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Get ready for one of the most electrifying weeks of summer in the Triangle! Whether you’re a classic rock enthusiast, comedy lover, hip-hop fan, or looking for a symphonic evening under the stars, Raleigh and the surrounding area are packed with big ticket events this week. Here’s your all-access pass to what’s hot on stage from Tuesday, July 8 to Sunday, July 13, 2025.

🎤 TUESDAY, JULY 8

Rod Stewart

🕢 7:30 PM | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek – Raleigh

The iconic rocker is back in Raleigh for one unforgettable night. Expect timeless hits, swagger, and a sing-along crowd.

Winona Fighter

🕢 7:30 PM | Kings – Raleigh

Catch this rising alt-rock powerhouse in an intimate venue before they explode onto bigger stages.

🎸 WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

Styx, Kevin Cronin & Don Felder

🕕 6:45 PM | Coastal Credit Union Music Park – Raleigh

A triple threat of classic rock legends—this show is stacked with hits that defined a generation.

Jessie Reyez

🕗 8:00 PM | The Ritz – Raleigh

Soulful, raw, and passionate—Jessie Reyez brings her genre-bending sound and powerful presence to The Ritz.

🎭 FRIDAY, JULY 11

Russell Peters (Comedy)

🕖 7:00 PM | Raleigh Improv – Cary

🕘 9:00 PM (Second Show)

Legendary stand-up comic and global entertainer delivers back-to-back sets of razor-sharp humor.

Leftover Salmon, The Infamous Stringdusters & The Kitchen Dwellers

🕖 7:00 PM | Koka Booth Amphitheatre – Cary

Bluegrass meets jam band magic in a genre-blending, toe-tapping night under the pines.

White Denim

🕖 7:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Indie rock fans, this is your night. Expect high energy and unpredictable grooves.

Zach Rushing (Comedy)

🕖 7:00 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Southern storytelling and comedy with a punch—Zach Rushing’s uncensored humor hits home.

Disciple of the Garden – A Tribute to Chris Cornell

🕖 7:00 PM | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard – Raleigh

Pay tribute to one of rock’s most legendary voices with this powerful homage.

Shakey Graves

🕗 8:00 PM | The Ritz – Raleigh

Haunting Americana, blues, and rock all wrapped into one dynamic performance.

Jeezy

🕗 8:00 PM | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium – Raleigh

The Snowman returns—expect bangers, beats, and a whole lot of energy.

Chicago Rewired – A Tribute to Chicago

🕗 8:00 PM | The Clayton Center – Clayton

Big horns, classic hooks—relive the golden era of Chicago.

Neon Hearts

🕘 9:00 PM | The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

A late-night dose of electro-pop energy with a pulse-pounding live show.

🎶 SATURDAY, JULY 12

Throwback Sounds of Summer

🕧 12:45 PM | Rudy Theatre – Selma

A matinee mix of nostalgic summertime jams and feel-good vibes.

W. Kamau Bell (Comedy)

🕖 7:00 PM | Carolina Theatre – Durham

Smart, sharp, and socially aware—Bell brings timely comedy with purpose.

Tyler, The Creator

🕢 7:30 PM | Lenovo Center – Raleigh

One of hip-hop’s most innovative and dynamic performers hits Raleigh for a can’t-miss show.

Lil Darkie

🕗 8:00 PM | The Ritz – Raleigh

Boundary-pushing, raw, and unapologetic—Lil Darkie ignites the Ritz stage.

Joan Osborne

🕗 8:00 PM | Fletcher Opera Theater – Raleigh

Smooth, soulful, and heartfelt—Osborne brings her timeless voice to a stunning theater.

Bring Out Yer Dead

🕗 8:00 PM | The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

High-energy rock and jam vibes—get ready to dance and lose yourself.

NC Symphony Summerfest: The Catalinas

🕗 8:00 PM | Koka Booth Amphitheatre – Cary

A symphonic beach music celebration featuring the iconic Catalinas.

Russell Peters – Encore Show

🕘 9:00 PM | Raleigh Improv – Cary

Couldn’t get enough? Round two of laughs with the one and only Russell Peters.

🌅 SUNDAY, JULY 13

The Cold Stares

🕕 6:00 PM | Bird’s Nest Listening Room – Dunn

A soulful, blues-driven evening in an intimate listening environment.

Iron and Wine, I’m With Her & Ken Pomeroy

🕡 6:30 PM | Koka Booth Amphitheatre – Cary

A magical, harmony-filled lineup of indie folk greats—bring a blanket and let the music wash over you.

The Christi Show (Comedy)

🕢 7:30 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Big personalities, big laughs, and big fun—The Christi Show is always a crowd-pleaser.

Duo Andalus: Lala Tamar & Ofer Ronen

🕢 7:30 PM | North Carolina Museum of Art – Raleigh

An exquisite evening of world music, culture, and artistry.

Samantha Crain

🕗 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle Back Room – Carrboro

Folk storytelling at its most intimate and poetic.

Breaking Benjamin – Unplugged

🕗 8:00 PM | The Ritz – Raleigh

Stripped-down power and raw emotion—experience Breaking Benjamin like never before.

🎟️ Don’t Miss a Beat

From throwback icons and cutting-edge hip-hop to comedy heavyweights and indie darlings, Raleigh’s Big Ticket Week has something for every kind of fan.

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