Make a day of it in Raleigh
Things to Do in Raleigh, NC
Discover upcoming events in Raleigh, NC. Tickets for concerts, sports, and festivals at Lenovo Center, Red Hat Amphitheater, Walnut Creek Music Park, Dreamville Festival, NC State Fair & more. Secure your seats with ease.
Jose Madero
The Ritz - Raleigh
Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa
Goodnights Comedy Club
Dylan Gossett & Charles Wesley Godwin
Red Hat Amphitheater
Honestav
The Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh
Craig Conant
Goodnights Comedy Club
The Midnight
The Ritz - Raleigh
Heroes Off Duty Comedy Tour
Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Brett Dennen
The Rialto Theater - Raleigh
Craig Conant
Goodnights Comedy Club
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Louisville Cardinals
Carter Finley Stadium
Craig Conant
Goodnights Comedy Club
Indigo Girls
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
The local scoop
About Raleigh Events
Raleigh, North Carolina, blends a vibrant music scene with collegiate sports, world‑class venues, and year‑round attractions. From the roar of NHL hockey and college basketball at Lenovo Center to outdoor concerts at Walnut Creek Music Park and Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh offers a steady stream of live entertainment. The city’s festival circuit—Dreamville Festival, Hopscotch Music Festival, and the NC State Fair—brings top acts and headlining performances to a walkable downtown and surrounding parks. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends or a family day at the fair, we’ve got you covered with easy, no‑hassle ticket access. Secure your seats in advance and explore Raleigh’s growing entertainment district around the Lenovo Center/PNC Arena campus for year‑round activity.
Raleigh is more than venues; it’s a gateway to North Carolina history, museums, gardens, and delectable dining. Highlights include the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the historic downtown, and nearby attractions like the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. When you’re ready to catch a show or a game, we’ll help you find tickets fast and straightforward. Consider planning around major events like the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park or the NC State Fair in October for an unforgettable Raleigh experience.
Plan your event day
GoRaleigh Access provides ADA paratransit service for eligible riders. [1]
Before and after the event
Raleigh features over 100 downtown bars, cocktail lounges, and live music venues. Raleigh's nightlife is concentrated across three primary districts: Glenwood South, the Warehouse District, and Fayetteville Street. North Hills is a midtown area in Raleigh with shopping, dining, and entertainment options. [2] [3]
Know the city
Raleigh is part of the Triangle area, which includes Durham and Chapel Hill. Raleigh's Piedmont region is home to wine country, craft breweries, golf, and NASCAR. [4]
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Where it happens
Featured Venues in Raleigh
- Bowstring Pizza and BrewyardTickets & event schedule
- Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekTickets & event schedule
- Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing ArtsTickets & event schedule
- Goodnights Comedy ClubTickets & event schedule
- James T. Valvano Arena at Reynolds ColiseumTickets & event schedule
- KingsTickets & event schedule
- Lenovo CenterTickets & event schedule
- Meymandi Concert Hall At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing ArtsTickets & event schedule
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