Go out in
Downtown Raleigh.
Concerts, games, comedy, theater and more.
This weekend
See everythingMiles To Go Tour with Holdyn Barder & Michael James
SLIMS · 3:00 PM
Facing Race
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center · Through Nov 14
How to Train Your Dragon
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Nov 14
Carolina Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Nov 14
The ICONS Tour
Downtown Raleigh · 11:00 AM
Incredible Science
Downtown Raleigh · 12:30 PM
Live Animal Feeding: Lobster
Downtown Raleigh · 1:30 PM
Miles To Go Tour with Holdyn Barder & Michael James
SLIMS · 3:00 PM
LORD OF GRIEF // NUKE LORD // BRUTAL JR
Neptunes Parlour · 6:30 PM
PLUS DUELING PIANOS – ROAD SHOW
Lincoln Theatre · 8:00 PM
Bleeding Hearts
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
Little Hopes w/ Hannah Murphy
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
U2 'Carnaval De Luz' Listening Party
The Pour House Music Hall · 3:00 PM
Crow with No Mouth
SLIMS · 4:00 PM
ELVIS: In Person Starring Matt Stone
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM
Rock Remix with Handsome Robb-Happy 45th! Everyone is invited!
SLIMS · Through Nov 16
EMO KAROAKE! GET SAD YALL
Neptunes Parlour · 8:00 PM
“Between Us” Live w/ Lexia Vaughan and Kyla Christina
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Housing Affordability & Opportunity Zones Roundtable Discussion
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center · 4:50 PM
Yimby Town 2026
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center · Through Nov 19
2026 NSBP - NSHP Joint Conference
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center · Through Nov 21
Tiny Habits w/ Marie Dresselhuis
Lincoln Theatre · 8:00 PM
Open Jam
SLIMS · 9:00 PM
Science Detectives: Coastal Critters
Downtown Raleigh · 10:15 AM
Science Detectives: Tropical Biodiversity
Downtown Raleigh · 10:30 AM
Science Detectives: Microscopic Pond Life
Downtown Raleigh · 10:45 AM
GTA 6 Soundtrack Advanced Listening Party
The Pour House Music Hall · 6:30 PM
Slim’s Karaoke
SLIMS · Through Nov 19
WEDNESDAY KARAOKE!
Neptunes Parlour · 9:00 PM
Story Time at the Museum
Downtown Raleigh · 11:00 AM
LAURENICOLE // CHEER UP! // HEMLOCK THEORY
Neptunes Parlour · 7:00 PM
Science Café: Decoding the Lives of Sri Lanka’s Elephants
Downtown Raleigh · 7:00 PM
Jewels
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Nov 22
Red October
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
Snozzberries w/ Domocile
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
A Shopping Spree 2026
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center · Through Nov 22
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Nov 21
Raid the Quarry
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
(18+) Myles Morgan
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
82nd ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade presented by Shop Local Raleigh
Fayetteville Street · 9:30 AM
31st annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
North Carolina Museum of History · 7:00 PM
Hank Sinatra w/ Jeffrey Dean Foster and the Arrows, Jphonol
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Akeem Ali – The Texture Tour w/ Kendrik P
Lincoln Theatre · 8:00 PM
Hot Seat
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
TYM Fall Orchestra Concert
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 5:00 PM
A Farewell To Kings – AF2K Rush Tribute
Lincoln Theatre · 6:30 PM
(18+) Redd & The Paper Flowers
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Blat
SLIMS · 9:00 PM
NC DECA District 3 - Marketing and Events Competition 2026
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center · 2:43 PM
Voiceless
SLIMS · 9:00 PM
Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 8:00 PM
The Old Soul Sessions – One Year Anniversary
Lincoln Theatre · 7:00 PM
Cirque Holiday Pops
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Nov 28
RSD Black Friday
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 AM
Friendsgiving Featuring Duck & friends
Lincoln Theatre · 7:30 PM
Fancy and The Gentleman with The Backyard Revival
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Crucial Fiya
Lincoln Theatre · 8:00 PM
DUBSGIVING VI: DURTY DUB feat. Sonny Miles, DVNCANBLOOM, SUNSP.T
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Safe Word
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
A Motown Christmas
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 3:00 PM
Small Business Saturday
Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (Shop Local Raleigh) · 7:00 PM
Professor Brian Cox: Emergence
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM
Newspaper Taxis
SLIMS · 7:30 PM
GAY 4 CUNTRY KARAOKE!
Neptunes Parlour · 8:00 PM
30th International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center · Through Dec 4
Dreadnight
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
Carl Banks
SLIMS · 7:00 PM
2026 Women Lead NC: Raleigh
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center · 2:38 PM
Science Trivia
Downtown Raleigh · 7:00 PM
The Seafarer
Murphey School Auditorium · Through Dec 20
AutoPilots
SLIMS · 9:00 PM
Handel's Messiah
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Dec 5
Start Making Sense
Lincoln Theatre · 8:30 PM
(18+) Fabian Mazur
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
DOUGISH: FIRSY FRIDAY DANCE PARTY!
Neptunes Parlour · 10:00 PM
Project RESTORE Educator Trek: Waterdog Warriors
Nature Exploration Center · 9:00 AM
Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market at Raleigh Iron Works
Raleigh Iron Works · 11:00 AM
Cary Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM
Money Shot
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
Daniel Anderson & The Heroic Dose
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
JESSICA AUDIFFRED w/ MAVIC
Lincoln Theatre · 8:30 PM
Polka Party
SLIMS · 7:00 PM
NCFB - 2026 Annual Conference
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center · Through Dec 8
ISAIAH T — HOLIDAY TOUR
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
An Evening with John Cusack and a Special Screening of Say Anything
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 8:00 PM
AENC Trade Show 2026
Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center · Through Dec 9
North Carolina Master Chorale: Joy of the Season
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM
JAZZVILLAINY: MF DOOM TRIBUTE SHOW
Neptunes Parlour · Through Dec 12
Old Habits – Christmas Show
Lincoln Theatre · 8:00 PM
Ol' Joey Scrums w/ Garland Mason & Good Co., Jodi Jones
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Friday Favorites: Holiday Pops
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 12:00 PM
Sing Along!
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM
The Connells w/ The Mayflies USA
Lincoln Theatre · 8:00 PM
Rebecca Porter
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
Emo Night: with live sets from Lunch Box Hero, Negative Feedback
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
55th Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour
The Tucker House · Through Dec 13
Earlybirds Club – 80s Night
Lincoln Theatre · 6:00 PM
Medium Heat
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
Arson Daily w/ Mellow Swells
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
Kat Farley
SLIMS · 3:00 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 8:00 PM
Motortrip,
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
Caldera
SLIMS · 9:00 PM
Burn the Breeze
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
(18+) DirtySnatcha w/ Nicky Ninez, Resynova b2b Twisted, Ganjelic
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
(18+) SUE FOLEY - Alone (Together) For The Holidays
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Ranch Hands Cowboylesque: A Not So Silent Night
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 8:00 PM
Spycraft
SLIMS · 9:00 PM
The Raleigh Ringers: 2026 Holiday Concert
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Dec 20
Yarn W/ Dune Dogs
Lincoln Theatre · 7:30 PM
Sweet Potatoes
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
(18+) Wenzday w/ DLOB, Reefbum, DJ Lincoln
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
The Three Spirits
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Dec 21
A Candlelight Christmas
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Dec 23
NGHTMRE Before Xmas
Lincoln Theatre · 8:30 PM
Daycrawlers
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
(18+) Holiday Hangover VII: Everything Yes w/ Sweet Dream, Liam Trawick
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
Big Something w/ 65 North Pickers
Lincoln Theatre · 8:00 PM
Big Something w/ Michael Wilbur
Lincoln Theatre · 9:00 PM
HAWT MESS PRESENTS: NYE NEWS YEAR PARTY
Neptunes Parlour · 9:00 PM
Big Something w/ Wolph
Lincoln Theatre · 8:30 PM
Epic Adventures from Narnia and More
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM
Big Something w/ Jacoozy
Lincoln Theatre · 8:30 PM
Legends of the 60s and 70s
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Jan 9
SQUARE ONE // HOMEOSTASIS // THICK MODINE
Neptunes Parlour · 7:00 PM
Michael Cleveland
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM
The Band Dead Eggs
SLIMS · 8:00 PM
Shoot To Thrill (All Female AC/DC Tribute) / Automag / Stone Whiskey
Lincoln Theatre · 8:00 PM
Music For The Soul Fest
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
Donna The Buffalo
Lincoln Theatre · 8:00 PM
Tanner and The Hunt Club
SLIMS · 3:00 PM
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Jan 16
Kindred Eye
SLIMS · 9:00 PM
PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Jan 17
Last Wave
SLIMS · 6:00 PM
The Chain – The Fleetwood Mac Experience
Lincoln Theatre · 7:00 PM
Charlie Lunsford
SLIMS · 7:00 PM
THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS – WINTER 2027 TOUR
Lincoln Theatre · 8:00 PM
North Mississippi Allstars
Lincoln Theatre · 8:30 PM
Three Headed Goat w/ Neem The Animist, Tweekeen, Trillville Rasta
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
Shen Yun
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Jan 24
Tropidelic W/ Mihali & Mellodose
Lincoln Theatre · 7:00 PM
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country
Lincoln Theatre · 7:00 PM
Friday Favorites: Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 12:00 PM
(18+) Emerson Bruno & The Undercurrents w/ Cherry Motel, Hotel Hugo
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
CAFA's 2027 Lunar New Year Gala
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 6:30 PM
Dusty Slay: The Neighborhood Guy Tour
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM
Trey Hensley Band
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM
CRIMEWAVE: A Goth, Post-Punk, and Darkwave Party
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Giselle
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Feb 14
Mahler and Mozart
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Feb 6
Turandot
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Feb 7
Dead Letter Office: Premiere R.E.M Tribute
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Feb 13
(18+) The Wilder Blue
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 8:00 PM
(18+) Raynes
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Beethoven Symphony No. 5
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Feb 20
Taylor Tomlinson: Nobody Asked You to Do That
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Feb 21
Cirque Alice
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM
History at High Noon: Fight Songs: A Story of Love and Sports in a Complicated South
North Carolina Museum of History · 7:00 PM
Gregory Porter and Jarrod Lawson
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 8:00 PM
THE DOSE PSYCHEDELIC COMEDY SHOW (semi seated)
The Pour House Music Hall · 9:00 PM
THE DOSE: AFTER-SHOW RAVE
The Pour House Music Hall · 10:00 PM
C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Feb 28
(18+) Caustic Wound w/ Ossuary, Kontusion, Night Hag, Exsanguinary
The Pour House Music Hall · 7:30 PM
FLANS 40 Sin Control Tour
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 8:00 PM
Through the Griffin TOUR: Hosted by the Super Carlin Brothers
Lincoln Theatre · 7:00 PM
The Little Mermaid
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Mar 21
(18+) Grady Spencer & The Vegabonds w/ Ran Albright (full band)
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Even As We Breathe Author Talk with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
North Carolina Museum of History · 7:00 PM
Totally 80s
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Mar 13
Dervish
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 8:00 PM
Edith Marquez: Eterna e Inolvidable
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 8:00 PM
Dan Tyminski Band
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM
Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass and Other Delights
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:30 PM
Dvořák Symphony No. 8
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Through Mar 20
The 14th Annual Raleigh Blues Festival
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM
Cigarettes @ Sunset w/ TBA
Lincoln Theatre · 7:00 PM
Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM
(18+) Sqwerv
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Friday Favorites: A Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 12:00 PM
Ari Matti: Here To Stay Tour
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM
TWRP W/ Jazz Emu
Lincoln Theatre · 7:00 PM
(18+) Bryan Andrews
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
SiM
Lincoln Theatre · 7:00 PM
Zephyr Love: America or Bust Tour 2027
The Pour House Music Hall · 8:00 PM
Coming up at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
How to Train Your Dragon
Carolina Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
ELVIS: In Person Starring Matt Stone
Jewels
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1
TYM Fall Orchestra Concert
Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge
Cirque Holiday Pops
A Motown Christmas
Professor Brian Cox: Emergence
Handel's Messiah
Cary Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
Close by, in Raleigh, Garner, Cary
Birding with Wake Audubon Society
Museum ParkNCMA Dance Gumbo: Dance Fitness with Jordan Farrell
Museum ParkFamily Storytime
North Regional LibraryFamily Storytime
Southeast Regional LibraryFamily Storytime
Cary Regional LibraryNCMA to Go Art Kits: Sponge, Stamp, Soar / Kit de artedel NCMA para llevar: pinta con esponja, estampa ¡y a volar!
East BuildingIndie Film Producing: Understanding Film Logistics
The Cary TheaterFamily Storytime
East Regional LibraryAudio Description Tour of Ancient Nubia
East BuildingReady, Set, School Marbles Community Playdates
Green Road Community LibraryABC Craft and Learn
Duraleigh Road Community LibraryStill. Moving: LIGHT OF LIFE as Interpreted by Killian Manning
East BuildingPlaces in Downtown Raleigh
- Martin Marietta Center for the Performing ArtsPerforming arts center · 58 coming up
- Slim's DowntownBar and music venue · 49 coming up
- The Pour House Music HallMusic venue · 35 coming up
- North Carolina Museum of Natural SciencesMuseum · 34 coming up
- Lincoln TheatreMusic venue · 31 coming up
- Neptunes ParlourBar and music venue · 21 coming up
- Atlantic Union Bank Convention CenterConvention center · 9 coming up
- Greater Raleigh Merchants Association (Shop Local Raleigh)Festival organizer · 3 coming up
- North Carolina Museum of HistoryMuseum · 3 coming up
- Burning Coal Theatre CompanyTheater company · 1 coming up
- Historic Oakwood Candlelight TourNeighborhood association / holiday tour · 1 coming up
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