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Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide August 20–27, 2026 Edition
The Triangle’s late-August entertainment calendar is packed with major concerts, comedy performances and nightlife events. Billy Idol, Jack Johnson, Jordan Davis, The Mountain Goats, Three Dog Night, KevOnStage, Hasan Minhaj, Ronny Chieng and many more are scheduled to perform across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, Chapel Hill and surrounding communities.
Use the DoRaleigh Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide to explore upcoming shows from Thursday, August 20, through Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Thursday, August 20
Wilderado
Catch indie-folk band Wilderado at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard in Raleigh.
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Venue: Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard
- Location: Raleigh
Jonnie W.
Comedian Jonnie W. brings his observational humor and storytelling to Goodnights Comedy Club.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
- Location: Raleigh
Happy Landing
Happy Landing performs an energetic Thursday night show at Cat’s Cradle.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Cat’s Cradle
- Location: Carrboro
FattMack
FattMack takes the stage at one of downtown Raleigh’s best-known live music venues.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Lincoln Theatre
- Location: Raleigh
Flowerbomb
Flowerbomb performs at Local 506 on Franklin Street.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Local 506
- Location: Chapel Hill
Friday, August 21
Jordan Davis
Country music star Jordan Davis headlines an outdoor concert in downtown Raleigh.
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Venue: Red Hat Amphitheater
- Location: Raleigh
Hasan Hates Ronny: Ronny Chieng and Hasan Minhaj
Comedians Ronny Chieng and Hasan Minhaj bring their joint “Hasan Hates Ronny” show to the Durham Performing Arts Center.
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Venue: Durham Performing Arts Center
- Location: Durham
Zoso: Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Zoso recreates the sound and energy of Led Zeppelin during a Friday night tribute concert.
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Venue: Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard
- Location: Raleigh
Jaimee Harris and Wes Collins
Enjoy an intimate listening-room performance featuring singer-songwriters Jaimee Harris and Wes Collins.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: The Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots
- Location: Wake Forest
Laila Biali
Award-winning vocalist and pianist Laila Biali performs at the Halle Cultural Arts Center.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: Halle Cultural Arts Center
- Location: Apex
Three Dog Night
Legendary rock band Three Dog Night brings decades of recognizable hits to the Carolina Theatre.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Carolina Theatre
- Location: Durham
Guardians of the Jukebox
Travel back to the age of synthesizers and big hair with Guardians of the Jukebox.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Lincoln Theatre
- Location: Raleigh
Songs From the Road Band
Songs From the Road Band brings its blend of bluegrass and Americana to the Cat’s Cradle Back Room.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Cat’s Cradle Back Room
- Location: Carrboro
Sub Empty
Sub Empty performs a Friday night show at Kings in downtown Raleigh.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Kings
- Location: Raleigh
Ragie Ban
Ragie Ban takes the stage for a late-night performance at The Fruit.
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Venue: The Fruit
- Location: Durham
Carsen White
Comedian Carsen White performs a late show at Goodnights Comedy Club.
- Time: 9:45 p.m.
- Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
- Location: Raleigh
BOLO
Finish Friday night with BOLO at Aura Lounge & Nightclub.
- Time: 10 p.m.
- Venue: Aura Lounge & Nightclub
- Location: Raleigh
Saturday, August 22
KevOnStage
Comedian and digital creator KevOnStage presents two Saturday performances at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
- Times: 5 and 8 p.m.
- Venue: Fletcher Opera Theater
- Location: Raleigh
Kristin Key
Comedian, musician and viral entertainer Kristin Key performs at Goodnights Comedy Club.
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
- Location: Raleigh
GUTTING
GUTTING performs Saturday evening at The Pinhook.
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Venue: The Pinhook
- Location: Durham
The Statler Experience
Celebrate the music and legacy of The Statler Brothers during this tribute performance.
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Venue: Liberty Showcase Theater
- Location: Liberty
El Tri
Mexican rock band El Tri performs at The Ritz in Raleigh.
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Venue: The Ritz
- Location: Raleigh
Jack Johnson
Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson headlines a Saturday night outdoor concert at Walnut Creek.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
- Location: Raleigh
The Mountain Goats
Indie-rock favorites The Mountain Goats return to Durham for a performance at DPAC.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Durham Performing Arts Center
- Location: Durham
Machinegun Earl
Machinegun Earl performs at Local 506 in Chapel Hill.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Local 506
- Location: Chapel Hill
Carsen White
Carsen White returns for another late-night comedy performance.
- Time: 10 p.m.
- Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
- Location: Raleigh
Sunday, August 23
Squeeze, Adam Ant and Haircut 100
Three defining names from British new wave and pop-rock share the stage for a major Sunday night concert in Cary.
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Venue: Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park
- Location: Cary
Kristin Key
Kristin Key closes the weekend with another comedy performance at Goodnights.
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
- Location: Raleigh
Carrboro Indie Night
Discover local and regional performers during Carrboro Indie Night.
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Venue: Cat’s Cradle
- Location: Carrboro
Billy Idol
Rock icon Billy Idol brings his catalog of hits to Coastal Credit Union Music Park.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
- Location: Raleigh
Carsen White
Carsen White performs an additional Sunday night comedy show in Room 861.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
- Location: Raleigh
The Well
The Well performs at The Pour House Music Hall in downtown Raleigh.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
- Location: Raleigh
Kai and Clyde
Kai and Clyde close out Sunday night at Local 506.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Local 506
- Location: Chapel Hill
Wednesday, August 26
Mustard Service
Indie band Mustard Service performs at Motorco Music Hall.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: Motorco Music Hall
- Location: Durham
Slow Teeth
Slow Teeth takes the stage at the Cat’s Cradle Back Room.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Cat’s Cradle Back Room
- Location: Carrboro
Thursday, August 27
Eslabon Armado
Regional Mexican group Eslabon Armado brings its chart-topping sound to The Ritz.
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Venue: The Ritz
- Location: Raleigh
Shawn Gardini
Comedian Shawn Gardini performs at Goodnights Comedy Club.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
- Location: Raleigh
Ghalia Volt
Blues-rock musician Ghalia Volt performs at the Lincoln Theatre.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Venue: Lincoln Theatre
- Location: Raleigh
Weight Shift
Weight Shift performs a Thursday night show at Local 506.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Local 506
- Location: Chapel Hill
Destructo Disk
Destructo Disk takes the stage at The Pinhook in Durham.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: The Pinhook
- Location: Durham
The Barons
The Barons perform at Kings in downtown Raleigh.
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Venue: Kings
- Location: Raleigh
Also on the Triangle Entertainment Calendar
Classic Country Jubilee
The Classic Country Jubilee brings traditional country entertainment to the historic Rudy Theatre in Johnston County. The date was not included in the supplied event listing, so confirm the schedule directly with the theater.
- Time: 12:45 p.m.
- Venue: Rudy Theatre
- Location: Selma
Plan Your Next Triangle Show
The biggest weekend highlights include Jordan Davis at Red Hat Amphitheater, Jack Johnson and Billy Idol at Walnut Creek, The Mountain Goats and “Hasan Hates Ronny” at DPAC, and Squeeze, Adam Ant and Haircut 100 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.
Comedy fans can also choose from KevOnStage, Kristin Key, Jonnie W., Carsen White and Shawn Gardini.
Tickets, performance times, age restrictions and venue policies may change. Check with the venue or official ticket provider before purchasing tickets or traveling to an event.
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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 TriangleBush, 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 HeadlinersPeter 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 & MoreLamb 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 OverBert 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 LineupBoys 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 CloseDavid 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 TriangleThis 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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