Triangle Big Ticket Entertainment Guide April 22 – April 28th Edition

Concerts, Comedy, Live Music & Can’t-Miss Shows Across Raleigh, Durham & The Triangle

Looking for the biggest events in the Triangle this week? From major concerts and comedy shows to symphony performances and touring acts, this DoRaleigh Big Ticket Entertainment Guide highlights the top shows happening across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond.

Whether you’re into live music, comedy, or cultural performances, this week is packed with standout events you don’t want to miss.

🎢 Wednesday, April 22 Highlights

  • Mint Julep Jazz Band
    πŸ•  5:45 PM | πŸ“ Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
  • Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown
    πŸ•– 7:00 PM | πŸ“ The Clayton Center, Clayton
  • Shapel Lacey (Comedy)
    πŸ•’ 7:30 PM | πŸ“ Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
  • Pallbearer
    πŸ•— 8:00 PM | πŸ“ Kings, Raleigh
  • Brenn!
    πŸ•— 8:00 PM | πŸ“ Motorco Music Hall, Durham

πŸ”₯ Thursday, April 23 Highlights

  • Russell Dickerson
    πŸ•– 7:00 PM | πŸ“ Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh
  • North Carolina Symphony: Classical Favorites
    πŸ•’ 7:30 PM | πŸ“ Owens Auditorium, Pinehurst
  • Good Kid (Band)
    πŸ•— 8:00 PM | πŸ“ The Ritz, Raleigh
  • Easy Honey
    πŸ•— 8:00 PM | πŸ“ Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro
  • Comedy shows throughout the night featuring Zoltan Kaszas & Josh Mandl at Goodnights

🎀 Friday, April 24 – Big Night Out

  • The Happy Fits – Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh)
  • Bill Bellamy (Comedy) – Raleigh Improv (Cary)
  • Alison Krauss & Union Station – DPAC (Durham)
  • North Carolina Symphony (Meymandi Concert Hall)
  • Armand Hammer – Motorco Music Hall (Durham)
  • Krooked Kings – Cat’s Cradle Back Room (Carrboro)

Plus multiple late-night comedy sets at Goodnights Comedy Club.

🎸 Saturday, April 25 – Major Headliners

  • Alabama Shakes – Red Hat Amphitheater (Raleigh)
  • Alison Krauss & Union Station – DPAC (Durham)
  • Superchunk – Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro)
  • Skavinjir – Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh)
  • C. Shreve the Professor – Pour House (Raleigh)

Comedy continues with Bill Bellamy, Zoltan Kaszas, and Josh Mandl across multiple shows.

🎷 Sunday, April 26 – Soulful Sounds & Big Acts

  • Floetry – DPAC (Durham)
  • Peso Pluma – Coastal Credit Union Music Park (Raleigh)
  • Big Ocean – Fletcher Opera Theater (Raleigh)
  • Polyrhythmics – Pour House (Raleigh)

🎻 Monday, April 27 – Cultural & Iconic Performances

  • Biscuits & Banjos Festival featuring Rhiannon Giddens, Mavis Staples & more – DPAC (Durham)
  • Willie Nelson – Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Cary)
  • Valentin Prince – Pour House (Raleigh)

🎬 Tuesday, April 28 – Cinematic & Legendary Performances

  • Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit in Concert – Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
  • The Music of Hans Zimmer – Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
  • Alice Cooper – DPAC (Durham)
  • Luna Luna – Cat’s Cradle Back Room (Carrboro)

🌟 Why This Week is a Must-Go

This is one of the strongest weeks for live entertainment in the Triangle, featuring:

  • Major touring artists 🎀
  • National comedy acts πŸ˜‚
  • Symphony & cultural performances 🎻
  • Indie, hip-hop, and alternative shows 🎸

No matter your vibeβ€”concerts, comedy, or cultureβ€”there’s something happening every night.

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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 Triangle

Bush, Mammoth & James and the Cold Gun πŸ•– 7:00 PM | Red Hat Amphitheater

ADULT. πŸ•– 7:00 PM | Kings Raleigh

Mei Semones πŸ•— 8:00 PM | Motorco Music Hall

Sarah Kinsley πŸ•— 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle

Jackie Venson πŸ•— 8:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall


Wednesday, April 15 – Live Music & Hip-Hop Headliners

Peter Lamb and The Wolves πŸ•  5:45 PM | Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Baby Keem πŸ•’ 7:30 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Kishi Bashi πŸ•— 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle

Band of Heathens πŸ•— 8:00 PM | Lincoln Theatre Raleigh

Ally Venable πŸ•— 8:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall


Thursday, April 16 – Rock, Comedy & More

Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX & Fit For An Autopsy πŸ•– 7:00 PM | Red Hat Amphitheater

Trae Crowder πŸ•– 7:00 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club

Hippie Sabotage πŸ•– 7:00 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Tennessee Whiskey (Chris Stapleton Tribute) πŸ•— 8:00 PM | Lincoln Theatre Raleigh

Martin Sexton πŸ•— 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle


Friday, April 17 – Comedy & Live Performances Take Over

Bert Kreischer πŸ•– 7:00 PM | Durham Performing Arts Center

Steve TreviΓ±o πŸ•– 7:00 PM & πŸ•˜ 9:15 PM | Raleigh Improv

Alice Phoebe Lou πŸ•— 8:00 PM | Haw River Ballroom

It’s Murph πŸ•— 8:00 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Dan Mangan πŸ•˜ 9:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall


Saturday, April 18 – Big Names & Packed Lineup

Boys Like Girls πŸ•• 6:00 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Jefferson Starship πŸ•– 7:00 PM | Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Smithfield

Charlie Berens πŸ•— 8:00 PM | Meymandi Concert Hall

David Sedaris πŸ•— 8:00 PM | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

Danny Brown πŸ•— 8:00 PM | Lincoln Theatre Raleigh


Sunday, April 19 – Strong Weekend Close

David and Tamela Mann πŸ•– 7:00 PM | Durham Performing Arts Center

St. Paul and The Broken Bones πŸ•— 8:00 PM | The Ritz

Raleigh Black Tusk πŸ•— 8:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall


Plan Your Week: Big Events Across the Triangle

This 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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