep Jazz Band
  🕠 5:45 PM | 📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
• Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown
  🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 The Clayton Center, Clayton
• Shapel Lacey (Comedy)
  🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Pallbearer
  🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Kings, Raleigh
• Brenn!
  🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Motorco Music Hall, Durham

🔥 Thursday, April 23 Highlights

• Russell Dickerson
  🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh
• North Carolina Symphony: Classical Favorites
  🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Owens Auditorium, Pinehurst
• Good Kid (Band)
  🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Ritz, Raleigh
• Easy Honey
  🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro
• Comedy shows throughout the night featuring Zoltan Kaszas & Josh Mandl at Goodnights

🎤 Friday, April 24 – Big Night Out

• The Happy Fits – Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh)
• Bill Bellamy (Comedy) – Raleigh Improv (Cary)
• Alison Krauss & Union Station – DPAC (Durham)
• North Carolina Symphony (Meymandi Concert Hall)
• Armand Hammer – Motorco Music Hall (Durham)
• Krooked Kings – Cat’s Cradle Back Room (Carrboro)

Plus multiple late-night comedy sets at Goodnights Comedy Club.

🎸 Saturday, April 25 – Major Headliners

• Alabama Shakes – Red Hat Amphitheater (Raleigh)
• Alison Krauss & Union Station – DPAC (Durham)
• Superchunk – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro)
• Skavinjir – Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh)
• C. Shreve the Professor – Pour House (Raleigh)

Comedy continues with Bill Bellamy, Zoltan Kaszas, and Josh Mandl across multiple shows.

🎷 Sunday, April 26 – Soulful Sounds & Big Acts

• Floetry – DPAC (Durham)
• Peso Pluma – Coastal Credit Union Music Park (Raleigh)
• Big Ocean – Fletcher Opera Theater (Raleigh)
• Polyrhythmics – Pour House (Raleigh)

🎻 Monday, April 27 – Cultural & Iconic Performances

• Biscuits & Banjos Festival featuring Rhiannon Giddens, Mavis Staples & more – DPAC (Durham)
• Willie Nelson – Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Cary)
• Valentin Prince – Pour House (Raleigh)

🎬 Tuesday, April 28 – Cinematic & Legendary Performances

• Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit in Concert – Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
• The Music of Hans Zimmer – Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
• Alice Cooper – DPAC (Durham)
• Luna Luna – Cat’s Cradle Back Room (Carrboro)

🌟 Why This Week is a Must-Go

This is one of the strongest weeks for live entertainment in the Triangle, featuring:

• Major touring artists 🎤
• National comedy acts 😂
• Symphony & cultural performances 🎻
• Indie, hip-hop, and alternative shows 🎸

No matter your vibe—concerts, comedy, or culture—there’s something happening every night.

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Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide (Weekend Edition): Top Concerts, Comedy & Shows | April 2–6, 2026

Looking for the biggest events happening in Raleigh, Durham, and the Triangle this weekend? From major concerts and comedy shows to can’t-miss performances, the DoRaleigh Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide has everything you need to plan your weekend.

Whether you’re into live music, stand-up comedy, or touring acts, here are the top ticketed events across the Triangle from April 2–6, 2026.

Thursday, April 2 – Big Shows to Kick Off the Weekend

Easter Jubilee 🕐 12:45 PM | Rudy Theatre (Selma)
Chris Kattan (SNL) 🕢 7:30 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club (Raleigh)
Steel Panther 🕗 8:00 PM | The Ritz (Raleigh)
The Orchestra Starring ELO & ELO Part II Members 🕗 8:00 PM | Carolina Theatre (Durham)
Laura Peek (Comedy) 🕗 8:00 PM | Room 861 @ Goodnights (Raleigh)

Friday, April 3 – Packed Lineup Across the Triangle

Sam Tripoli (Comedy) 🕖 7:00 PM | Goodnights (Raleigh)
Don Lemon & D.L. Hughley 🕢 7:30 PM | Meymandi Concert Hall (Raleigh)
Zara Larsson 🕗 8:00 PM | The Ritz (Raleigh)
Santana 🕗 8:00 PM | DPAC (Durham)
Lucius 🕗 8:00 PM | Fletcher Opera Theater (Raleigh)
Remember Sports 🕗 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro)
Proving Ground (Widespread Panic Tribute) 🕣 8:30 PM | Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh)
Charleston White (Comedy) 🕘 9:15 PM | Goodnights (Raleigh)
Laura Peek (Multiple Sets) 🕢 / 🕘 / 🕤 | Room 861 @ Goodnights

Saturday, April 4 – Concerts, Comedy & Culture

Forever K-Pop 🕖 7:00 PM | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
Comedian CP (Chris Powell) | Goodnights (Raleigh)
Nate Smith (Country) 🕢 7:30 PM | The Ritz (Raleigh)
Dexter and The Moonrocks 🕗 8:00 PM | Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard
Zack Mexico 🕗 8:00 PM | The Pour House (Raleigh)
Dogs In A Pile 🕣 8:30 PM | Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh)
Laura Peek (Comedy Sets) 🕢 / 🕙 | Room 861 @ Goodnights

Sunday, April 5 – Close Out the Weekend Strong

The Devil Wears Prada (Band) 🕖 7:00 PM | The Ritz (Raleigh)
Herman Wrice (Comedy) 🕖 7:00 PM | Goodnights (Raleigh)
vaultboy 🕗 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle Back Room (Carrboro)
Latin Goth Night 🕗 8:00 PM | The Pour House (Raleigh)

Monday, April 6 – Bonus Shows

NateWantsToBattle 🕗 8:00 PM | Motorco Music Hall (Durham)
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings 🕗 8:00 PM | Haw River Ballroom (Saxapahaw)

Top Picks This Weekend

If you’re choosing a few must-see events:

🎸 Santana at DPAC
🎤 Don Lemon & D.L. Hughley Live
🎶 Zara Larsson at The Ritz
😂 Chris Kattan + Comedian CP
🎧 Steel Panther + Nate Smith

📍 Plan Your Weekend in the Triangle

This weekend is stacked with national touring acts, comedy heavyweights, and live music experiences across Raleigh, Durham, and beyond.

👉 Whether you’re planning a concert night, comedy outing, or full weekend itinerary, this guide has your big-ticket plans covered.

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Triangle Event Guide: Top Things To Do on Thursday, April 2nd Edition (National Burrito Day + Free Events!)

Looking for the best things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and the Triangle today? We’ve got you covered.

This Thursday, April 2nd edition of the DoRaleigh Triangle Event Guide is packed with free events, live music, comedy, family-friendly activities, and National Burrito Day deals happening all across the Triangle.

Whether you’re planning a daytime outing, after-work vibes, or a late-night link-up, here’s what’s going down.

All-Day Events & Deals

Make the most of your Thursday with these all-day happenings:

National Burrito Day 🌯 Celebrate with deals and specials at restaurants across the Triangle

Subway BOGO Footlong Deal 🥪 Buy One Get One Free Footlong at participating locations

North Carolina Science Festival 🔬 FREE events happening all month across the state Literary Peeps Dioramas Exhibit

📚 Vote for your favorites at Orange County Public Library (Hillsborough)

Snooze Eatery Gas Price Promo ⛽ Get a discount based on gas prices at participating locations

Daytime & Family-Friendly Events

Perfect for families, remote workers, or anyone enjoying spring vibes:

Spring BreakOUT! at Downtown Cary Park 🕙 10AM–4PM | FREE

Bilingual Storytime @ Nasher Museum (Durham) 🕥 10:30AM–11AM | FREE

Catalog Cupping @ Counter Culture Coffee (Durham) ☕ 1PM–2PM | FREE

coffee tasting Peeps in the Park (Morrisville) 🐥 5PM–7PM | FREE

Free Easter Bunny Photos @ Bass Pro Shops 📸 5PM–8PM | FREE

Wellness & Culture

Adaptive Tai Chi @ NCMA Museum Park (Raleigh) 🧘 6PM–7PM | Pay what you can

Live Music, Arts & Social Vibes

Get your evening started with music and creative energy:

Live Music: Grace Stephenson (Wake Forest) 🎶 6PM–9PM | FREE

Vinyl Nights @ Gizmo Brew Works (Durham) 🎧 6PM–9PM | FREE

Doodle & Drink (Durham) 🎨 7PM–9PM | FREE

Music Bingo @ Fortnight Brewing (Cary) 🎤 7PM–9PM | FREE

Public Domain Movie Night (Pittsboro) 🎬 7PM–10PM | FREE

Board Game Night @ Moon Dog Meadery (Durham) 🎲 7PM–11PM | FREE

Comedy, Karaoke & Nightlife

Wrap up your Thursday with laughs and late-night fun:

Comedy Open Mic @ Clouds Brewing (Raleigh) 😂 8PM–10PM

Jazz: The Session @ Bond Brothers Eastside (Cary) 🎷 8PM–11PM | FREE

Thursday Karaoke @ Tap Yard (Raleigh) 🎤 9PM–11PM | FREE

Skee-Ball Tournament @ Boxcar Bar + Arcade (Raleigh) 🎯 9PM–11PM | FREE

Karaoke hosted by Empress (Carrboro) 🎤 9PM | FREE

Top Picks for Thursday

If you only hit a few events, don’t miss:

🌯 National Burrito Day Deals

🌸 Spring BreakOUT! at Downtown Cary Park

🎶 Live Music + Vinyl Nights

😂 Comedy Open Mic + Karaoke Night

📍 Plan Your Thursday in the Triangle

From free family activities and cultural experiences to nightlife, comedy, and live music, this Thursday is packed with options across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and beyond.

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