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

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

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

Tuesday, May 5 – Live Music & Comedy

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

Wednesday, May 6 – Big Names Across the Triangle

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

Thursday, May 7 – Comedy & Indie Sounds

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

Friday, May 8 – Major Shows & Concerts

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

Comedy Highlights:

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

Saturday, May 9 – Packed Night of Live Entertainment

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

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

Sunday, May 10 – Live Music & Comedy Showcase

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

Comedy Spotlight:

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

Monday, May 11 – Can’t-Miss Performances

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

📍 Plan Your Week in the Triangle

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

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

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The Rocket Summer Brings 20th Anniversary Tour to Motorco Music Hall in Durham on April 7

On Monday, April 7, 2025, at 8:00 PM, Motorco Music Hall in Durham, North Carolina, will host The Rocket Summer’s “Hello, good friend.” 20th Anniversary Tour, featuring special guest MAE.  The Rocket Summer is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Bryce Avary. Recognized by Paste Magazine as “a master of creating anthems” and listed among Alternative Press’s “100 artists you need to know,” Avary has been a significant presence in the music scene since the early 2000s. His discography includes several albums that have debuted on top Billboard Alternative charts.    

Motorco Music Hall, located at 723 Rigsbee Avenue in Durham, is an independent events space, music venue, and restaurant known for hosting a variety of live performances.  Tickets for the event are priced at $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show.  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Motorco Music Hall’s official website and follow DoRaleigh for Everything Raleigh.

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