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Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide (May 5–11, 2026)

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live entertainment across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and the Triangle this week? The DoRaleigh Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide highlights the top must-see performances from Tuesday, May 5 through Monday, May 11, 2026.

From major touring artists to comedy headliners and symphony performances, here’s your curated list of the best ticketed events happening across the Triangle.

Tuesday, May 5 – Live Music & Comedy

• Nurse’s Night Out
  ⏰ 7:00 PM
  📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club (Raleigh)
• Flyte
  ⏰ 8:00 PM
  📍 Motorco Music Hall (Durham)
• Gelli Haha
  ⏰ 8:00 PM
  📍 Cat’s Cradle Back Room (Carrboro)

Wednesday, May 6 – Big Names Across the Triangle

• Che – The Ritz (Raleigh) – 7:00 PM
• Unprocessed – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro) – 8:00 PM
• Dru Montana – Room 861 at Goodnights (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Prince Daddy and The Hyena – Motorco Music Hall (Durham) – 8:00 PM
• Soulja Boy – The Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Durham Symphony Orchestra: Letters to America – Carolina Theatre (Durham) – 8:00 PM

Thursday, May 7 – Comedy & Indie Sounds

• Martin Amini – Goodnights Comedy Club (Raleigh) – 7:30 PM
• Skizzy Mars – Motorco Music Hall (Durham) – 8:00 PM
• Brendan Sagalow – Room 861 at Goodnights (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Theo Kandel – The Pinhook (Durham) – 8:00 PM
• Madeline Goldstein – The Pour House (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Florence Dore – Cat’s Cradle Back Room (Carrboro) – 8:00 PM

Friday, May 8 – Major Shows & Concerts

• North Carolina Symphony: Appalachian Spring (Carlos Miguel Prieto)
  ⏰ 12:00 PM & 8:00 PM
  📍 Meymandi Concert Hall (Raleigh)
• Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert & Them Dirty Roses
  ⏰ 6:30 PM
  📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek (Raleigh)
• Bilmuri – Red Hat Amphitheater (Raleigh) – 7:00 PM
• Architects – The Ritz (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Cosmic Charlie – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro) – 8:00 PM
• Yarn – The Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh) – 8:30 PM

Comedy Highlights:

• Martin Amini (multiple shows) – Goodnights
• Brendan Sagalow (multiple shows) – Room 861
• Jamie Lissow & Erik Griffin – Raleigh Improv (Cary)

Saturday, May 9 – Packed Night of Live Entertainment

• Vertical Horizon – Ting Stadium (Holly Springs) – 6:30 PM
• Caifanes – The Ritz (Raleigh) – 7:00 PM
• North Carolina Symphony: Appalachian Spring – Meymandi Concert Hall – 8:00 PM
• Bahamas – Haw River Ballroom (Saxapahaw) – 8:00 PM
• Live Dead & Brothers Tribute – The Pour House (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Disciple of the Garden (Chris Cornell Tribute) – Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• John R. Miller – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro) – 8:00 PM

Comedy continues with Martin Amini, Brendan Sagalow, and Erik Griffin across multiple venues.

Sunday, May 10 – Live Music & Comedy Showcase

• Avatar, Fleshgod Apocalypse & Frozen Soul
  ⏰ 7:00 PM
  📍 The Ritz (Raleigh)
• Magnolia Park – Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Failure – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro) – 8:00 PM
• The Hip Snacks – The Pour House (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Cristina Vane – Kings (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM

Comedy Spotlight:

• AAPI Stand-Up Showcase – Room 861 at Goodnights
• Erik Griffin – Raleigh Improv
• Kel Perez – Goodnights Comedy Club

Monday, May 11 – Can’t-Miss Performances

• Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss & Signs of the Swarm
  ⏰ 7:00 PM
  📍 The Ritz (Raleigh)
• David Byrne
  ⏰ 8:00 PM
  📍 Durham Performing Arts Center (Durham)

📍 Plan Your Week in the Triangle

From arena concerts and indie shows to top-tier comedy and symphony performances, this week is stacked with unforgettable experiences across the Triangle.

Make sure to grab tickets early and check back daily on DoRaleigh.com for more event guides, nightlife updates, and local happenings.

Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page. If you interested in Advertising click here.

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Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide (May 5–11, 2026)

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live entertainment across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and the Triangle this week? The DoRaleigh Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide highlights the top must-see performances from Tuesday, May 5 through Monday, May 11, 2026.

From major touring artists to comedy headliners and symphony performances, here’s your curated list of the best ticketed events happening across the Triangle.

Tuesday, May 5 – Live Music & Comedy

• Nurse’s Night Out
  ⏰ 7:00 PM
  📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club (Raleigh)
• Flyte
  ⏰ 8:00 PM
  📍 Motorco Music Hall (Durham)
• Gelli Haha
  ⏰ 8:00 PM
  📍 Cat’s Cradle Back Room (Carrboro)

Wednesday, May 6 – Big Names Across the Triangle

• Che – The Ritz (Raleigh) – 7:00 PM
• Unprocessed – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro) – 8:00 PM
• Dru Montana – Room 861 at Goodnights (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Prince Daddy and The Hyena – Motorco Music Hall (Durham) – 8:00 PM
• Soulja Boy – The Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Durham Symphony Orchestra: Letters to America – Carolina Theatre (Durham) – 8:00 PM

Thursday, May 7 – Comedy & Indie Sounds

• Martin Amini – Goodnights Comedy Club (Raleigh) – 7:30 PM
• Skizzy Mars – Motorco Music Hall (Durham) – 8:00 PM
• Brendan Sagalow – Room 861 at Goodnights (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Theo Kandel – The Pinhook (Durham) – 8:00 PM
• Madeline Goldstein – The Pour House (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Florence Dore – Cat’s Cradle Back Room (Carrboro) – 8:00 PM

Friday, May 8 – Major Shows & Concerts

• North Carolina Symphony: Appalachian Spring (Carlos Miguel Prieto)
  ⏰ 12:00 PM & 8:00 PM
  📍 Meymandi Concert Hall (Raleigh)
• Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert & Them Dirty Roses
  ⏰ 6:30 PM
  📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek (Raleigh)
• Bilmuri – Red Hat Amphitheater (Raleigh) – 7:00 PM
• Architects – The Ritz (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Cosmic Charlie – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro) – 8:00 PM
• Yarn – The Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh) – 8:30 PM

Comedy Highlights:

• Martin Amini (multiple shows) – Goodnights
• Brendan Sagalow (multiple shows) – Room 861
• Jamie Lissow & Erik Griffin – Raleigh Improv (Cary)

Saturday, May 9 – Packed Night of Live Entertainment

• Vertical Horizon – Ting Stadium (Holly Springs) – 6:30 PM
• Caifanes – The Ritz (Raleigh) – 7:00 PM
• North Carolina Symphony: Appalachian Spring – Meymandi Concert Hall – 8:00 PM
• Bahamas – Haw River Ballroom (Saxapahaw) – 8:00 PM
• Live Dead & Brothers Tribute – The Pour House (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Disciple of the Garden (Chris Cornell Tribute) – Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• John R. Miller – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro) – 8:00 PM

Comedy continues with Martin Amini, Brendan Sagalow, and Erik Griffin across multiple venues.

Sunday, May 10 – Live Music & Comedy Showcase

• Avatar, Fleshgod Apocalypse & Frozen Soul
  ⏰ 7:00 PM
  📍 The Ritz (Raleigh)
• Magnolia Park – Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Failure – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro) – 8:00 PM
• The Hip Snacks – The Pour House (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM
• Cristina Vane – Kings (Raleigh) – 8:00 PM

Comedy Spotlight:

• AAPI Stand-Up Showcase – Room 861 at Goodnights
• Erik Griffin – Raleigh Improv
• Kel Perez – Goodnights Comedy Club

Monday, May 11 – Can’t-Miss Performances

• Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss & Signs of the Swarm
  ⏰ 7:00 PM
  📍 The Ritz (Raleigh)
• David Byrne
  ⏰ 8:00 PM
  📍 Durham Performing Arts Center (Durham)

📍 Plan Your Week in the Triangle

From arena concerts and indie shows to top-tier comedy and symphony performances, this week is stacked with unforgettable experiences across the Triangle.

Make sure to grab tickets early and check back daily on DoRaleigh.com for more event guides, nightlife updates, and local happenings.

Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page. If you interested in Advertising click here.

Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

The Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide

Your Guide to the Triangle’s Major Events | January 8–11th Edition

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live performances across the Triangle and beyond? This week’s Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide highlights nationally touring comedians, major symphony performances, tribute bands, and standout live music happening in Raleigh, Durham, Carrboro, Wake Forest, and surrounding North Carolina communities.

🎤 Thursday, January 8, 2026

Amber Autry

9:15 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

Kick off the weekend early with sharp, high-energy stand-up from Amber Autry at one of Raleigh’s premier comedy venues.

🎶 Friday, January 9, 2026

Ali Siddiq

7:00 PM

📍 Dunn Center for the Performing Arts – Rocky Mount, NC

Don D.C. Curry

7:00 PM & 9:15 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

Jesse Fox

7:30 PM

📍 The Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots – Wake Forest, NC

Liz Miele

7:30 PM & 9:45 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Symphony: JoAnn Falletta – Carmina Burana

8:00 PM

📍 Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts – Raleigh, NC

Shoot To Thrill – AC/DC Tribute Band

8:00 PM

📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC

Muscadine Bloodline

8:00 PM

📍 Carolina Theatre of Durham – Durham, NC

🎸 Saturday, January 10, 2026

Abbey Road Live

4:00 PM & 8:00 PM

📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro, NC

Lonesome River Band

7:00 PM

📍 Liberty Showcase Theater – Liberty, NC

Don D.C. Curry

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

Balsam Range

7:30 PM

📍 Edna E. Boykin Cultural Center – Wilson, NC

Liz Miele

7:30 PM

📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Symphony: JoAnn Falletta – Carmina Burana

8:00 PM

📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh, NC

Emo Night Karaoke

8:00 PM

📍 The Ritz – Raleigh, NC

Heart Brigade: A Tribute to Heart

8:00 PM

📍 The Lincoln Theatre– Raleigh, NC

🎭 Sunday, January 11, 2026

Matt Stone and the TEC Band: Elvis in Person

7:00 PM

📍 Fletcher Opera Theater at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts – Raleigh, NC

Don D.C. Curry

7:00 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

Rob Stant

7:30 PM

📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

This week’s lineup delivers:

National touring comedians Major symphony performances Sold-out caliber tribute and country acts Iconic Triangle venues

If you’re planning a night out, this is the weekend to grab tickets early. Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

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The Triangle Event Guide Monday January 5th Edition

Kick off your week with a full slate of free, discounted, and family-friendly events across the Triangle. From skating deals and library programs to art walks, comedy, and live entertainment, Monday offers something for everyone in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel-Hill.

🎉 All-Day & Daytime Events

⛸️ Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton

All Day | Discounted | Fenton, Cary

Enjoy $3 off skating during Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square. A fun and affordable way to spend the day—check the website for exact hours.

🚂 Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | FREE | Durham County Main Library

1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | FREE | Durham County Main Library

This popular model train show returns with two viewing sessions. Perfect for families, train enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a cozy indoor activity.

🥫 Free Food Distribution

2:00 p.m. | FREE | Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, Durham

A community-focused food distribution providing support and resources for local residents.

🌆 Afternoon & Evening Events

🎨 Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown Raleigh

4:45 p.m. | FREE | Downtown Raleigh

Explore public art, murals, and creative spaces during this guided and self-paced art walk through downtown.

📖 Silent Reading Club

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | FREE | The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom

Bring your own book, grab a drink, and enjoy quiet community reading time in a relaxed setting.

🏮 North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | $16.74–$30.64 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Experience stunning illuminated lantern displays, cultural performances, and seasonal food vendors at one of the Triangle’s most beloved winter events.

🎤 Early Karaoke

6:00 p.m. | FREE | The Northside District

Warm up your vocal cords early and sing your favorites in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.

😂 Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | FREE | Flying Saucer Raleigh

Laugh your way through Monday night with stand-up comedy from local and regional performers.

🎲 Board Game Night

7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham

Bring friends or make new ones over classic and modern board games—no experience required.

🏒 Air Hockey Tournament

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh

Compete for bragging rights in this fast-paced air hockey tournament at one of Raleigh’s favorite arcades.

🎶 Carrboro Open Mic

8:00 p.m.–11:59 p.m. | FREE | Speakeasy, Carrboro

Musicians, poets, and performers take the stage during this late-night open mic tradition.

Why Check the Triangle Event Guide?

The Triangle is packed with things to do—even on a Monday. This guide highlights: Free and low-cost events Family-friendly activities Arts, culture, and nightlife Community-focused gatherings

Check back daily for more Triangle-wide happenings. Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

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