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Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide August 3–9th Edition

The Triangle’s entertainment calendar is packed with live music, comedy and special performances this week. Major highlights include Deep Purple, Tim McGraw with 49 Winchester, Dogstar, Stephen Wilson Jr., Grupo Bronco and The Wallflowers.

Comedy fans can also catch Gaspare Randazzo, Rene Vaca, Ryan Davis, Jenny Tian, Steve Hofstetter and competitors in the North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest.

Here is the DoRaleigh.com Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide for August 3–9, 2026.

Monday, August 3

The Briefs

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
• Location: Raleigh

The Briefs kick off the week with a Monday night performance at one of Downtown Raleigh’s most established live-music venues.

Tuesday, August 4

Gaspare Randazzo

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• Location: Raleigh

Gaspare Randazzo brings his stand-up comedy to Goodnights for an early Tuesday evening show.

Deep Purple

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Red Hat Amphitheater
• Location: Raleigh

Legendary rock band Deep Purple takes over Red Hat Amphitheater for one of the week’s biggest concerts in Downtown Raleigh.

Quicksand and Bane

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Motorco Music Hall
• Location: Durham

Quicksand and Bane bring an energetic night of heavy music to Motorco Music Hall in Durham.

Wednesday, August 5

The Body and BIG|BRAVE

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: The Pinhook
• Location: Durham

The Body and BIG|BRAVE deliver a powerful midweek performance at The Pinhook.

North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• Location: Raleigh

Comedians compete for laughs and a shot at statewide recognition during the North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest.

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Lincoln Theatre
• Location: Raleigh

Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel bring Southern rock, blues and guitar-driven music to the Lincoln Theatre.

Thursday, August 6

Gary Allan

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Crown Theatre at the Crown Center
• Location: Fayetteville

Country music star Gary Allan performs at the Crown Theatre in Fayetteville.

Amelia Day

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: The Pinhook
• Location: Durham

Singer-songwriter Amelia Day takes the stage at The Pinhook for an intimate Thursday evening performance.

North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• Location: Raleigh

The statewide comedy competition continues with another lineup of performers hoping to earn the judges’ and audience’s approval.

Coey Redd

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
• Location: Raleigh

Coey Redd performs Thursday night at The Pour House in Downtown Raleigh.

Brendan Donegan

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• Location: Raleigh

Brendan Donegan brings stand-up comedy to Goodnights’ intimate Room 861.

Friday, August 7

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Rudy Theatre
• Location: Selma

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound bring Southern gospel harmonies and uplifting entertainment to the Rudy Theatre.

Tim McGraw and 49 Winchester

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
• Location: Raleigh

Country superstar Tim McGraw performs at Walnut Creek with 49 Winchester. This is expected to be one of the Triangle’s biggest concerts of the weekend.

Rene Vaca

• Times: 7 and 9:15 p.m.
• Venue: Raleigh Improv
• Location: Cary

Comedian Rene Vaca offers two Friday night performances at Raleigh Improv.

Dogstar

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: The Ritz
• Location: Raleigh

Alternative rock band Dogstar performs at The Ritz during its Friday night stop in Raleigh.

Ryan Davis

• Times: 7 and 9:15 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• Location: Raleigh

North Carolina comedian Ryan Davis headlines two Friday night shows at Goodnights.

Mocktallica

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Kings
• Location: Raleigh

Metallica tribute band Mocktallica delivers a night of familiar heavy-metal favorites at Kings.

Diggy Graves

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Cat’s Cradle
• Location: Carrboro

Diggy Graves performs at the legendary Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro.

Mason Via

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots
• Location: Wake Forest

Mason Via brings his music to an intimate listening-room setting in Wake Forest.

Jenny Tian

• Times: 7:30 and 9:45 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• Location: Raleigh

Jenny Tian presents two Friday night comedy shows in Room 861.

Jack The Songman

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Cat’s Cradle Back Room
• Location: Carrboro

Jack The Songman performs Friday night in the Cat’s Cradle Back Room.

Lords of Lightning

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Local 506
• Location: Chapel Hill

Lords of Lightning bring a late-week concert to Local 506 on Franklin Street.

Saturday, August 8

Classic Country Jubilee

• Time: 12:45 p.m.
• Venue: Rudy Theatre
• Location: Selma

The Classic Country Jubilee offers an afternoon of traditional country music and family-friendly entertainment.

Marty Haggard

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Liberty Showcase Theater
• Location: Liberty

Marty Haggard celebrates classic country music during a Saturday evening performance at the Liberty Showcase Theater.

Stephen Wilson Jr.

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Red Hat Amphitheater
• Location: Raleigh

Singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. takes the stage at Red Hat Amphitheater in Downtown Raleigh.

Ryan Davis

• Times: 7 and 9:30 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• Location: Raleigh

Ryan Davis continues his weekend run with two Saturday shows at Goodnights.

Jenny Tian

• Times: 7:30 and 10 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• Location: Raleigh

Jenny Tian returns for two additional performances in Room 861.

Grupo Bronco

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
• Location: Raleigh

Grupo Bronco brings its celebrated regional Mexican sound to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.

Young Gun Silver Fox

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
• Location: Raleigh

Young Gun Silver Fox performs Saturday night at The Pour House.

Barstool Rodeo

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Kings
• Location: Raleigh

Widespread Panic tribute band Barstool Rodeo brings a jam-filled performance to Kings.

Rene Vaca

• Time: 9 p.m.
• Venue: Raleigh Improv
• Location: Cary

Rene Vaca returns to the Raleigh Improv stage for a Saturday night show.

Sunday, August 9

Rene Vaca

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Venue: Raleigh Improv
• Location: Cary

Rene Vaca closes his Triangle weekend with an early Sunday evening performance.

North Carolina Songwriters in the Round

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Venue: Lincoln Theatre
• Location: Raleigh

Local and regional artists share original music and the stories behind their songs at the Lincoln Theatre.

The Wallflowers

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Carolina Theatre
• Location: Durham

The Wallflowers bring their catalog of alternative rock favorites to the Carolina Theatre in Durham.

Ryan Davis

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• Location: Raleigh

Ryan Davis concludes his weekend at Goodnights with a Sunday night performance.

Steve Hofstetter

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• Location: Raleigh

Veteran comedian Steve Hofstetter performs in the intimate Room 861 showroom.

76th Street

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
• Location: Raleigh

76th Street closes out the weekly calendar with a Sunday night show at The Pour House.

Plan Your Week of Triangle Entertainment

This week offers entertainment across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Selma, Liberty and Fayetteville. Popular shows may sell out, so attendees should check ticket availability early and confirm schedules with venues before traveling.

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Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide – July 14–21, 2026

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live entertainment happening across the Triangle? From chart-topping musicians and nationally touring comedians to tribute shows and can’t-miss performances, here’s your Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide for July 14–21, 2026.

Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Carrboro, Selma, Goldsboro, Dunn, or Saxapahaw, there’s a headline event waiting for you.

Tuesday, July 14

🎭 The Princess Concert
7:30 PM • Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh

😂 North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest
7:30 PM • Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

🎵 Chuck Strangers
8:00 PM • The Pinhook, Durham

Wednesday, July 15

😂 James Austin Johnson
7:30 PM • Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

🎸 CY and I
8:00 PM • Local 506, Chapel Hill

🎤 Elijah Nevels
8:00 PM • Room 861 at Goodnights, Raleigh

Thursday, July 16

🎶 Throwback Sounds of Summer
12:45 PM • Rudy Theatre, Selma

🎸 Umphrey’s McGee
6:00 PM • Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard, Raleigh

🎤 Train, Barenaked Ladies & Matt Nathanson
6:45 PM • Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh

😂 Zach Rushing
7:00 PM • Raleigh Improv, Cary

🎙️ Alaire Thomas
7:30 PM • Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

Plus live performances by Elephants Dancing, Charlie Flynn, Tiger Bear Wolf, and Negative Feedback.

Friday, July 17

🎻 Lindsey Stirling
7:00 PM • Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh

🎸 Phish
7:00 PM • Walnut Creek, Raleigh

😂 Pauly Shore
7:00 PM & 9:15 PM • Goodnights Comedy Club

🎤 Ian Lara
7:30 PM & 9:45 PM • Room 861 at Goodnights

🎵 Additional performances include:

• Wombo
• First Day Back
• Ahn
• Keller Williams
• Kendall Street Company

Saturday, July 18

😂 Pauly Shore
7:00 PM • Goodnights Comedy Club

🎸 BossMan Dlow
8:00 PM • The Ritz, Raleigh

🎤 Ian Lara
7:30 PM & 10:00 PM • Room 861

🎶 Other featured performances include:

• Dikembe
• Austin Meade
• Trial by Fire: A Tribute to Journey
• Bird and Byron
• Pietasters

Sunday, July 19

🎼 Vishal and Sheykhar
5:15 PM • Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

😂 Pauly Shore
7:00 PM • Goodnights

🎵 Syndicate99
7:00 PM • Local 506

🎸 Time Out of Mind: Bob Dylan Tribute
7:30 PM • Lincoln Theatre

🎤 Ian Lara
7:30 PM • Room 861

🎶 Slumbering Sun
8:00 PM • The Pinhook

Monday, July 20

🎹 Tori Amos
7:30 PM • Durham Performing Arts Center

🎸 Kurt Vile and The Violators
8:00 PM • Haw River Ballroom

🎵 Breakdancing Ronald Reagan
8:00 PM • The Pinhook

Tuesday, July 21

🎤 Mikaela Davis
7:30 PM • The Pinhook

😂 Crystal Marie
7:30 PM • Goodnights Comedy Club

🎵 Cat Power
8:00 PM • Haw River Ballroom

🎸 Renee Christine
8:00 PM • The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh

Top Picks This Week

⭐ Phish at Walnut Creek
⭐ Lindsey Stirling at Red Hat Amphitheater
⭐ Train, Barenaked Ladies & Matt Nathanson
⭐ Tori Amos at DPAC
⭐ Cat Power at Haw River Ballroom
⭐ Pauly Shore at Goodnights Comedy Club
⭐ James Austin Johnson at Goodnights
⭐ BossMan Dlow at The Ritz

Whether you’re looking for arena concerts, intimate club shows, Broadway-style performances, or nationally touring comedians, this week is packed with entertainment across the Triangle.

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Triangle Big Ticket Events Guide – Top Concerts Comedy and Live Entertainment | July 1–7, 2026

Looking for the biggest shows happening around the Triangle this week? From nationally touring comedians and legendary musicians to tribute bands and can’t-miss concerts, the Triangle is packed with entertainment from Wednesday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Whether you’re planning a date night, celebrating the Fourth of July weekend, or looking for live music after work, here’s your guide to the week’s biggest ticketed events.

Wednesday, July 1

Stormy Daniels

7:30 p.m.
Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Kick off the week with an evening of comedy and storytelling at one of Raleigh’s premier comedy venues.

Todd Rundgren

8:00 p.m.
Carolina Theatre – Durham

Rock legend Todd Rundgren brings decades of classic hits and musicianship to the historic Carolina Theatre.

Thursday, July 2

Cliff Cash

7:30 p.m.
Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Award-winning comedian Cliff Cash delivers an evening of sharp wit and Southern storytelling.

COGS

8:00 p.m.
The Pinhook – Durham

Enjoy an energetic night of live independent music at one of Durham’s favorite intimate venues.

Friday, July 3

Devi Sri Prasad

6:00 p.m.
Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts – Raleigh

International music sensation Devi Sri Prasad performs an unforgettable concert celebrating film music and global entertainment.

Cliff Cash

7:00 p.m. & 9:15 p.m.
Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Choose from two Friday night performances.

beckwith – Tribute Band

7:30 p.m.
The Blue Note Grill – Durham

Enjoy an evening of classic favorites performed by one of the area’s top tribute acts.

Excitable – The Ultimate Def Leppard Tribute

8:00 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Rock out to all the biggest Def Leppard hits during this high-energy tribute performance.

Saturday, July 4

Darren Brand

7:00 p.m.
Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Celebrate Independence Day with laughs from comedian Darren Brand.

Sunday, July 5

Darren Brand

7:00 p.m.
Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

One more opportunity to catch one of comedy’s rising stars.

Madison Beer

7:30 p.m.
Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh

Pop superstar Madison Beer brings her highly anticipated tour to Downtown Raleigh.

Harry Connick Jr.

7:30 p.m.
Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) – Durham

Award-winning entertainer Harry Connick Jr. performs an evening of jazz, pop, and timeless classics.

Pollute.

8:00 p.m.
Local 506 – Chapel Hill

Experience an intimate live performance at one of Chapel Hill’s legendary music venues.

Monday, July 6

Bellows

7:30 p.m.
The Pinhook – Durham

Discover emerging independent music during this live performance.

Tuesday, July 7

Throwback Sounds of Summer

12:45 p.m.
Rudy Theatre – Selma

Enjoy classic hits and nostalgic favorites during this daytime summer concert.

North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest

7:30 p.m.
Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

See the Triangle’s funniest comedians compete for one of North Carolina comedy’s biggest honors.

Plan Your Week Around the Triangle

This week’s entertainment lineup has something for everyone. Comedy fans can catch multiple performances at Goodnights Comedy Club, while music lovers can choose from legendary artists like Todd Rundgren and Harry Connick Jr., chart-topping pop star Madison Beer, international sensation Devi Sri Prasad, and exciting tribute concerts throughout the holiday weekend.

If you’re looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live entertainment happening across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond, this guide has you covered.

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Triangle Big Ticket Weekly Event Guide – June 2–8th Edition

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live entertainment happening across the Triangle this week? From major touring artists and symphony performances to stand-up comedy and local music showcases, the Triangle is packed with can’t-miss events from June 2 through June 8, 2026.

Whether you’re a fan of country, hip-hop, rock, indie music, orchestral performances, or comedy, here’s your guide to the week’s biggest ticketed events in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, Wake Forest, Dunn, and beyond.

Tuesday, June 2

Machine Gun Kelly & Wiz Khalifa

🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh

Two of hip-hop’s biggest names share the stage for one of the summer’s most anticipated concerts.

High Fade

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh

The Scottish funk-rock trio brings its high-energy performance to downtown Raleigh.

Wednesday, June 3

Oliver Anthony

🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh

The viral country-folk sensation performs an intimate show in downtown Raleigh.

Ari Lennox

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 The Ritz, Raleigh

R&B star Ari Lennox returns to Raleigh with her signature soulful sound and powerful live performance.

Thursday, June 4

Sam Barber

🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh

One of country music’s fastest-rising stars takes over downtown Raleigh’s premier outdoor venue.

Ashley Gavin

🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

Nationally touring comedian Ashley Gavin delivers an evening of stand-up comedy.

Esther Rose

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 The Pinhook, Durham

Indie-Americana favorite Esther Rose performs in an intimate Durham setting.

Abbas Wahab

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights, Raleigh

A rising voice in comedy brings sharp observations and storytelling to Raleigh.

Bayside

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro

The legendary punk-rock band returns to one of North Carolina’s most iconic music venues.

Jack Stepanian

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh

Local music fans can catch an evening of live performances downtown.

Friday, June 5

Felipe Esparza

🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Raleigh Improv, Cary

The popular comedian and podcast host kicks off a weekend of performances.

Dave Matthews Band

🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh

One of the week’s biggest concerts arrives as Dave Matthews Band returns to Raleigh.

A Tale of Two

🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots, Wake Forest

An intimate evening of storytelling and music.

Autumn Bruewer

🕢 7:30 PM & 9:45 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights, Raleigh

Catch one of comedy’s rising performers during multiple Friday shows.

Haute & Freddy

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro

Indie-pop fans won’t want to miss this energetic live performance.

North Carolina Symphony: Swan Lake Selections

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary

Experience beautiful selections from Swan Lake under the stars.

80s versus 90s: Joe Hero & Rockzilla

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh

A battle of decades featuring classic hits from two unforgettable eras.

Kit McKay

🕘 9:00 PM
📍 The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh

Cyclops

🕙 10:00 PM
📍 The Underground, Raleigh

Saturday, June 6

Throwback Sounds of Summer

🕧 12:45 PM
📍 Rudy Theatre, Selma

A nostalgic afternoon celebrating timeless favorites.

Triumphant Quartet

🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Stewart Theater, Dunn

Award-winning Southern Gospel music comes to Dunn.

Felipe Esparza

🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Raleigh Improv, Cary

James Murray

🕖 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

The Impractical Jokers star brings his stand-up tour to Raleigh.

Khalid & Lauv

🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh

One of the biggest pop events of the week arrives downtown.

Autumn Bruewer

🕢 7:30 PM & 🕙 10:00 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights, Raleigh

Gracie and Rachel

🕢 7:30 PM
📍 The Pinhook, Durham

North Carolina Symphony: A Space Spectacular – Star Wars & More

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary

A family-friendly symphonic adventure featuring music inspired by Star Wars and space exploration.

Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band

🕘 9:00 PM
📍 The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh

Get ready for a high-energy funk and dance party.

Sunday, June 7

The Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert

🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh

One of Raleigh’s most beloved musical traditions returns with a spring performance.

The Black Crowes, Whiskey Myers & Southall

🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh

A powerhouse lineup of Southern rock and country favorites.

Balmora

🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Kings, Raleigh

Will Abeles

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights, Raleigh

Patrick Wolf

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh

Monday, June 8

Mellowpunk

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 The Pinhook, Durham

Wrap up the week with live music in one of Durham’s favorite venues.

Top Picks This Week

⭐ Machine Gun Kelly & Wiz Khalifa
⭐ Dave Matthews Band
⭐ Khalid & Lauv
⭐ Ari Lennox
⭐ The Black Crowes, Whiskey Myers & Southall
⭐ North Carolina Symphony at Koka Booth
⭐ James Murray at Goodnights
⭐ Felipe Esparza at Raleigh Improv

Plan Your Week in the Triangle

The first week of June brings major concerts, nationally touring comedians, symphony performances, and local music showcases throughout the Triangle. Whether you’re looking for a stadium-sized concert, a comedy club experience, or an intimate live music venue, there are plenty of reasons to get out and explore this week.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for more Triangle event guides, concert announcements, entertainment news, and things to do across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond.

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Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide: Concerts, Comedy & Live Entertainment Across the Triangle (May 11–17, 2026)

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Raleigh, Durham, Carrboro, Wake Forest, Saxapahaw, and beyond this week? The Triangle is packed with major touring acts, indie favorites, metal shows, orchestral performances, comedy nights, and late-night events from May 11 through May 17, 2026.

From Kid Cudi and David Byrne to Godsmack, Iron & Wine, Lucinda Williams, and the North Carolina Symphony, the DoRaleigh week’s Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide highlights some of the hottest entertainment events happening across the region.

Monday, May 11, 2026

Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss & Signs of the Swarm

7:00 PM
📍 The Ritz — Raleigh, NC

Heavy music fans can kick off the week with an intense night of deathcore and metal performances at The Ritz featuring Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss, and Signs of the Swarm.

David Byrne

8:00 PM
📍 Durham Performing Arts Center — Durham, NC

Legendary musician and former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne brings his acclaimed live performance to DPAC for a night of innovative music and unforgettable stage production.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Kid Cudi

6:30 PM
📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek — Raleigh, NC

One of hip-hop’s most influential artists takes over Walnut Creek with a highly anticipated performance featuring fan favorites and new material.

Kreator

7:30 PM
📍 The Ritz — Raleigh, NC

German thrash metal legends Kreator bring high-energy metal to Raleigh for a loud and unforgettable evening.

David Byrne

8:00 PM
📍 Durham Performing Arts Center — Durham, NC

A second night of David Byrne at DPAC gives Triangle music lovers another chance to catch one of music’s most iconic performers live.

Bill Callahan

8:00 PM
📍 Haw River Ballroom — Saxapahaw, NC

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Bill Callahan delivers an intimate indie-folk performance in one of North Carolina’s most unique music venues.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Throwback Sounds of Summer

12:45 PM
📍 Rudy Theatre — Selma, NC

Enjoy nostalgic summer hits and classic favorites during this daytime performance in Selma.

The Wilson Springs Hotel

8:00 PM
📍 The Pour House Music Hall — Raleigh, NC

Bluegrass and Americana fans can enjoy an evening of energetic live music at The Pour House.

Adam Minnick

8:00 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club — Raleigh, NC

Catch stand-up comedy from Adam Minnick at one of Raleigh’s top comedy venues.

Jacoozy

8:00 PM
📍 The Lincoln Theatre — Raleigh, NC

Electronic and experimental sounds take over Lincoln Theatre for a lively Thursday night show.

Friday, May 15, 2026

Noah Guthrie

7:30 PM
📍 The Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots — Wake Forest, NC

Experience an intimate live performance from singer-songwriter Noah Guthrie in Wake Forest.

Matt Ross

7:30 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club — Raleigh, NC

Comedy fans can catch Matt Ross during a weekend run at Goodnights.

Mint Field

7:30 PM
📍 The Pinhook — Durham, NC

Dream-pop and shoegaze vibes arrive in Durham with Mint Field.

By Storm

8:00 PM
📍 Cat’s Cradle Back Room — Carrboro, NC

Enjoy an energetic indie performance at the iconic Cat’s Cradle Back Room.

Brodie Cormack Band

8:00 PM
📍 The Lincoln Theatre — Raleigh, NC

Live country and southern rock take center stage at Lincoln Theatre.

Lucinda Williams and Her Band

9:00 PM
📍 Haw River Ballroom — Saxapahaw, NC

Grammy-winning Americana legend Lucinda Williams performs in Saxapahaw for what promises to be a memorable evening.

Resurrection: A Goth Night

9:00 PM
📍 The Pour House Music Hall — Raleigh, NC

Dance the night away at this goth-inspired nightlife event featuring darkwave, industrial, and alternative sounds.

Jantsen

10:00 PM
📍 The Underground — Raleigh, NC

Bass music fans can close out Friday night with an energetic electronic performance from Jantsen.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Overcome Fest

2:00 PM
📍 The Lincoln Theatre — Raleigh, NC

This multi-act festival brings together heavy music and hardcore performances for an all-day event in downtown Raleigh.

John Crist

7:00 PM
📍 Durham Performing Arts Center — Durham, NC

Popular comedian John Crist takes the stage at DPAC for a night of stand-up comedy.

Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots & Dorothy

7:00 PM
📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek — Raleigh, NC

A massive rock lineup hits Raleigh with performances from Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots, and Dorothy.

Ole 60

7:30 PM
📍 Red Hat Amphitheater — Raleigh, NC

Country and southern rock fans can enjoy a live outdoor concert in downtown Raleigh.

Matt Ross

7:30 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club — Raleigh, NC

Another chance to catch Matt Ross live at Goodnights Comedy Club.

North Carolina Symphony: Capathia Jenkins & Ryan Shaw – ICON: Motown and Beyond

8:00 PM
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts — Raleigh, NC

Celebrate Motown classics and legendary hits with the North Carolina Symphony alongside powerhouse vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw.

Iron & Wine

8:00 PM
📍 Haw River Ballroom — Saxapahaw, NC

Beloved indie-folk artist Iron & Wine performs in the intimate Haw River Ballroom setting.

Toadies, Local H & Vandoliers

8:00 PM
📍 The Ritz — Raleigh, NC

Alternative rock fans can catch a stacked lineup featuring Toadies, Local H, and Vandoliers.

Andrew Marlin & Josh Oliver

8:00 PM
📍 Cat’s Cradle — Carrboro, NC

Roots and Americana music shine during this special performance in Carrboro.

The Bleeding Hearts

8:00 PM
📍 The Pour House Music Hall — Raleigh, NC

Enjoy live rock and alternative music at The Pour House.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Triangle Youth Orchestra

2:00 PM & 5:00 PM
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts — Raleigh, NC

Support young musicians from across the region during this special orchestral performance showcase.

Emo Philips

4:00 PM
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club — Raleigh, NC

Legendary comedian Emo Philips brings his signature surreal humor to Raleigh.

Punch Brothers

7:30 PM
📍 Carolina Theatre — Durham, NC

Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass group Punch Brothers perform live in Durham.

Matt Ross

7:30 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club — Raleigh, NC

The weekend comedy run wraps up with another performance from Matt Ross.

Iron & Wine

8:00 PM
📍 Cat’s Cradle — Carrboro, NC

A second Triangle appearance from Iron & Wine gives fans another chance to catch the acclaimed indie artist live.

The Black Angels & L.A. Witch

8:00 PM
📍 The Lincoln Theatre — Raleigh, NC

Psychedelic rock and dark surf-rock collide for a memorable Sunday night concert.

Yot Club

8:00 PM
📍 Motorco Music Hall — Durham, NC

Catch indie-pop and lo-fi sounds live at Motorco.

Grace Ives

8:00 PM
📍 Cat’s Cradle Back Room — Carrboro, NC

Electronic-pop artist Grace Ives performs in Carrboro.

Square One

8:00 PM
📍 The Pour House Music Hall — Raleigh, NC

Close out the weekend with live music at The Pour House in downtown Raleigh.

Plan Your Week of Live Entertainment in the Triangle

Whether you’re into hip-hop, indie rock, Americana, orchestral music, hardcore, stand-up comedy, or electronic music, the Triangle’s live entertainment calendar is packed this week. From Raleigh and Durham to Carrboro, Wake Forest, Selma, and Saxapahaw, there’s something happening every night.

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