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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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The Raleigh Big Ticket Weekly Event Guide October 21–27th Edition

Get ready for another electrifying week across the Triangle! From legendary icons like Diana Ross to modern powerhouses like NBA YoungBoy and Pierce the Veil, this week’s lineup is overflowing with must-see shows. Whether you’re catching an intimate set in Carrboro or a high-energy spectacle at the Lenovo Center, this guide highlights every major ticketed event you won’t want to miss.

🎤 Tuesday, October 21

Kick off the week with hard rock, soul, and nostalgia.

Mudvayne – Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh (6:30 PM) Magdalena Bay – The Ritz, Raleigh (8:00 PM) Billy Raffoul – Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro (8:00 PM) Xana – Local 506, Chapel Hill (8:00 PM) Diana Ross – DPAC, Durham (8:00 PM) Matisyahu – The Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh (8:00 PM)

🎸 Wednesday, October 22

A night of rock revival and powerhouse performances.

Twilight in Concert – DPAC, Durham (7:30 PM) Joanne Shaw Taylor – Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh (7:30 PM) The Sword, Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol & Moon Destroys – Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh (8:00 PM) Lamp (Band) – The Ritz, Raleigh (8:00 PM)

🎭 Thursday, October 23

Comedy meets music as indie stars and cover bands light up the night.

Battle of the Broker Bands – Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh (6:00 PM) Ward Davis – Bird’s Nest Listening Room, Dunn (7:00 PM) Confetti – Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro (8:00 PM) Ruston Kelly – Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro (8:00 PM) Sureni Weerasekera – Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh (8:00 PM) Candlelight: Tribute to Adele – Historic Wakefield Barn, Wake Forest (9:00 PM)

🎧 Friday, October 24

A massive night for Raleigh’s music and comedy lovers.

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles – Greg Poole Jr. All Faiths Chapel, Raleigh (6:30 PM) Hirie – Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard, Raleigh (7:00 PM) Kevin Smith – Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh (7:00 PM, 9:15 PM) NBA YoungBoy – Lenovo Center, Raleigh (7:30 PM) Bassem Youssef – DPAC, Durham (8:00 PM) Jacoozy – The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh (8:00 PM) Quadeca – Motorco Music Hall, Durham (8:00 PM) Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA Tribute – Greg Poole Jr. All Faiths Chapel, Raleigh (8:45 PM) Kloud – The Underground, Raleigh (10:00 PM)

🎺 Saturday, October 25

A massive weekend lineup with pop, rock, and symphony performances.

NC Symphony: Halloween Spooktacular Family Concert – Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh (1:00 PM & 4:00 PM) Pierce The Veil – Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Raleigh (7:00 PM) Tate McRae – Lenovo Center, Raleigh (7:30 PM) Jo Koy – DPAC, Durham (8:00 PM) Brian Culbertson – Carolina Theatre, Durham (8:00 PM) Lawrence (Band) – The Ritz, Raleigh (8:00 PM) Unchained – Tribute to Van Halen – Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh (8:00 PM)

🎷 Sunday, October 26

Cool down your weekend with soulful performances and indie vibes.

Tim Hawkins – Northwood Temple Church, Fayetteville (7:00 PM) Gigi LeFlair – Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh (7:00 PM) White Reaper – Kings, Raleigh (7:30 PM) Nation of Language – Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro (8:00 PM) Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – Carolina Theatre, Durham (8:00 PM) Acid Mothers Temple – The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh (8:00 PM)

🎵 Monday, October 27

Ease into your week with an alt-rock closeout.

The Jins – Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro (7:00 PM)

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The Triangle Big Ticket Entertainment Guide October 7–13th Edition

The Triangle is packed with live music, comedy, and cultural experiences this week — from Americana favorites and reggae legends to symphony classics and sold-out country shows. Whether you’re planning a date night in Downtown Raleigh, a concert in Durham, or a show in Chapel Hill, here’s your complete guide to this week’s can’t-miss performances across the region.

🎵 Tuesday, October 7

Mipso

🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

North Carolina’s beloved indie-folk band returns home for a harmony-filled night celebrating roots and storytelling.

Jonah Marais

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Local 506 – Chapel Hill

The pop singer and Why Don’t We alum brings his solo tour to an intimate Chapel Hill crowd.

Real Estate

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Haw River Ballroom – Saxapahaw

Dreamy guitar tones and nostalgic indie vibes echo through the Haw River Ballroom in this must-see show.

Black Uhuru

🕣 8:30 PM | 📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Jamaican reggae pioneers bring their legendary sound to downtown Raleigh for one unforgettable night.

🎸 Wednesday, October 8

Steven Wilson

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Carolina Theatre – Durham

The Porcupine Tree frontman and prog-rock genius showcases his acclaimed solo material live on stage.

The 502s

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Ritz – Raleigh

Folk-pop joy at its finest — The 502s bring sunshine, sing-alongs, and pure good vibes.

😂 Thursday, October 9

Marianas Trench

🕕 6:00 PM | 📍 The Ritz – Raleigh

Canadian pop-rock superstars light up The Ritz with theatrical flair and powerful vocals.

Joe Dombrowski

🕡 6:30 PM | 📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Teacher-turned-comedian Joe Dombrowski brings classroom chaos and stand-up hilarity to Goodnights.

Jesus Aguaje Ramos & His Buena Vista Orchestra

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Carolina Theatre – Durham

A night of Cuban classics and world-class musicianship led by one of Havana’s finest.

Chris Knight Trio

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Raw southern storytelling meets gritty guitar in this soulful country-rock performance.

The Frights

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Motorco Music Hall – Durham

Surf-punk chaos and high-energy anthems ignite Motorco’s stage.

Friday, October 10

Joe Dombrowski

🕡 6:30 PM + 🕣 8:45 PM | 📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Jon Pardi

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh

Country star Jon Pardi headlines Red Hat with his signature honky-tonk charm.

Sounds of Suspense: Alan Howarth

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Carolina Theatre – Durham

Horror film composer Alan Howarth performs eerie synth scores from Halloween and beyond.

Tell Me Lies – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Dunn Center – Rocky Mount

Martha Bassett

🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Magnolia Roots – Wake Forest

South Arcade

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle Back Room – Carrboro

American Aquarium

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Raleigh’s own country-rock heroes play a hometown favorite.

Bass Drum of Death

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Motorco Music Hall – Durham

Freddie Gibbs

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Ritz – Raleigh

Grammy-nominated rapper Freddie Gibbs brings his sharp bars and smooth flow to Raleigh.

North Carolina Symphony: All Beethoven

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto leads a night dedicated to Beethoven’s timeless masterpieces.

The Breakfast Club – 80s Tribute Band

🕣 8:30 PM | 📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Saturday, October 11

Classic Country Jubilee

🕐 12:45 PM & 🕕 6:45 PM | 📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

🕓 4:00 PM & 🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Liberty Showcase Theater – Liberty

Bluegrass royalty take the stage for an evening of virtuosic picking and harmonies.

Nurse John

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Crown Theatre – Fayetteville

Glare

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle Back Room – Carrboro

All The Feels R&B

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 The Ritz – Raleigh

Exile

🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 The Acorn Center – Littleton

Trio Con Brio Copenhagen

🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Baldwin Auditorium, Duke University – Durham

Legends of Laughter

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Raleigh Memorial Auditorium – Raleigh

A powerhouse comedy showcase featuring some of the funniest names in stand-up.

Mind’s Eye

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Local 506 – Chapel Hill

Jorge Luis Chacín

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Clayton Center – Clayton

Joe Hero – Foo Fighters Tribute

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

North Carolina Symphony: All Beethoven (Encore)

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

Sunday, October 12

Pokey LaFarge

🕕 6:00 PM | 📍 North Carolina Museum of Art – Raleigh

Vintage Americana and roots rhythms fill the NCMA amphitheater.

Crowder, Passion Music, Louie Giglio & Kari Jobe Carnes

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Crown Coliseum – Fayetteville

Justin Whitehead

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Ethan Regan

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Colony House

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Pinkshift

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle Back Room – Carrboro

Monday, October 13

Stacey Ryan

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle Back Room – Carrboro

Frost Children

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Motorco Music Hall – Durham

Sir Chloe

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Plan Your Week in the Triangle

From the timeless harmonies of Ricky Skaggs to the high-energy beats of Freddie Gibbs and the symphonic beauty of Beethoven, this week’s lineup is a showcase of everything that makes the Triangle one of the South’s best live-entertainment regions. Explore more concerts, comedy, and cultural events at DoRaleigh.com

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