The Triangle’s entertainment calendar is packed with concerts, comedy competitions, tribute bands and late-night performances this week. Major highlights include Bob Dylan, O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw, Lisa Loeb, Toto, Passion Pit, The Mavericks and The Crystal Method.

From Raleigh and Durham to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Garner, Selma and Princeton, here are the Triangle’s biggest ticketed events happening from Tuesday, July 28, through Monday, August 3, 2026.

Tuesday, July 28

Bob Dylan

Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan brings his celebrated catalog to downtown Raleigh.

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Red Hat Amphitheater
• City: Raleigh

North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest

Local comedians compete for laughs and a chance to advance in one of the state’s signature comedy competitions.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Wednesday, July 29

O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw and Lisa Loeb

Three popular acts share the stage for one of the week’s biggest outdoor concerts in downtown Raleigh.

• Time: 6 p.m.
• Venue: Red Hat Amphitheater
• City: Raleigh

Toto, Christopher Cross and The Romantics

Fans of classic rock and pop can see Toto, Christopher Cross and The Romantics during a multi-artist concert at Walnut Creek.

• Time: 6:45 p.m.
• Venue: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
• City: Raleigh

North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest

The statewide comedy competition continues with another group of performers.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Joke City

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Eleni Mandell

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Cat’s Cradle Back Room
• City: Carrboro

3BallMTY

Mexican electronic group 3BallMTY brings its high-energy sound to downtown Raleigh.

• Time: 9 p.m.
• Venue: Enigma Night Club
• City: Raleigh

Thursday, July 30

The Collingsworth Family

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Princeton Church of God
• City: Princeton

Derrick Stroup

Comedian Derrick Stroup begins a multi-show weekend at Goodnights Comedy Club.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Felicity

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pinhook
• City: Durham

Mammoth

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Lincoln Theatre
• City: Raleigh

David C. Smalley

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Quinn Sullivan

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
• City: Raleigh

Joshua Quimby and Matt Pless

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Local 506
• City: Chapel Hill

Friday, July 31

Derrick Stroup

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Passion Pit

Indie-electronic favorite Passion Pit performs at The Ritz in Raleigh.

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: The Ritz
• City: Raleigh

Mason James

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Greg Mendez

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Cat’s Cradle Back Room
• City: Carrboro

The Mavericks

The Mavericks bring their blend of country, rock, Latin and Americana influences to Durham.

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Carolina Theatre
• City: Durham

The Whom: The Who Tribute

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
• City: Raleigh

Shortest Straw: Tribute to Early Metallica

• Time: 8:30 p.m.
• Venue: Lincoln Theatre
• City: Raleigh

Derrick Stroup

• Time: 9:15 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Mason James

• Time: 9:45 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

The Crystal Method

Electronic-music pioneers The Crystal Method headline a late-night performance in Raleigh.

• Time: 10 p.m.
• Venue: Aura Lounge & Nightclub
• City: Raleigh

Saturday, August 1

Classic Country Jubilee

• Time: 12:45 p.m.
• Venue: Rudy Theatre
• City: Selma

Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Liberty Showcase Theater
• City: Liberty

El Boricua Es Otra Cosa

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Garner Performing Arts Center
• City: Garner

The Dear Hunter

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Cat’s Cradle
• City: Carrboro

Holy Wave

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: The Pinhook
• City: Durham

Mason James

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Islander

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Local 506
• City: Chapel Hill

Beggars Banquet: Tribute to The Rolling Stones

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Lincoln Theatre
• City: Raleigh

The Rattletraps

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Cat’s Cradle Back Room
• City: Carrboro

Derrick Stroup

• Time: 9:30 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Mason James

• Time: 10 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Sunday, August 2

The Bleeding Hearts

• Time: 3 p.m.
• Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
• City: Raleigh

ChewieCatt

• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Venue: Lincoln Theatre
• City: Raleigh

Angelo Colina

Comedian Angelo Colina presents a Spanish-language performance at Goodnights.

• Time: 7 p.m.
• Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh
• Language: Spanish

Mason James

• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club
• City: Raleigh

Fly Anakin

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Kings
• City: Raleigh

Grex

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Local 506
• City: Chapel Hill

Monday, August 3

Zoh Amba

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pinhook
• City: Durham

The Briefs

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Venue: The Pour House Music Hall
• City: Raleigh

Top Picks for the Week

Music fans have several major concerts to consider. Bob Dylan opens the week at Red Hat Amphitheater, followed Wednesday by two large outdoor lineups: O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw and Lisa Loeb downtown, and Toto with Christopher Cross and The Romantics at Walnut Creek.

Friday’s schedule features Passion Pit, The Mavericks and a late-night appearance by The Crystal Method. Tribute-band fans can also choose from celebrations of The Who, Metallica, Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones.

Comedy remains a major part of the week, with North Carolina’s Funniest Person Contest, Derrick Stroup, Mason James, David C. Smalley, Joke City and Angelo Colina appearing across Goodnights Comedy Club and Room 861.

Plan Before You Go

Ticket prices, door times, age restrictions and venue policies vary. Popular shows may sell out, so purchase tickets through authorized sellers and confirm event details with the venue before traveling.

Outdoor concerts are also subject to weather-related changes. Review each venue’s bag policy, parking information and prohibited-items list before arriving.

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