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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 28–August 3rd Edition

The Triangle’s entertainment calendar is packed with concerts, comedy competitions, tribute bands and late-night performances this week. Major highlights include Bob Dylan, O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw, Lisa Loeb, Toto, Passion Pit, The Mavericks and The Crystal Method.

From Raleigh and Durham to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Garner, Selma and Princeton, here are the Triangle’s biggest ticketed events happening from Tuesday, July 28, through Monday, August 3, 2026.

Tuesday, July 28

Bob Dylan

Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan brings his celebrated catalog to downtown Raleigh.

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

North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest

Local comedians compete for laughs and a chance to advance in one of the state’s signature comedy competitions.

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

Wednesday, July 29

O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw and Lisa Loeb

Three popular acts share the stage for one of the week’s biggest outdoor concerts in downtown Raleigh.

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Venue: Red Hat Amphitheater
• City: Raleigh

Toto, Christopher Cross and The Romantics

Fans of classic rock and pop can see Toto, Christopher Cross and The Romantics during a multi-artist concert at Walnut Creek.

• Time: 6:45 p.m.
• Venue: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
• City: Raleigh

North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest

The statewide comedy competition continues with another group of performers.

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

Joke City

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

Eleni Mandell

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

3BallMTY

Mexican electronic group 3BallMTY brings its high-energy sound to downtown Raleigh.

• Time: 9 p.m.
• Venue: Enigma Night Club
• City: Raleigh

Thursday, July 30

The Collingsworth Family

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Princeton Church of God
• City: Princeton

Derrick Stroup

Comedian Derrick Stroup begins a multi-show weekend at Goodnights Comedy Club.

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

Felicity

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pinhook
• City: Durham

Mammoth

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

David C. Smalley

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

Quinn Sullivan

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

Joshua Quimby and Matt Pless

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

Friday, July 31

Derrick Stroup

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

Passion Pit

Indie-electronic favorite Passion Pit performs at The Ritz in Raleigh.

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

Mason James

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

Greg Mendez

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

The Mavericks

The Mavericks bring their blend of country, rock, Latin and Americana influences to Durham.

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Carolina Theatre
• City: Durham

The Whom: The Who Tribute

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

Shortest Straw: Tribute to Early Metallica

• Time: 8:30 p.m.
• Venue: Lincoln Theatre
• City: Raleigh

Derrick Stroup

• Time: 9:15 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Mason James

• Time: 9:45 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

The Crystal Method

Electronic-music pioneers The Crystal Method headline a late-night performance in Raleigh.

• Time: 10 p.m.
• Venue: Aura Lounge & Nightclub
• City: Raleigh

Saturday, August 1

Classic Country Jubilee

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

Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

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

El Boricua Es Otra Cosa

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Garner Performing Arts Center
• City: Garner

The Dear Hunter

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

Holy Wave

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

Mason James

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

Islander

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Local 506
• City: Chapel Hill

Beggars Banquet: Tribute to The Rolling Stones

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

The Rattletraps

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

Derrick Stroup

• Time: 9:30 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Mason James

• Time: 10 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Sunday, August 2

The Bleeding Hearts

• Time: 3 p.m.
• Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
• City: Raleigh

ChewieCatt

• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Venue: Lincoln Theatre
• City: Raleigh

Angelo Colina

Comedian Angelo Colina presents a Spanish-language performance at Goodnights.

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh
• Language: Spanish

Mason James

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

Fly Anakin

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

Grex

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

Monday, August 3

Zoh Amba

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pinhook
• City: Durham

The Briefs

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

Top Picks for the Week

Music fans have several major concerts to consider. Bob Dylan opens the week at Red Hat Amphitheater, followed Wednesday by two large outdoor lineups: O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw and Lisa Loeb downtown, and Toto with Christopher Cross and The Romantics at Walnut Creek.

Friday’s schedule features Passion Pit, The Mavericks and a late-night appearance by The Crystal Method. Tribute-band fans can also choose from celebrations of The Who, Metallica, Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones.

Comedy remains a major part of the week, with North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest, Derrick Stroup, Mason James, David C. Smalley, Joke City and Angelo Colina appearing across Goodnights Comedy Club and Room 861.

Plan Before You Go

Ticket prices, door times, age restrictions and venue policies vary. Popular shows may sell out, so purchase tickets through authorized sellers and confirm event details with the venue before traveling.

Outdoor concerts are also subject to weather-related changes. Review each venue’s bag policy, parking information and prohibited-items list before arriving.

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Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide – Concerts and Comedy, July 20–27, 2026

The Triangle’s entertainment calendar is packed with concerts, comedy shows and live performances from Monday, July 20, through Monday, July 27, 2026.

This week’s biggest events include Tori Amos at DPAC, Death Cab for Cutie with Japanese Breakfast at Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Guns N’ Roses with Public Enemy at Carter-Finley Stadium, Buju Banton with Stephen Marley at Red Hat Amphitheater and Noah Kahan at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Comedy fans can also catch Na’im Lynn, Steve Furey, Desi Banks, Oscar Aydin and competitors in North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest.

Monday, July 20

Tori Amos

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Durham Performing Arts Center
• City: Durham

Kurt Vile and The Violators

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Haw River Ballroom
• City: Saxapahaw

Tuesday, July 21

Mikaela Davis

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

Crystal Marie

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

Renee Christine

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

Wednesday, July 22

Death Cab for Cutie and Japanese Breakfast

Death Cab for Cutie and Japanese Breakfast bring one of the week’s biggest alternative-rock concerts to Raleigh.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
• City: Raleigh

North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest

Comedians compete for laughs and the title of North Carolina’s Funniest Person.

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

Willis

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

Osquinn

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pinhook
• City: Durham

Tunnel Vision

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

Thursday, July 23

Guns N’ Roses and Public Enemy

Two influential names in rock and hip-hop share the bill for a major stadium concert in Raleigh.

• Time: 6:25 p.m.
• Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium
• City: Raleigh

American Vanity

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

Buju Banton and Stephen Marley

Reggae stars Buju Banton and Stephen Marley perform under the downtown Raleigh skyline.

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Red Hat Amphitheater
• City: Raleigh

Oscar Aydin

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Born Without Bones

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

Friday, July 24

Ella Langley

Ella Langley brings her live show to Cary for a Friday-night performance.

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park
• City: Cary

Na’im Lynn

• Showtimes: 7 and 9:15 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Steve Furey

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

Flat River Junction

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: The Blue Note Grill
• City: Durham

Elmiene

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Ritz
• City: Raleigh

Automag

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

Renee Christine

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

Deep 6 and War Within a Breath

Deep 6 pays tribute to Pearl Jam, while War Within a Breath celebrates the music of Rage Against the Machine.

• Time: 9 p.m.
• Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
• City: Raleigh

Desi Banks

• Time: 9:15 p.m.
• Venue: Raleigh Improv
• City: Cary

Firestarter Vol. 2

Firestarter Vol. 2 celebrates alternative queer Black and Brown aesthetics during a late-night event in Durham.

• Time: 10 p.m.
• Venue: The Pinhook
• City: Durham

Saturday, July 25

Throwback Sounds of Summer

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

Noah Kahan

Noah Kahan headlines one of the Triangle’s biggest concerts of the weekend at Carter-Finley Stadium.

• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium
• City: Raleigh

Matt Maeson

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

Na’im Lynn

• Showtimes: 7 and 9:30 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Chris Acker

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

MaryJo

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Local 506
• City: Chapel Hill

Steve Furey

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

School of Rock Chapel Hill

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Cat’s Cradle Back Room
• City: Carrboro

Keith Allen

• Time: 9 p.m.
• Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
• City: Raleigh

Sunday, July 26

The Sunday Reset

• Time: 5 p.m.
• Venue: Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
• City: Raleigh

Bring Out Yer Dead

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Lincoln Theatre
• City: Raleigh

GrrrlBands Showcase

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

Na’im Lynn

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

Steve Furey

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

Destin Conrad

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Rialto Theater
• City: Raleigh

Oc3ans

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

Monday, July 27

Na’im Lynn

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

Riley! The Band

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Local 506
• City: Chapel Hill

Plan Your Week of Triangle Entertainment

Music fans have plenty to choose from this week, including stadium concerts, downtown amphitheater performances and intimate club shows. The schedule covers rock, reggae, indie music, country, hip-hop and tribute performances across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Saxapahaw and Selma.

Tickets, age restrictions, parking policies and venue rules vary by event. Showtimes and availability may also change. Attendees should confirm details directly with the venue or official ticket provider before purchasing tickets or 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 Event Guide – Top Concerts, Comedy Shows & Live Entertainment | July 5–12, 2026

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live entertainment happening around the Triangle this week? DoRaleigh.com has you covered with the hottest events taking place in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and Selma from July 5 through July 12, 2026.

Whether you’re a fan of chart-topping artists, legendary performers, stand-up comedy, indie music, or unique live experiences, there’s something happening every night across the Triangle.

Sunday, July 5

The week begins with two major performances:

• Madison Beer performs at Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh at 7:30 p.m.
• Harry Connick Jr. brings his timeless blend of jazz and pop to DPAC in Durham at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, July 6

• Indie rock fans can catch Bellows at The Pinhook in Durham beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 7

Tuesday offers entertainment for music lovers and comedy fans alike.

• Throwback Sounds of Summer at the Rudy Theatre in Selma starts at 12:45 p.m.
• The North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest continues at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 8

Laugh your way through the middle of the week as the North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest returns to Goodnights Comedy Club at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 9

Thursday features live music and comedy.

• The Ries Brothers perform at The Pour House Music Hall in Raleigh at 8 p.m.
• Comedian Bobby Jaycox takes the stage at Goodnights Comedy Club at 8 p.m.

Friday, July 10

Friday is packed with some of the biggest events of the week.

Major Concerts

• Ne-Yo & Akon – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
• Blackberry Smoke – DPAC
• The Pretty Reckless – The Ritz
• The White Buffalo – Lincoln Theatre
• Sidecar Social Club – Koka Booth Amphitheatre
• Magic Tuber Stringband – The Pinhook
• Birdleaf – Local 506
• Vastive – The Pour House Music Hall

Comedy

Comedy fans have multiple opportunities to catch:

• Tommy Davidson at Goodnights Comedy Club
• Chris Higgins at Room 861 at Goodnights

Both comedians perform early and late Friday evening.

Saturday, July 11

Saturday delivers one of the biggest entertainment lineups of the summer.

Concert Highlights

• Paul Simon – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
• Gladys Knight – Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
• Wilco – Durham Performing Arts Center
• Bedroom Division – The Pour House
• Styrofoam Winos – The Pinhook
• United We Dance – Lincoln Theatre

Special Events

• Bingo Loco returns to The Ritz with afternoon and evening shows.
• Throwback Sounds of Summer continues at the Rudy Theatre.

Comedy

Enjoy multiple performances from:

• Tommy Davidson
• Chris Higgins

with evening and late-night shows.

Sunday, July 12

Close out the weekend with more laughs as:

• Tommy Davidson performs at Goodnights Comedy Club.
• Chris Higgins appears at Room 861.

Plan Your Week

This week’s entertainment calendar features Grammy Award-winning artists, Rock & Roll legends, R&B icons, nationally touring comedians, indie favorites, and unforgettable live performances throughout the Triangle.

Whether you’re planning date night, a family outing, or a weekend with friends, there’s no shortage of incredible entertainment happening across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and surrounding communities.

Be sure to purchase tickets early for high-demand performances, especially Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Madison Beer, Ne-Yo & Akon, Harry Connick Jr., and Tommy Davidson, as many shows are expected to sell quickly.

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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 Events Guide For The Week of June 14–22 Edition

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live entertainment happening across the Triangle? From chart-topping musicians and legendary performers to nationally touring comedians and unique tribute experiences, this week’s DoRaleigh Triangle Big Ticket Events Guide highlights the can’t-miss events happening in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, Carrboro, Selma, Wilson, and beyond.

Whether you’re a fan of live music, stand-up comedy, orchestral performances, or intimate venue experiences, there’s something for everyone this week.

Top Events This Week in the Triangle

Forrest Frank

📍 Lenovo Center, Raleigh
📅 Tuesday, June 16 | 7:00 PM

One of Christian music’s fastest-rising stars brings his energetic live show to Raleigh for an unforgettable evening.

Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins

📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh
📅 Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00 PM

Rock fans won’t want to miss this powerhouse lineup featuring Grammy-winning rock icons Evanescence alongside Spiritbox and Nova Twins.

Jill Scott

📍 Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), Durham
📅 June 18 & June 20 | 8:00 PM

The legendary Jill Scott returns to the Triangle for two nights of soulful vocals, timeless hits, and unforgettable performances.

Ralph Barbosa

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
📅 June 18–20

One of comedy’s hottest rising stars takes over Goodnights for multiple performances throughout the weekend.

Hank Williams Jr.

📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh
📅 Saturday, June 20 | 6:30 PM

Country music icon Hank Williams Jr. brings decades of hits and Southern rock energy to Raleigh.

North Carolina Symphony: Mozart by Moonlight

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
📅 Saturday, June 20 | 8:00 PM

Experience a magical evening under the stars as the North Carolina Symphony performs classical favorites in one of the region’s most beautiful outdoor venues.

Raleigh Events

Tuesday, June 16

• Forrest Frank — Lenovo Center
• Zach Noe Towers — Goodnights Comedy Club

Wednesday, June 17

• Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins — Coastal Credit Union Music Park
• Brittany Schmitt — Goodnights Comedy Club
• Island Moons — The Pour House Music Hall

Thursday, June 18

• Tom Keifer Band — The Ritz
• Ralph Barbosa — Goodnights Comedy Club
• Blacktop Mojo — Lincoln Theatre
• Jake Sutton — The Pour House Music Hall
• Tyler Wilson — Room 861 at Goodnights

Friday, June 19

• Ralph Barbosa — Goodnights Comedy Club
• Andrew Rudick — Room 861 at Goodnights
• Babyface Ray & 42 Dugg — The Ritz
• Aaron Hamm & Big River Band — Lincoln Theatre
• Sidequest — Aura Lounge

Saturday, June 20

• Fortunate Youth — Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard
• Hank Williams Jr. — Walnut Creek
• Ralph Barbosa — Goodnights Comedy Club
• Andrew Rudick — Room 861 at Goodnights
• Left Cross — The Pour House Music Hall
• Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac — Lincoln Theatre

Sunday, June 21

• Lavelle Dontae — Goodnights Comedy Club
• Andrew Rudick — Room 861 at Goodnights

Monday, June 22

• Widowspeak — The Pour House Music Hall

Durham Events

Thursday, June 18

• Jill Scott — DPAC

Friday, June 19

• Jamie McLean Band — The Blue Note Grill
• Max Richter — DPAC

Saturday, June 20

• Jill Scott — DPAC
• Comedy Bang! Bang! — Carolina Theatre
• Chrissy Chlapecka — Stanczyks

Sunday, June 21

• Lip Critic — The Pinhook

Chapel Hill & Carrboro Events

Sunday, June 14

• Alejandro Aranda — Local 506

Wednesday, June 17

• The Beths — Cat’s Cradle
• Leanna Firestone — Cat’s Cradle Back Room

Thursday, June 18

• The Beths — Cat’s Cradle
• Total Chaos — Local 506
• Billy Allen and The Pollies — Cat’s Cradle Back Room

Friday, June 19

• Robyn Hitchcock — Cat’s Cradle

Saturday, June 20

• Tank and The Bangas — Cat’s Cradle Back Yard
• Of Montreal — Cat’s Cradle

Monday, June 22

• Subhumans — Cat’s Cradle

Cary, Wake Forest & Beyond

Friday, June 19

• Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift — Historic Wakefield Barn
• Candlelight: 90s Unplugged — Historic Wakefield Barn
• Folkknot — Wake Forest Listening Room

Saturday, June 20

• North Carolina Symphony: Mozart by Moonlight — Koka Booth Amphitheatre
• The Malpass Brothers — Rudy Theatre, Selma

Thursday, June 18

• Throwback Sounds of Summer — Rudy Theatre, Selma

Friday, June 19

• Banda Corona Del Rey — Evolution Music Hall, Wilson

Haw River Ballroom Highlights

Sunday, June 21

• The Church

Monday, June 22

• Rostam

Plan Your Week

The Triangle continues to offer one of the strongest entertainment lineups in the Southeast, with nationally touring concerts, award-winning comedians, symphony performances, and intimate venue experiences happening every night of the week.

Whether you’re catching Jill Scott at DPAC, laughing with Ralph Barbosa at Goodnights, rocking out with Evanescence at Walnut Creek, or enjoying Mozart under the stars in Cary, there’s no shortage of incredible experiences across the region.

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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.

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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.

📍 Plan Your Week with DoRaleigh

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Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide (April 17–24, 2026)

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live performances across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond? The DoRaleigh Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide highlights the top-ticketed events, major shows, and must-see performances happening April 17–24, 2026.

From nationally touring comedians to major concert acts and can’t-miss live shows, here’s what’s worth grabbing tickets for this week.

🔥 Friday, April 17 – Big Names & Live Music

Kick off the weekend with a stacked lineup of comedy and live music across the Triangle.

🎤 Comedy Highlights

• Bert Kreischer – 7:00 PM | Durham Performing Arts Center
• Trae Crowder – 7:00 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club
• Steve Trevino – 7:00 PM | Raleigh Improv
• Emma Willmann – 7:30 PM | Room 861

🎶 Live Music Picks

• The HillBenders – 7:30 PM | Martin Marietta Center
• Alice Phoebe Lou – 8:00 PM | Haw River Ballroom
• Holy Fuck – 8:00 PM | Kings Raleigh
• It’s Murph – 8:00 PM | The Ritz
• Harvey Street – 8:30 PM | Lincoln Theatre
• Dan Mangan – 9:00 PM | Pour House

🎉 Saturday, April 18 – Festivals, Comedy & Concerts

Saturday delivers one of the most packed lineups of the week.

🎤 Comedy & Special Guests

• Bert Kreischer – 7:00 PM | DPAC
• Trae Crowder – Multiple shows | Goodnights
• Charlie Berens – 8:00 PM | Martin Marietta Center
• David Sedaris – 8:00 PM | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

🎶 Concert Highlights

• Boys Like Girls – 6:00 PM | The Ritz
• Jefferson Starship – 7:00 PM | Smithfield
• Danny Brown – 8:00 PM | Lincoln Theatre
• Cut Worms – 8:00 PM | Motorco
• Eliza McLamb – 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle

🎶 Sunday, April 19 – Soul, Rock & Comedy

Wrap up the weekend with powerful performances and standout acts.

🎤 Comedy

• Trae Crowder – 6:00 PM
• Emma Willmann – 6:30 PM

🎶 Live Shows

• David and Tamela Mann – 7:00 PM | DPAC
• St. Paul and The Broken Bones – 8:00 PM | The Ritz
• Black Tusk – 8:00 PM | Pour House

🎤 Weekday Highlights (April 20–24)

The energy doesn’t stop after the weekend—here are major weekday picks:

🎶 Concerts & Shows

• Russell Dickerson – April 23 | Red Hat Amphitheater
• Snail Mail – April 20 | Haw River Ballroom
• King Tuff – April 21 | Kings Raleigh
• Pallbearer – April 22 | Kings Raleigh

🎤 Comedy & Entertainment

• Zoltan Kaszas – April 23–24 | Goodnights
• Bill Bellamy – April 24 | Raleigh Improv

🎻 Special Performances

• North Carolina Symphony – April 23–24
• Alison Krauss & Union Station – April 24 | DPAC

🎟️ Plan Your Week in the Triangle

This week is packed with top-tier concerts, nationally touring comedians, and unforgettable live performances across the Triangle.

👉 Whether you’re catching Bert Kreischer at DPAC, vibing to St. Paul and The Broken Bones, or heading to Red Hat Amphitheater for Russell Dickerson, now’s the time to grab your tickets.

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Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide (April 14–19, 2026)

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live performances across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond? This week’s DoRaleigh Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide is packed with major headliners, touring acts, and can’t-miss performances.

From chart-topping artists to nationally known comedians and iconic venues, here’s your curated list of top events happening April 14–19, 2026.

Tuesday, April 14 – Major Concerts Across the Triangle

Bush, Mammoth & James and the Cold Gun 🕖 7:00 PM | Red Hat Amphitheater

ADULT. 🕖 7:00 PM | Kings Raleigh

Mei Semones 🕗 8:00 PM | Motorco Music Hall

Sarah Kinsley 🕗 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle

Jackie Venson 🕗 8:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall

Wednesday, April 15 – Live Music & Hip-Hop Headliners

Peter Lamb and The Wolves 🕠 5:45 PM | Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Baby Keem 🕢 7:30 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Kishi Bashi 🕗 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle

Band of Heathens 🕗 8:00 PM | Lincoln Theatre Raleigh

Ally Venable 🕗 8:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall

Thursday, April 16 – Rock, Comedy & More

Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX & Fit For An Autopsy 🕖 7:00 PM | Red Hat Amphitheater

Trae Crowder 🕖 7:00 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club

Hippie Sabotage 🕖 7:00 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Tennessee Whiskey (Chris Stapleton Tribute) 🕗 8:00 PM | Lincoln Theatre Raleigh

Martin Sexton 🕗 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle

Friday, April 17 – Comedy & Live Performances Take Over

Bert Kreischer 🕖 7:00 PM | Durham Performing Arts Center

Steve Treviño 🕖 7:00 PM & 🕘 9:15 PM | Raleigh Improv

Alice Phoebe Lou 🕗 8:00 PM | Haw River Ballroom

It’s Murph 🕗 8:00 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Dan Mangan 🕘 9:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall

Saturday, April 18 – Big Names & Packed Lineup

Boys Like Girls 🕕 6:00 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Jefferson Starship 🕖 7:00 PM | Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Smithfield

Charlie Berens 🕗 8:00 PM | Meymandi Concert Hall

David Sedaris 🕗 8:00 PM | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

Danny Brown 🕗 8:00 PM | Lincoln Theatre Raleigh

Sunday, April 19 – Strong Weekend Close

David and Tamela Mann 🕖 7:00 PM | Durham Performing Arts Center

St. Paul and The Broken Bones 🕗 8:00 PM | The Ritz

Raleigh Black Tusk 🕗 8:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall

Plan Your Week: Big Events Across the Triangle

This week’s lineup proves the Triangle continues to be a hotspot for:

National touring artists Major comedy acts Diverse music genres (rock, hip-hop, indie, jazz, metal) Iconic venues across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill

Whether you’re catching a show at Red Hat Amphitheater or enjoying comedy at Goodnights, there’s no shortage of high-energy events happening across the region.

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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 Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide (Feb. 17–23, 2026)

Top Concerts, Comedy Shows & Must-See Entertainment Across Raleigh, Durham, Cary & the Triangle

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, theater performances, and live entertainment in the Triangle this week? From major touring artists and symphony performances to comedy headliners and local music favorites, the DoRaleigh Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide highlights can’t-miss events happening across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, and beyond.

Whether you’re planning a date night, weekend outing, or just want to stay plugged into the Triangle arts scene, here are this week’s top ticketed events.

⭐ Tuesday, Feb. 17 — Live Music Kickoff

Sword II – Kings (Raleigh) – 7:30 PM

A strong start to the week with indie and alternative sounds at one of downtown Raleigh’s favorite live music venues.

⭐ Wednesday, Feb. 18 — Diverse Sounds Across Raleigh

Railroad Earth – Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh) – 8 PM Marshall Sidbury – Pour House Music Hall (Raleigh) – 8 PM

Expect Americana jam-band vibes alongside local and regional talent for a great midweek music lineup.

⭐ Thursday, Feb. 19 — Theater, Music & Comedy Night

Highlights Include:

Parton Me! Celebrating Dolly – Temple Theatre (Sanford) – 2 PM Drew & Ellie Holcomb – Carolina Theatre (Durham) – 8 PM Monaleo – Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh) – 8 PM Matteo Mancuso – Motorco Music Hall (Durham) – 8 PM Stand-Up 101 Graduation Showcase – Goodnights Comedy Club (Raleigh) – 8:30 PM

From country tributes and indie pop to stand-up comedy, Thursday offers something for every entertainment fan.

⭐ Friday, Feb. 20 — BIGGEST Night of the Week

Major Headliners & Concerts

Andrea Bocelli – Lenovo Center (Raleigh) – 8 PM North Carolina Symphony: Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture – Meymandi Concert Hall – 8 PM INZO – The Ritz (Raleigh) – 7:30 PM Leftover Salmon – Haw River Ballroom – 8 PM Stop Light Observations – Lincoln Theatre – 8 PM

Comedy & Entertainment

Kountry Wayne – Raleigh Improv (Cary) – Multiple Shows Anthony Jeselnik – Goodnights Comedy Club – 9:30 PM Bo Johnson – Room 861 (Raleigh) – Multiple Shows

This is easily one of the busiest entertainment nights across the Triangle.

⭐ Saturday, Feb. 21 — Weekend Highlights

North Carolina Symphony (Encore Performance) – Raleigh – 8 PM Peter McPoland – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro) – 8 PM Jupiter Coyote – Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh) – 7:30 PM Trial By Fire (Journey Tribute) – Liberty Showcase Theater – 7 PM The Runarounds – The Ritz (Raleigh) – 8 PM

Great mix of tribute bands, indie acts, orchestral music, and nightlife shows.

⭐ Sunday, Feb. 22 — Comedy & Chill Vibes

Kountry Wayne – Raleigh Improv (Cary) – 6 PM Jason Ladanye – Goodnights Comedy Club – 4 PM Laura Peek – Goodnights Comedy Club – 7 PM Briscoe – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro) – 8 PM

Perfect for winding down the weekend with live entertainment.

⭐ Monday, Feb. 23 — Indie Music Closeout

Nuovo Testamento – Cat’s Cradle Back Room (Carrboro) – 8 PM

A synth-driven indie performance to wrap up the week.

Pro Tips for Triangle Event Goers

Buy tickets early for symphony, comedy headliners, and touring acts. Downtown Raleigh venues often sell out quickly on weekends. Consider rideshare or public transit for large events. Check venue social media for last-minute announcements.

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Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide (Feb. 10–15, 2026)Concerts, Comedy, Valentine’s Shows & Live Entertainment

Looking for major concerts, comedy shows, and live entertainment across the Triangle this week? From headline concerts and comedy acts to Valentine’s weekend performances, jazz showcases, symphony events, and nightlife experiences, this curated DoRaleigh Big Ticket Event Guide highlights some of the top ticketed events happening across Raleigh, Durham, Carrboro, and surrounding areas.

Whether you’re planning a date night, catching a touring artist, or exploring the Triangle’s vibrant arts scene, this week delivers something for every taste — indie, jazz, rock, comedy, R&B, and symphony performances included.

Tuesday, February 10

Dar Williams — 7:30 PM Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh

Electric Guest — 8:00 PM Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro

Wednesday, February 11

Justin Silva (Comedy) — 7:30 PM Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

Diana Krall — 8:00 PM Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), Durham

Langhorne Slim — 8:00 PM Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro

Kayo Dot — 8:00 PM Kings, Raleigh

Thursday, February 12

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead — 7:30 PM DPAC, Durham High June — 8:00 PM Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh

Nicky Diamonds — 8:00 PM The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh

Stand-Up 101 Graduation Showcase — 8:30 PM Room 861 at Goodnights, Raleigh

Friday, February 13 – Valentine’s Weekend Kickoff

Concerts & Live Music

NC A&T Aggies Jazz Band & NC Central Jazz Band — Burlington

Solas — Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh

Chairmen of The Board — Henderson
North Carolina

Symphony: Bravo Broadway — Raleigh

Zoso (Led Zeppelin Tribute) — Lincoln Theatre

Jessica Fichot — Garner Performing Arts Center

Margo Price — Haw River Ballroom

Club 90s: Heated Rivalry Night — The Ritz

Comedy & Entertainment

Katt Williams — Lenovo Center, Raleigh
Valentine’s Weekend with Caleb Elliott — Goodnights Comedy Club
Crimewave Darkwave Dance Party — Pour House
Bonnie X Clyde — Aura Nightclub

❤️ Saturday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day Highlights

Live Music & Symphony

North Carolina Symphony: Bravo Broadway (Matinee & Evening) — Raleigh
Dropkick Murphys — The Ritz, Raleigh
Mark Chesnutt — Smithfield
Chairmen of The Board — Selma Needtobreathe — DPAC, Durham
Zoso Tribute Band — Lincoln Theatre
Love Notes: Donell Jones, Carl Thomas & Keke Wyatt — Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
Amelia Day — Cat’s Cradle Back Room
Bob Marley Bash — Cat’s Cradle

Comedy & Nightlife

Rory Scovel — Carolina Theatre Durham
Blessing Offor — Pour House Raleigh
Valentine’s Weekend with Caleb Elliott — Goodnights Comedy Club

🎭 Sunday, February 15

Knock On Wood — 2:00 PM Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro Trey Kennedy (Comedy) — 7:00 PM Durham Performing Arts Center

Stay Connected With Triangle Events

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Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide – Concerts, Comedy and Live Performances – January 27 – February 1st

Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live performances in the Triangle this week? From nationally touring comedians to symphony performances and packed music halls, this week’s Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide highlights must-see shows across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, Saxapahaw, Pinehurst, Goldsboro, and Fayetteville.

Whether you’re planning a date night, a weekend outing, or a night of laughs, here’s what’s happening across the region.

🎤 Tuesday, January 27

Brittany Schmitt

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

The Floozies & Too Many Zooz

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Ellise

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 Motorco Music Hall – Durham

🎶 Wednesday, January 28

The Movement

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Graeson McGaha

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Thursday, January 29

Track Stars

🕕 6:00 PM

📍 Room 861 at Goodnights – Raleigh

Glenn Miller Orchestra

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

Dustin Nickerson

🕖 7:15 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Yu and I

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 Paramount Theatre – Goldsboro

North Carolina Symphony: A Little Night Music

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 Owens Auditorium – Pinehurst

Tom Papa

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 Carolina Theatre – Durham

The Girls

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 The Pour House Music Hall – Raleigh

Friday, January 30

Dustin Nickerson

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Nefesh Mountain

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 Cary Arts Center – Cary

Appalachian Road Show

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 Fletcher Opera Theater – Raleigh

Cocoa Brown

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 Room 861 at Goodnights – Raleigh

Zachariah Porter

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

Ms. Pat

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 Carolina Theatre – Durham

Josh Ritter

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 Haw River Ballroom – Saxapahaw

Panic Stricken (Widespread Panic Tribute)

🕣 8:30 PM

📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Maj Deeka

🕘 9:00 PM

📍 The Pour House Music Hall – Raleigh

Dustin Nickerson

🕤 9:15 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Cocoa Brown

🕤 9:45 PM

📍 Room 861 at Goodnights – Raleigh

Saturday, January 31

Dustin Nickerson

🕕 6:00 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Cocoa Brown

🕡 6:30 PM

📍 Room 861 at Goodnights – Raleigh

Hannah Berner

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham

Ninajirachi

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 The Fruit – Durham

Knot Your Kind

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Dustin Nickerson

🕣 8:30 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Cocoa Brown

🕘 9:00 PM

📍 Room 861 at Goodnights – Raleigh

Sunday, February 1

Gaspare Randazzo

🕑 2:00 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Whose Live Anyway?

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 Crown Theatre at the Crown Center – Fayetteville

Cocoa Brown

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 Room 861 at Goodnights – Raleigh

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Plan Your Week with DoRaleigh

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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

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Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide November 13–19th Edition

The Triangle is overflowing with big-name concerts, top-tier comedy, holiday spectaculars, and major entertainment all week long. Whether you’re looking for national touring artists, symphony performances, stand-up heavy hitters, or family-friendly holiday magic, this week’s Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide highlights the biggest shows across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Apex, Wilson, and Fayetteville.

Here’s everything you need to know to plan your week.

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On Thursday, November 13, 2025, a variety of exciting events are taking place across North Carolina. At 12:45 PM, the Rudy Theatre in Selma will host the “Christmas Jubilee,” a festive holiday performance filled with music, dancing, and small-town charm. In Raleigh, hip-hop fans can enjoy an electrifying night with Playboi Carti at the Lenovo Center starting at 7:00 PM. Meanwhile, Goodnights Comedy Club will feature rising stand-up comedian Nasser Al-Rayess at 7:30 PM, known for his sharp and clever humor. Music lovers can head to the Carolina Theatre in Durham at 8:00 PM for a soulful evening of folk, roots, and Americana with Phil Cook. Also at 8:00 PM, Kings in Raleigh will present “Clownvis Presley,” a comedic Elvis-meets-clown novelty act with a dedicated cult following.

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On Friday, November 14, 2025, a variety of events are taking place across North Carolina. At the Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh, NC, the North Carolina Symphony will perform Beethoven’s Eroica at 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM, conducted by Carlos Miguel Prieto. In Selma, NC, the Rudy Theatre will host the Christmas Jubilee at 12:45 PM. Raleigh will also see reggae band Fortunate Youth perform at 7:00 PM at Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard, where laid-back brewyard vibes meet reggae grooves. Comedy fans can enjoy legendary comedian Adele Givens at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh at 7:00 PM and 9:15 PM, known for her fierce delivery and unforgettable punchlines. The Clayton Center in Clayton, NC, will feature the Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show at 7:00 PM. Rising comedy star Jesus Trejo will perform at Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh at 7:30 PM and 9:45 PM. Meanwhile, Sam Robbins will take the stage at the Wake Forest Listening Room in Wake Forest, NC, at 7:30 PM. Fayetteville, NC, will host superstar stand-up comedian Katt Williams at the Crown Coliseum at 8:00 PM, and Jared Freid will perform at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC, at the same time. Raleigh will also feature Tauk at The Lincoln Theatre at 8:00 PM, Baby Bugs at Cat’s Cradle Back Room in Carrboro, NC, Action/Adventure & Diva Bleach at Kings, and OsamaSon at The Ritz, all at 8:00 PM. Finally, New Constellations will perform at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC, at 8:00 PM.

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On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the Christmas Jubilee will feature a variety of performances across North Carolina. At 12:45 PM, Tom Shillue will be performing at the Rudy Theatre in Selma, NC. T.J. Miller will take the stage at 4:00 PM at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh, NC. Adele Givens will entertain audiences with two shows at 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM at Raleigh Improv in Cary, NC. Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh will also host Jesus Trejo at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The Thurston Howell Band will perform at 7:30 PM at the Cary Arts Center in Cary, NC. Music lovers can enjoy Jose Gonzalez at 8:00 PM at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC, and Brincos Dieras at the same time at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, NC. Leon Thomas will be at The Ritz in Raleigh at 8:00 PM, while Dark Side of The Dead will perform at Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh at 8:00 PM. Fans of NXCRE & The Villains can catch their show at 8:00 PM at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC. Saintseneca & Radiator Hospital will play at 8:00 PM at Cat’s Cradle Back Room in Carrboro, NC, and Pancho Barraza will perform at 8:00 PM at Evolution Music Hall in Wilson, NC.

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On Sunday, November 16, 2025, a variety of performances are scheduled across North Carolina. At 11:00 AM, The Okee Dokee Brothers will perform at The Rialto Theater in Raleigh, NC. Later, at 3:00 PM, Chamber: The Book of Esther will take place at the SECU Auditorium in the NC Museum of Art, also in Raleigh, NC. Simultaneously, Lenore Raphael will be performing at the Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex, NC. At 4:00 PM, the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle will present Mass in Time of War at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC. For those seeking comedy, Adele Givens will perform at 6:00 PM at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh, NC, followed by Jesus Trejo at 7:00 PM in Room 861 at the same venue. Music enthusiasts can enjoy Jake Shimabukuro at 7:00 PM at The Clayton Center in Clayton, NC. Yung Gravy will headline at 8:00 PM at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC, while The Aces will perform at the same time at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, NC. Additionally, Porch Light will take the stage at 8:00 PM at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC.

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On Monday, November 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM, the DPAC in Durham, NC, will host “The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight,” a viral sensation featuring rock anthems played by a full orchestra surrounded by candlelight. The following day, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 12:45 PM, the Rudy Theatre in Selma, NC, will present “Christmas Jubilee.” In Raleigh, NC, at 7:00 PM, “Galactic Empire & Bit Brigade” will perform at The Lincoln Theatre, while “Senses Fail & Story of The Year” will take the stage at 7:30 PM at The Ritz. Additionally, at 8:00 PM, “Band of Skulls” will play at Motorco Music Hall in Durham, NC. ⸻ 🔥 Wednesday • November 19, 2025 🎸 Adam Hawley 7:30 PM Raleigh Improv — Cary, NC

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Why This Guide Matters

The Triangle’s entertainment scene is one of the most vibrant in the Southeast — with national touring acts, Broadway-level performances, comedy legends, and genre-diverse concerts happening every single week. The Big Ticket Guide makes it easy to find the biggest, boldest, can’t-miss shows across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Clayton, Apex, Selma, and beyond.

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