The Triangle’s live entertainment calendar is packed with 40 concerts and comedy shows from Wednesday, August 26, through Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This week’s biggest events include Chance the Rapper, Kehlani, WAR, Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors, Eslabon Armado, Steep Canyon Rangers, Paula Poundstone and Eddie Griffin.

Venues throughout Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, Chapel Hill and nearby communities will host performances spanning hip-hop, rock, comedy, country, indie music, Latin music and more.

Explore the complete Triangle Weekly Big Ticket Event Guide below.

Wednesday, August 26

Wednesday’s lineup features performances in Durham and Carrboro.

• Mustard Service — 7:30 p.m. | Motorco Music Hall, Durham
• Slow Teeth — 8 p.m. | Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro

Thursday, August 27

Thursday offers six entertainment options across Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Eslabon Armado headlines The Ritz, while comedian Shawn Gardini performs at Goodnights Comedy Club.

• Eslabon Armado — 7 p.m. | The Ritz, Raleigh
• Shawn Gardini — 7:30 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Ghalia Volt — 7:30 p.m. | The Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh
• Weight Shift — 8 p.m. | Local 506, Chapel Hill
• Destructo Disk — 8 p.m. | The Pinhook, Durham
• The Barons — 8 p.m. | Kings, Raleigh

Friday, August 28

Friday’s schedule includes a major outdoor rock concert in Cary, several comedy performances in Raleigh and live music throughout the region.

Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms bring their tour with Spin Doctors to Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Comedy fans can choose from Usama Siddiquee, Dan Docimo, Paula Poundstone and Eddie Griffin.

• Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors — 6 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary
• Usama Siddiquee — 7 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Caleb Caudle and The Sweet Critters — 7:30 p.m. | The Wake Forest Listening Room at Magnolia Roots, Wake Forest
• Dan Docimo — 7:30 p.m. | Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Solya — 8 p.m. | Kings, Raleigh
• Paula Poundstone — 8 p.m. | The Rialto Theatre, Raleigh
• Billy and The Jets — 8 p.m. | The Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh
• Usama Siddiquee — 9:15 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Eddie Griffin — 9:15 p.m. | Raleigh Improv, Cary
• Dan Docimo — 9:45 p.m. | Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

Saturday, August 29

Saturday is the busiest day in this week’s guide. Chance the Rapper takes over Red Hat Amphitheater in Downtown Raleigh, WAR performs at Koka Booth Amphitheatre and Steep Canyon Rangers appear at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard.

The schedule also includes country, indie and alternative music alongside multiple comedy shows.

• Classic Country Jubilee — 12:45 p.m. | Rudy Theatre, Selma
• Steep Canyon Rangers — 6 p.m. | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh
• Blanket — 6:30 p.m. | The Pinhook, Durham
• Gene Watson — 7 p.m. | Liberty Showcase Theater, Liberty
• WAR — 7 p.m. | Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary
• Usama Siddiquee — 7 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Megan Woods — 7 p.m. | Ed Fitts Outdoor Amphitheater at The Acorn Center, Littleton
• Dan Docimo — 7:30 p.m. | Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Ben Quad and Macseal — 7:30 p.m. | Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro
• Chance the Rapper — 8 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh
• Hazel — 8 p.m. | Local 506, Chapel Hill
• Usama Siddiquee — 9:30 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Dan Docimo — 10 p.m. | Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

Sunday, August 30

Sunday’s schedule includes live music at The Lincoln Theatre and two comedy shows at Goodnights.

• Bring Out Yer Dead — 7 p.m. | The Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh
• Usama Siddiquee — 7 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
• Dan Docimo — 7:30 p.m. | Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

Monday, August 31

Kehlani headlines Monday night at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. Durham music fans can also catch Jake McKelvie at The Pinhook.

• Kehlani — 6:30 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh
• Jake McKelvie — 7:30 p.m. | The Pinhook, Durham

Tuesday, September 1

The week concludes with four shows spanning Raleigh and Durham.

• Jutes and In Color — 7 p.m. | The Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh
• Meltt — 8 p.m. | Motorco Music Hall, Durham
• Profanatica — 8 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
• Husbandos — 8 p.m. | Venue and location were not included in the provided listing

Top Triangle Events This Week

Several major shows stand out on this week’s entertainment calendar:

• Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors in Cary
• WAR at Koka Booth Amphitheatre
• Chance the Rapper at Red Hat Amphitheater
• Kehlani at Coastal Credit Union Music Park
• Eslabon Armado at The Ritz
• Steep Canyon Rangers at Bowstring
• Paula Poundstone at The Rialto
• Eddie Griffin at Raleigh Improv

Comedy fans also have multiple opportunities to see Usama Siddiquee and Dan Docimo throughout the weekend.

Plan Your Triangle Entertainment Week

Tickets for popular concerts and comedy shows may sell quickly. Confirm performance times, age restrictions, ticket availability, parking information and venue policies before attending. Outdoor events may also be affected by weather.

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