Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live performances across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond? This week’s DoRaleigh Triangle Big Ticket Event Guide is packed with major headliners, touring acts, and can’t-miss performances.

From chart-topping artists to nationally known comedians and iconic venues, here’s your curated list of top events happening April 14–19, 2026.

Tuesday, April 14 – Major Concerts Across the Triangle

Bush, Mammoth & James and the Cold Gun 🕖 7:00 PM | Red Hat Amphitheater

ADULT. 🕖 7:00 PM | Kings Raleigh

Mei Semones 🕗 8:00 PM | Motorco Music Hall

Sarah Kinsley 🕗 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle

Jackie Venson 🕗 8:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall

Wednesday, April 15 – Live Music & Hip-Hop Headliners

Peter Lamb and The Wolves 🕠 5:45 PM | Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Baby Keem 🕢 7:30 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Kishi Bashi 🕗 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle

Band of Heathens 🕗 8:00 PM | Lincoln Theatre Raleigh

Ally Venable 🕗 8:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall

Thursday, April 16 – Rock, Comedy & More

Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX & Fit For An Autopsy 🕖 7:00 PM | Red Hat Amphitheater

Trae Crowder 🕖 7:00 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club

Hippie Sabotage 🕖 7:00 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Tennessee Whiskey (Chris Stapleton Tribute) 🕗 8:00 PM | Lincoln Theatre Raleigh

Martin Sexton 🕗 8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle

Friday, April 17 – Comedy & Live Performances Take Over

Bert Kreischer 🕖 7:00 PM | Durham Performing Arts Center

Steve Treviño 🕖 7:00 PM & 🕘 9:15 PM | Raleigh Improv

Alice Phoebe Lou 🕗 8:00 PM | Haw River Ballroom

It’s Murph 🕗 8:00 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Dan Mangan 🕘 9:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall

Saturday, April 18 – Big Names & Packed Lineup

Boys Like Girls 🕕 6:00 PM | The Ritz Raleigh

Jefferson Starship 🕖 7:00 PM | Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Smithfield

Charlie Berens 🕗 8:00 PM | Meymandi Concert Hall

David Sedaris 🕗 8:00 PM | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

Danny Brown 🕗 8:00 PM | Lincoln Theatre Raleigh

Sunday, April 19 – Strong Weekend Close

David and Tamela Mann 🕖 7:00 PM | Durham Performing Arts Center

St. Paul and The Broken Bones 🕗 8:00 PM | The Ritz

Raleigh Black Tusk 🕗 8:00 PM | The Pour House Music Hall

Plan Your Week: Big Events Across the Triangle

This week’s lineup proves the Triangle continues to be a hotspot for:

National touring artists Major comedy acts Diverse music genres (rock, hip-hop, indie, jazz, metal) Iconic venues across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill

Whether you’re catching a show at Red Hat Amphitheater or enjoying comedy at Goodnights, there’s no shortage of high-energy events happening across the region.

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