Major Concerts, Comedy & Shows | January 16–18, 2026
Looking for the biggest shows in the Triangle this weekend? The Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide – Weekend Edition spotlights nationally touring comedians, high-profile concerts, symphony performances, and must-see theater events happening across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, Pinehurst, and beyond.
If you’re ready to plan a standout night out, here are the can’t-miss headline events for Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 18, 2026.
🎟️ Friday, January 16, 2026
Nothing More, Catch Your Breath, Archers & Doobie
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 The Ritz — Raleigh
Big Jay Oakerson
🕖 7:00 PM & 🕘 9:15 PM
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club — Raleigh
Mojo Brookzz
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Raleigh Improv — Cary
Yesterday and Today – The Beatles Tribute
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Owens Auditorium at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center — Pinehurst
Shaun Jones
🕢 7:30 PM & 🕤 9:45 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights — Raleigh
Lavern & Alex Lemirage
🕣 8:30 PM
📍 The Lincoln Theatre — Raleigh
🎟️ Saturday, January 17, 2026
North Carolina Symphony:
Sophie Mok – Revolution: The Music of The Beatles
🕒 3:00 PM & 🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall — Raleigh
Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure!
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Owens Auditorium at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center — Pinehurst
Grungefest – Tributes to Foo Fighters, TOOL & Pearl Jam
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 The Ritz — Raleigh
Mojo Brookzz
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Raleigh Improv — Cary
Authentic Unlimited Band
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Liberty Showcase Theater — Liberty
Sherri Shepherd
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Carolina Theatre of Durham — Durham
Killers of Kill Tony
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Durham Performing Arts Center — Durham
Apes of the State
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 The Pinhook — Durham
Loudon Wainwright III
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Fletcher Opera Theater — Raleigh
Shaun Jones
🕢 7:30 PM & 🕙 10:00 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights — Raleigh
The Breakfast Club
🕣 8:30 PM
📍 The Lincoln Theatre — Raleigh
Magic City Hippies
🕘 9:00 PM
📍 Cat’s Cradle — Carrboro
Big Jay Oakerson
🕤 9:15 PM
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club — Raleigh
🎟️ Sunday, January 18, 2026
Big Jay Oakerson
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club — Raleigh
Beach Floyd – Tribute to Pink Floyd
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 The Lincoln Theatre — Raleigh
Shaun Jones
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights — Raleigh
Mike Mattison
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Triangle venue (check ticket listing for details)
🎶 Plan Your Big Night Out in the Triangle
From arena-level concerts and iconic comedy acts to symphonic Beatles tributes and indie music favorites, this weekend delivers top-tier entertainment across the Triangle. Tickets for many of these shows are limited, so plan ahead and secure your seats early.
👉 For more concert guides, comedy roundups, and weekend plans, visit DoRaleigh.com daily.
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