The Triangle is overflowing with big-name concerts, top-tier comedy, holiday spectaculars, and major entertainment all week long. Whether you’re looking for national touring artists, symphony performances, stand-up heavy hitters, or family-friendly holiday magic, this week’s Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide highlights the biggest shows across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Apex, Wilson, and Fayetteville.
Here’s everything you need to know to plan your week.
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On Thursday, November 13, 2025, a variety of exciting events are taking place across North Carolina. At 12:45 PM, the Rudy Theatre in Selma will host the “Christmas Jubilee,” a festive holiday performance filled with music, dancing, and small-town charm. In Raleigh, hip-hop fans can enjoy an electrifying night with Playboi Carti at the Lenovo Center starting at 7:00 PM. Meanwhile, Goodnights Comedy Club will feature rising stand-up comedian Nasser Al-Rayess at 7:30 PM, known for his sharp and clever humor. Music lovers can head to the Carolina Theatre in Durham at 8:00 PM for a soulful evening of folk, roots, and Americana with Phil Cook. Also at 8:00 PM, Kings in Raleigh will present “Clownvis Presley,” a comedic Elvis-meets-clown novelty act with a dedicated cult following.
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On Friday, November 14, 2025, a variety of events are taking place across North Carolina. At the Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh, NC, the North Carolina Symphony will perform Beethoven’s Eroica at 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM, conducted by Carlos Miguel Prieto. In Selma, NC, the Rudy Theatre will host the Christmas Jubilee at 12:45 PM. Raleigh will also see reggae band Fortunate Youth perform at 7:00 PM at Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard, where laid-back brewyard vibes meet reggae grooves. Comedy fans can enjoy legendary comedian Adele Givens at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh at 7:00 PM and 9:15 PM, known for her fierce delivery and unforgettable punchlines. The Clayton Center in Clayton, NC, will feature the Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show at 7:00 PM. Rising comedy star Jesus Trejo will perform at Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh at 7:30 PM and 9:45 PM. Meanwhile, Sam Robbins will take the stage at the Wake Forest Listening Room in Wake Forest, NC, at 7:30 PM. Fayetteville, NC, will host superstar stand-up comedian Katt Williams at the Crown Coliseum at 8:00 PM, and Jared Freid will perform at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC, at the same time. Raleigh will also feature Tauk at The Lincoln Theatre at 8:00 PM, Baby Bugs at Cat’s Cradle Back Room in Carrboro, NC, Action/Adventure & Diva Bleach at Kings, and OsamaSon at The Ritz, all at 8:00 PM. Finally, New Constellations will perform at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC, at 8:00 PM.
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On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the Christmas Jubilee will feature a variety of performances across North Carolina. At 12:45 PM, Tom Shillue will be performing at the Rudy Theatre in Selma, NC. T.J. Miller will take the stage at 4:00 PM at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh, NC. Adele Givens will entertain audiences with two shows at 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM at Raleigh Improv in Cary, NC. Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh will also host Jesus Trejo at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The Thurston Howell Band will perform at 7:30 PM at the Cary Arts Center in Cary, NC. Music lovers can enjoy Jose Gonzalez at 8:00 PM at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC, and Brincos Dieras at the same time at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh, NC. Leon Thomas will be at The Ritz in Raleigh at 8:00 PM, while Dark Side of The Dead will perform at Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh at 8:00 PM. Fans of NXCRE & The Villains can catch their show at 8:00 PM at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC. Saintseneca & Radiator Hospital will play at 8:00 PM at Cat’s Cradle Back Room in Carrboro, NC, and Pancho Barraza will perform at 8:00 PM at Evolution Music Hall in Wilson, NC.
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On Sunday, November 16, 2025, a variety of performances are scheduled across North Carolina. At 11:00 AM, The Okee Dokee Brothers will perform at The Rialto Theater in Raleigh, NC. Later, at 3:00 PM, Chamber: The Book of Esther will take place at the SECU Auditorium in the NC Museum of Art, also in Raleigh, NC. Simultaneously, Lenore Raphael will be performing at the Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex, NC. At 4:00 PM, the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle will present Mass in Time of War at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC. For those seeking comedy, Adele Givens will perform at 6:00 PM at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh, NC, followed by Jesus Trejo at 7:00 PM in Room 861 at the same venue. Music enthusiasts can enjoy Jake Shimabukuro at 7:00 PM at The Clayton Center in Clayton, NC. Yung Gravy will headline at 8:00 PM at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC, while The Aces will perform at the same time at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, NC. Additionally, Porch Light will take the stage at 8:00 PM at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC.
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On Monday, November 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM, the DPAC in Durham, NC, will host “The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight,” a viral sensation featuring rock anthems played by a full orchestra surrounded by candlelight. The following day, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 12:45 PM, the Rudy Theatre in Selma, NC, will present “Christmas Jubilee.” In Raleigh, NC, at 7:00 PM, “Galactic Empire & Bit Brigade” will perform at The Lincoln Theatre, while “Senses Fail & Story of The Year” will take the stage at 7:30 PM at The Ritz. Additionally, at 8:00 PM, “Band of Skulls” will play at Motorco Music Hall in Durham, NC. ⸻ 🔥 Wednesday • November 19, 2025 🎸 Adam Hawley 7:30 PM Raleigh Improv — Cary, NC
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Why This Guide Matters
The Triangle’s entertainment scene is one of the most vibrant in the Southeast — with national touring acts, Broadway-level performances, comedy legends, and genre-diverse concerts happening every single week. The Big Ticket Guide makes it easy to find the biggest, boldest, can’t-miss shows across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Clayton, Apex, Selma, and beyond.
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