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The Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide December 8–14th Edition

The Triangle is alive this December with major concerts, Christmas spectaculars, comedy shows, symphonic performances, and regional holiday productions. Whether you’re heading downtown for a classy night at the symphony, seeking a memorable Christmas production, or planning a road trip to a nearby theater, the region offers something unforgettable every day this week.

This guide highlights the big ticket, headline-worthy shows and performances taking place in Raleigh, Cary, Selma, Garner, Pinehurst, Saxapahaw, Carrboro, Clayton, and beyond.

⭐ MONDAY – December 8

12:45 PM – Christmas Jubilee

📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma

A beloved North Carolina Christmas production filled with music, dance, nostalgia, and holiday charm. A great weekday matinee for families or senior groups.

⭐ TUESDAY – December 9

12:45 PM – Christmas Jubilee

📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma

Matinee holiday magic at one of NC’s most iconic seasonal stages.

7:00 PM – Shaun Cassidy

📍 Owens Auditorium at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center – Pinehurst

Pop rock legend and entertainer Shaun Cassidy brings a memorable evening of music and storytelling.

7:30 PM – North Carolina Master Chorale

📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts – Raleigh

Elegant, moving choral arrangements fill the main concert hall with the sound of the holidays.

7:30 PM – Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas

📍 Fletcher Opera Theater – Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts – Raleigh

An inspiring tribute to the timeless songs and Christmas spirit of John Denver.

8:00 PM – JD McPherson

📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Roots rock, holiday tunes, and American revival sounds from a nationally acclaimed artist.

⭐ WEDNESDAY – December 10

6:00 PM – Sammy Obeid

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Stand-up comedy from a nationally touring performer known for sharp wit and intelligent humor.

7:00 PM – Set It Off

📍 The Ritz – Raleigh

A high-energy pop-rock performance at one of Raleigh’s most iconic live music venues.

7:00 PM – Anthony Rodia

📍 Raleigh Improv – Cary

A fast-rising comedy favorite delivering observational humor and crowd favorites.

7:30 PM – North Carolina Symphony: Holiday Pops

📍 Owens Auditorium – Pinehurst

A sweeping holiday performance led by the North Carolina Symphony — festive, uplifting, and family-friendly.

8:00 PM – The Casualties

📍 Kings – Raleigh

Legendary punk rock energy at an intimate downtown Raleigh stage.

⭐ THURSDAY – December 11

12:45 PM – Christmas Jubilee

📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma

Holiday nostalgia returns for another matinee performance.

7:00 PM – Celtic Angels Christmas

📍 Paul A. Johnston Auditorium – Smithfield

Traditional Irish music, dance, storytelling, and holiday ballads.

7:00 PM – Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghost of Christmas Eve

📍 Lenovo Center – Raleigh

One of the biggest touring Christmas productions in America — symphonic rock, pyrotechnics, dramatic staging, and unforgettable holiday music.

7:30 PM – Neuse River Big Band

📍 Garner Performing Arts Center – Garner

A festive big band evening for fans of jazz, swing, and classic holiday arrangements.

7:30 PM – Kerwin Claiborne

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Hilarious stand-up energy from a major comedy name with a national fanbase.

8:00 PM – Nightrain – Guns N’ Roses Tribute

📍 Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Arena-style rock nostalgia with one of the most acclaimed GN’R tribute bands in the country.

⭐ FRIDAY – December 12

12:00 PM – North Carolina Symphony: Holiday Pops

📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

A lunchtime holiday performance full of orchestral joy.

12:45 PM – Christmas Jubilee

📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma

A festive, family-friendly matinee.

6:45 PM – Christmas Jubilee

📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma

A magical evening show with lights, music, and seasonal heart.

7:00 PM – Kelsey Cook

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Punchy, sharp, smart comedy from one of today’s most beloved stand-ups.

7:30 PM – Dean Johnson

📍 The Pinhook – Durham

Indie sounds from an acclaimed singer-songwriter.

7:30 PM – Brandi Denise

📍 Room 861 – Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

National touring comedy talent with late shows to follow.

7:30 PM – Bantum Rooster’s Rockin’ Christmas

📍 The Acorn Center – Littleton

A one-of-a-kind holiday rock show.

8:00 PM – Eilen Jewell & Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters

📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Americana, folk, and heart-driven storytelling from celebrated musicians.

8:00 PM – The Front Bottoms

📍 The Ritz – Raleigh

Alt-rock and crowd-favorite, high-energy live performance.

8:00 PM – North Carolina Symphony: Holiday Pops

📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

Symphonic Christmas tradition in Raleigh’s premier classical venue.

8:00 PM – Jake Xerxes Fussell

📍 Haw River Ballroom – Saxapahaw

Folk, roots, and Americana elegance in a stunning riverside setting.

8:00 PM – Robert Lester Folsom

📍 Cat’s Cradle Back Room – Carrboro

Dream-pop and alternative influences for an intimate audience.

8:00 PM – Tynan

📍 The Pour House Music Hall – Raleigh

Electronic, experimental, and pulse-pounding beats downtown.

9:15 PM – Kelsey Cook

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Laughter continues with a late-night set.

9:45 PM – Brandi Denise

📍 Room 861 – Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Late-night comedy with big energy.

⭐ SATURDAY – December 13

12:45 PM – Christmas Jubilee

📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma

Afternoon holiday entertainment for families and tour groups.

3:00 PM – North Carolina Symphony: Holiday Pops

📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

A grand holiday performance for families and classical music lovers.

6:45 PM – Christmas Jubilee

📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma

Evening show full of Christmas charm.

7:00 PM – Jimmy Fortune

📍 Liberty Showcase Theater – Liberty

Country, gospel, storytelling, and heartfelt music.

7:00 PM – Kelsey Cook

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Stand-up sensation returns for another packed night.

7:00 PM – Dreaming of a 2009 Christmas

📍 Kings – Raleigh

Alt-holiday vibes and unconventional holiday nostalgia.

7:30 PM – Brandi Denise

📍 Room 861 – Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Prime-time comedy from a nationally touring headliner.

8:00 PM – North Carolina Symphony: Holiday Pops

📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

Raleigh’s holiday orchestra tradition continues.

8:00 PM – Chatham County Line

📍 Haw River Ballroom – Saxapahaw

Beloved Americana and folk ensemble.

8:00 PM – Southern Culture On The Skids

📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Cult-favorite Southern rock and alt-country with electric live energy.

8:30 PM – Futurebirds

📍 Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Indie rock favorite with atmospheric, melodic storytelling.

9:30 PM – Kelsey Cook

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Laughs after dark.

10:00 PM – Brandi Denise

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Late-night finale with nonstop energy.

⭐ SUNDAY – December 14

2:15 PM – Christmas Jubilee

📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma

Weekend matinee magic.

3:00 PM – Johnston County Chorus: Sing Noel!

📍 The Clayton Center – Clayton

A community choir performance full of holiday spirit.

4:00 PM – The Raleigh Ringers

📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

A nationally renowned handbell group with a dazzling seasonal concert.

7:30 PM – Brandi Denise

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Closing out the week with comedy.

🌟 Why This Guide Matters

This week across the Raleigh region features major productions, Christmas shows, headline concerts, symphonies, comedy stars, and cultural showcases. Whether you prefer a matinee holiday performance, a comedy club night out, or a downtown symphony concert, there’s something unforgettable every single day.

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✔ The Triangle’s biggest weekly entertainment guide

✔ Updates on concerts, traveling productions, symphonies & comedy

✔ Holiday performance schedules and seasonal highlights

✔ Regional theatre and touring shows worth attending

✔ Local venue recommendations and late-night options

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DoRaleigh Dec 6

The Downtown Raleigh Event Guide Saturday December 6th Edition

Downtown Raleigh comes alive this Saturday with world-class performances, holiday festivals, brunch specials, walking tours, scavenger hunts, art classes, mixology, and plenty of cozy seasonal activities. Whether you’re searching for a family-friendly morning, a holiday festival, a cultural outing, or nightlife entertainment, Downtown Raleigh has a full lineup.

This guide highlights today’s best events, happening in walkable, festive downtown destinations from the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts to Moore Square, the City of Raleigh Museum, breweries, coffee shops, and more.

⭐ Morning & Early Afternoon

Pilates Mat Class

9:30am–10:15am | Heights Pilates | Downtown Raleigh

Start the day with a body-positive local pilates class to warm up before holiday festivities.

Brunch with Santa

10AM–12PM | Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

A magical holiday brunch for families, complete with Santa photos, festive food, and holiday ambiance in the heart of downtown.

Fall African American Walking Tours

10AM–11AM, 1PM–2PM, 3PM–4PM | Pope House Museum

Explore stories of Raleigh’s Black leadership and Third Ward history on a guided walking tour.

The Nutcracker — Multiple Performances

11AM / 1:30PM / 5:30PM | Martin Marietta Center

A Raleigh holiday tradition featuring exquisite choreography and whimsical storytelling in a timeless ballet classic.

Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition & Holiday Festival

11AM–3PM | Moore Square

Choirs, performers, carolers, food vendors, and local makers fill Moore Square with festive holiday cheer.

Paint & Sip — Pine Trees

12PM–2PM | Hartwell

Enjoy a fun, guided holiday painting session with drinks and seasonal inspiration.

⭐ Afternoon Fun & Holiday Flavor

A Taste of Downtown Raleigh Food Tour

2:30PM–5:30PM | City of Raleigh Museum

Eat and explore with a curated local food tour showcasing restaurants, history, street stories, and seasonal culinary highlights.

Wrap It Up — Pop-Up Gift Wrapping

2PM–4PM | City of Raleigh Museum

Drop by for festive, creative gift wrapping supported by local artists and museum partners — great for downtown shoppers.

Red Town Hot Sauce Tasting at The Museum Shop

2PM–4PM | City of Raleigh Museum

Sample locally-made hot sauces and discover local artisan holiday gifts.

Downtown Raleigh Holiday Treasure Hunt — Walking Team Scavenger Hunt

2PM–3PM | Starts at Crank Arm Brewing

Adventure through downtown streets hunting clues, solving riddles, and discovering hidden holiday details with a fun scavenger team twist.

Modern Calligraphy, Ornament Lettering & Blinging for Beginners

1:30PM–3PM | PRESS Coffee, Crepes & Cocktails

Create personalized ornaments and learn beginner-friendly decorative calligraphy skills — perfect for holiday keepsakes or gifts.

⭐ Evening Highlights & Nightlife

Sip-n-Stroll — Holiday Wine & Walking Experience

5:30PM–9PM | City of Raleigh Museum

A festive strolling experience through Downtown Raleigh with curated sips, museum stops, and holiday magic.

Illuminate Art Walk — Sip & Stroll Tour

5:45PM–6:45PM | Raleigh Walking Tours

Admire illuminated public art installations across downtown, paired with history, local landmarks, and holiday storytelling.

Crofton’s Pretzels at Wolfe & Porter

6PM until Sold Out | Wolfe & Porter

A seasonal foodie treat — artisan pretzels, festive bites, holiday community, and evening energy at one of downtown’s most charming spots.

Handel’s Messiah with the North Carolina Symphony & NC Master Chorale

3PM | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Experience one of the world’s most iconic holiday classical works performed at the highest level.

A Christmas Carol

Martin Marietta Center | Evening Performances

A beloved stage production and seasonal tradition for families and theatre lovers.

Saturday Night DJ Showcase — The Afterlife

8PM | Boatman Spirits Co.

Downtown nightlife with DJs, cocktails, craft spirits, and a late-night community vibe.

🎄 Plan Your Saturday in Downtown Raleigh

Holiday tours, hot sauce tastings, brunches, workshops, calligraphy, ballet, symphonies, downtown scavenger hunts — today has an incredible concentration of seasonal culture and creativity.

Whether you’re…

shopping the museum store, watching The Nutcracker or A Christmas Carol, doing a Sip-and-Stroll, grabbing pretzels and cocktails, or enjoying nightlife at Boatman Spirits,

…Downtown Raleigh offers a full day and late-night experience you won’t want to miss.

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DoRaleigh Nov 29

City of Raleigh Government Event Guide – Merry and Bright: An Enchanted Holiday Evening for Grown-ups

Looking for the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in Raleigh? Get ready to deck the halls, don your ugliest holiday sweater, and step into a sparkling winter wonderland at Merry & Bright: An Enchanted Holiday Evening for Grownups—one of the city’s most magical holiday traditions, created exclusively for ages 21+.

Hosted at the iconic Pullen Park, this festive nighttime celebration transforms the park into a glimmering holiday escape, complete with lights, live music, cheerful activities, and plenty of holiday spirit.

🎄 What to Expect at Merry & Bright 2025

Whether you’re gathering with friends, planning a unique date night, or simply love holiday vibes, this adults-only evening has something for everyone:

✨ Dazzling Holiday Lights

Take a scenic stroll around the shimmering lake and soak in the glow of thousands of sparkling holiday lights.

🎶 Live Music Under the Stars

Dance the night away on the event lawn with upbeat live music from Sidecar Social Club.

🎠 Carousel & Holiday Train Rides

Ride the classic carousel—now with a festive reindeer waiting for you—then hop aboard the holiday train for a magical lap around the park.

🦌 Reindeer Games & Festive Activities

Take part in playful holiday challenges, make and mail holiday postcards, and even visit a grownups-only North Pole experience.

🍺 Food, Wine & Local Brews

Enjoy beer, wine, and seasonal drinks from the Pullen Café, plus a curated selection of local food trucks and breweries.

❤️ A Night That Gives Back

All proceeds from this event support Play It Forward, a Raleigh Parks initiative that provides financial assistance so individuals and families across Raleigh can access recreation programs regardless of financial barriers. By attending, you’re helping make recreation more accessible for our entire community.

📍 Event Details

Location: Pullen Park

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

Time: 7–10 p.m.

Ages: 21 and older only (No children or infants)

Cost: $35

Tickets: Buy tickets via Ticketmaster

Don’t Miss Raleigh’s Most Enchanted Adult Holiday Event

Tickets sell out quickly every year, so grab yours early and get ready for a holiday celebration full of lights, laughter, and festive fun—right in the heart of Raleigh.

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