The Triangle is packed with live music, comedy, and cultural experiences this week — from Americana favorites and reggae legends to symphony classics and sold-out country shows. Whether you’re planning a date night in Downtown Raleigh, a concert in Durham, or a show in Chapel Hill, here’s your complete guide to this week’s can’t-miss performances across the region.

🎵 Tuesday, October 7

Mipso

🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

North Carolina’s beloved indie-folk band returns home for a harmony-filled night celebrating roots and storytelling.

Jonah Marais

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Local 506 – Chapel Hill

The pop singer and Why Don’t We alum brings his solo tour to an intimate Chapel Hill crowd.

Real Estate

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Haw River Ballroom – Saxapahaw

Dreamy guitar tones and nostalgic indie vibes echo through the Haw River Ballroom in this must-see show.

Black Uhuru

🕣 8:30 PM | 📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Jamaican reggae pioneers bring their legendary sound to downtown Raleigh for one unforgettable night.

🎸 Wednesday, October 8

Steven Wilson

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Carolina Theatre – Durham

The Porcupine Tree frontman and prog-rock genius showcases his acclaimed solo material live on stage.

The 502s

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Ritz – Raleigh

Folk-pop joy at its finest — The 502s bring sunshine, sing-alongs, and pure good vibes.

😂 Thursday, October 9

Marianas Trench

🕕 6:00 PM | 📍 The Ritz – Raleigh

Canadian pop-rock superstars light up The Ritz with theatrical flair and powerful vocals.

Joe Dombrowski

🕡 6:30 PM | 📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Teacher-turned-comedian Joe Dombrowski brings classroom chaos and stand-up hilarity to Goodnights.

Jesus Aguaje Ramos & His Buena Vista Orchestra

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Carolina Theatre – Durham

A night of Cuban classics and world-class musicianship led by one of Havana’s finest.

Chris Knight Trio

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Raw southern storytelling meets gritty guitar in this soulful country-rock performance.

The Frights

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Motorco Music Hall – Durham

Surf-punk chaos and high-energy anthems ignite Motorco’s stage.

Friday, October 10

Joe Dombrowski

🕡 6:30 PM + 🕣 8:45 PM | 📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Jon Pardi

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh

Country star Jon Pardi headlines Red Hat with his signature honky-tonk charm.

Sounds of Suspense: Alan Howarth

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Carolina Theatre – Durham

Horror film composer Alan Howarth performs eerie synth scores from Halloween and beyond.

Tell Me Lies – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Dunn Center – Rocky Mount

Martha Bassett

🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Magnolia Roots – Wake Forest

South Arcade

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

American Aquarium

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Raleigh’s own country-rock heroes play a hometown favorite.

Bass Drum of Death

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Motorco Music Hall – Durham

Freddie Gibbs

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Ritz – Raleigh

Grammy-nominated rapper Freddie Gibbs brings his sharp bars and smooth flow to Raleigh.

North Carolina Symphony: All Beethoven

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto leads a night dedicated to Beethoven’s timeless masterpieces.

The Breakfast Club – 80s Tribute Band

🕣 8:30 PM | 📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Saturday, October 11

Classic Country Jubilee

🕐 12:45 PM & 🕕 6:45 PM | 📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

🕓 4:00 PM & 🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Liberty Showcase Theater – Liberty

Bluegrass royalty take the stage for an evening of virtuosic picking and harmonies.

Nurse John

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Crown Theatre – Fayetteville

Glare

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle Back Room – Carrboro

All The Feels R&B

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 The Ritz – Raleigh

Exile

🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 The Acorn Center – Littleton

Trio Con Brio Copenhagen

🕢 7:30 PM | 📍 Baldwin Auditorium, Duke University – Durham

Legends of Laughter

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Raleigh Memorial Auditorium – Raleigh

A powerhouse comedy showcase featuring some of the funniest names in stand-up.

Mind’s Eye

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Local 506 – Chapel Hill

Jorge Luis Chacín

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Clayton Center – Clayton

Joe Hero – Foo Fighters Tribute

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

North Carolina Symphony: All Beethoven (Encore)

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh

Sunday, October 12

Pokey LaFarge

🕕 6:00 PM | 📍 North Carolina Museum of Art – Raleigh

Vintage Americana and roots rhythms fill the NCMA amphitheater.

Crowder, Passion Music, Louie Giglio & Kari Jobe Carnes

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Crown Coliseum – Fayetteville

Justin Whitehead

🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh

Ethan Regan

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Colony House

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh

Pinkshift

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

Monday, October 13

Stacey Ryan

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

Frost Children

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Motorco Music Hall – Durham

Sir Chloe

🕗 8:00 PM | 📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro

Plan Your Week in the Triangle

From the timeless harmonies of Ricky Skaggs to the high-energy beats of Freddie Gibbs and the symphonic beauty of Beethoven, this week’s lineup is a showcase of everything that makes the Triangle one of the South’s best live-entertainment regions. Explore more concerts, comedy, and cultural events at DoRaleigh.com