Live music, comedy legends, and throwback magic — all under the Carolina sky.

Hey Triangle! It’s a jam-packed week, and the Big Ticket calendar is stacked. Whether you’re into indie folk, pop-punk throwbacks, arena comedy, or tribute bands that’ll have you swearing it’s 1977, this week’s lineup has something for every vibe. Let’s dive into the top shows and can’t-miss acts lighting up Raleigh, Durham, and beyond.

Wednesday, July 16: Choose Your Headliner

🎶 The Head and The Heart

🕖 7:00 PM | Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh

Lush harmonies, dreamy indie folk, and that sweet Red Hat skyline backdrop? Yes, please.

🎸 The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World & New Found Glory

🕖 7:00 PM | Coastal Credit Union Music Park – Raleigh

Crank up the nostalgia. It’s a pop-punk trifecta that’ll take you straight back to the early 2000s — mosh-friendly and eyeliner-optional.

🎤 Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show

🕖 7:00 PM | The Clayton Center – Clayton

It’s parenting. It’s chaos. It’s hilarious. Grab the girls or bring your own mom — this one’s a laugh-filled therapy session.

🎭 Mohanad Elshieky

🕢 7:30 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

A sharp-witted comic with a fresh take on everything from politics to pop culture. Dry, smart, and very funny.

Thursday, July 17: A Little Bit of Everything

🎷 Throwback Sounds of Summer

🕐 12:45 PM | Rudy Theatre – Selma

Matinee vibes with a retro soundtrack — great for golden-hour groovin’ and air-conditioned nostalgia.

😂 Nate Bargatze

🕖 7:00 PM | Lenovo Center – Raleigh

The “Tennessee Kid” brings his signature clean comedy and low-key charm to a massive Raleigh stage. This one’s gonna sell out fast.

🍕 Spafford

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

Jam band lovers, rejoice! Get weird (in the best way) with extended grooves, craft beer, and pizza on deck.

🎶 Counting Crows & The Gaslight Anthem

🕢 7:30 PM | Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh

Adam Duritz’s emotional storytelling meets The Gaslight Anthem’s Jersey rock grit. A moody, melodic night under the stars.

🤣 Casey Rocket

🕗 8:00 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Surreal, high-energy, and totally unpredictable. If comedy had a fever dream, it would look like this.

**🎤 The Ultimate Doors (Tribute)

🕗 8:00 PM | The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Step into the psychedelic swirl of the ‘60s — the voice, the leather pants, the light my fire drama. They’re channeling Morrison with eerie accuracy.

Friday, July 18: Weekend Kickoff Energy

😂 Nate Bargatze – Encore night at Lenovo Center

🎤 Big Time Rush & Katelyn Tarver – Total teen-pop nostalgia blast

🎭 Cocoa Brown – Multiple shows at Goodnights; sass, fire, and seriously funny

🤣 Casey Rocket – Late-night comedy chaos (7:30 PM & 10 PM!)

🎸 The Rush Experience (Tribute to Rush) – Lincoln Theatre

🎶 Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac – The Historic Wakefield Barn – dreamy vibes, flickering candles, and all the Rumours

Saturday, July 19: Music Everywhere

🎸 The Wallflowers

🕗 8:00 PM | Carolina Theatre – Durham

Jakob Dylan + roots rock = a night of pure Americana cool.

🎵 Deep Sea Diver

🕗 8:00 PM | Motorco Music Hall – Durham

Indie rock meets intricate musicianship. Smaller venue = intimate energy.

🎸 Tripping Daisy

🕗 8:00 PM | The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Psychedelic pop with a cult following — expect colorful, melodic chaos.

🎤 Cocoa Brown & Casey Rocket – Back again for more laughs (multiple sets!)

Sunday, July 20: Chill Vibes, Big Laughs

🤣 Vincent Bryant

🕕 6:00 PM | Raleigh Improv – Cary

Sharp, insightful, and packed with punchlines.

🎭 Cocoa Brown

🕖 7:00 PM | Room 861 at Goodnights – Raleigh

Her final set of the weekend — don’t miss her if you haven’t already caught a show!

Tuesday, July 22: Legends and Rising Stars

🌟 Cyndi Lauper

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

Girls just wanna have… tickets to this show! Expect neon, big hits, and the unexpected. She’s a force.

🎧 Diggy Graves

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

Dark pop, synthy moods, and up-and-coming buzz — one to watch in an intimate space.

Plan Your Week, Grab Your Crew, and Go Big

Whatever your vibe — rock, pop, laughs, or legends — there’s a big-ticket night with your name on it. So dust off those dancing shoes (or laugh muscles) and get out there, Triangle!

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See you at the show! 🎶✨