Planning your end-of-year entertainment in the Triangle? From headline comedy shows and holiday productions to must-see live music leading into New Year’s Eve, this Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide highlights the biggest performances across Raleigh, Carrboro, and Selma from Friday, December 26 through Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Whether you’re laughing it up, catching a festive stage show, or ringing in the new year with live music, these are the events worth circling on your calendar.
🎤 Comedy Spotlight: Mike Cronin (Raleigh)
Comedy fans won’t want to miss multiple chances to catch Mike Cronin live at one of Raleigh’s most iconic comedy venues.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club
Friday, Dec 26 — 7:30 PM & 9:45 PM Saturday, Dec 27 — 7:30 PM & 10:00 PM Sunday, Dec 28 — 7:30 PM
With his sharp observational humor and crowd-favorite delivery, Mike Cronin’s run at Goodnights is one of the top comedy attractions in Raleigh this week. Expect intimate shows, big laughs, and classic club vibes.
🎄 Holiday Stage Favorite: Christmas Jubilee (Selma)
📍 Rudy Theatre
A Triangle-area holiday tradition, Christmas Jubilee returns to the Rudy Theatre with festive music, storytelling, and classic seasonal entertainment.
Saturday, Dec 27 — 12:45 PM Sunday, Dec 28 — 2:15 PM Monday, Dec 29 — 12:45 PM
Perfect for families, visitors, and anyone looking to keep the holiday spirit alive after Christmas.
🎸 Live Music Highlights
Big Something – Raleigh
📍 The Lincoln Theatre
Tuesday, Dec 30 — 8:00 PM Wednesday, Dec 31 (New Year’s Eve) — 9:00 PM
A Triangle favorite, Big Something brings high-energy funk-rock and jam-band vibes to Downtown Raleigh for two nights—culminating in a New Year’s Eve blowout.
Cosmic Charlie – Carrboro
📍 Cat’s Cradle
Tuesday, Dec 30 — 8:00 PM Wednesday, Dec 31 (New Year’s Eve) — 8:30 PM
Beloved for their Grateful Dead-inspired sound, Cosmic Charlie returns to Cat’s Cradle for back-to-back nights—ideal for Deadheads closing out the year in Carrboro.
🎷 New Year’s Eve Special: Moonlight Swing Band (Selma)
📍 Rudy Theatre
Wednesday, Dec 31 — 6:00 PM
Kick off your New Year’s Eve with elegant big band sounds from The Moonlight Swing Band, delivering a classic and classy way to start the celebration.
🎉 Close Out 2025 with the Triangle’s Biggest Events
From comedy club laughs to jam bands, tribute acts, and holiday theater, the Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide offers unforgettable experiences to wrap up December 2025. These shows are expected to draw big crowds—advance tickets are highly recommended.
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