Looking for the biggest concerts, comedy shows, and live entertainment happening across the Triangle? From chart-topping musicians and legendary performers to nationally touring comedians and unique tribute experiences, this week’s DoRaleigh Triangle Big Ticket Events Guide highlights the can’t-miss events happening in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, Carrboro, Selma, Wilson, and beyond.

Whether you’re a fan of live music, stand-up comedy, orchestral performances, or intimate venue experiences, there’s something for everyone this week.

Top Events This Week in the Triangle

Forrest Frank

📍 Lenovo Center, Raleigh
📅 Tuesday, June 16 | 7:00 PM

One of Christian music’s fastest-rising stars brings his energetic live show to Raleigh for an unforgettable evening.

Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins

📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh
📅 Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00 PM

Rock fans won’t want to miss this powerhouse lineup featuring Grammy-winning rock icons Evanescence alongside Spiritbox and Nova Twins.

Jill Scott

📍 Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), Durham
📅 June 18 & June 20 | 8:00 PM

The legendary Jill Scott returns to the Triangle for two nights of soulful vocals, timeless hits, and unforgettable performances.

Ralph Barbosa

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh
📅 June 18–20

One of comedy’s hottest rising stars takes over Goodnights for multiple performances throughout the weekend.

Hank Williams Jr.

📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh
📅 Saturday, June 20 | 6:30 PM

Country music icon Hank Williams Jr. brings decades of hits and Southern rock energy to Raleigh.

North Carolina Symphony: Mozart by Moonlight

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
📅 Saturday, June 20 | 8:00 PM

Experience a magical evening under the stars as the North Carolina Symphony performs classical favorites in one of the region’s most beautiful outdoor venues.

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Raleigh Events

Tuesday, June 16

• Forrest Frank — Lenovo Center
• Zach Noe Towers — Goodnights Comedy Club

Wednesday, June 17

• Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins — Coastal Credit Union Music Park
• Brittany Schmitt — Goodnights Comedy Club
• Island Moons — The Pour House Music Hall

Thursday, June 18

• Tom Keifer Band — The Ritz
• Ralph Barbosa — Goodnights Comedy Club
• Blacktop Mojo — Lincoln Theatre
• Jake Sutton — The Pour House Music Hall
• Tyler Wilson — Room 861 at Goodnights

Friday, June 19

• Ralph Barbosa — Goodnights Comedy Club
• Andrew Rudick — Room 861 at Goodnights
• Babyface Ray & 42 Dugg — The Ritz
• Aaron Hamm & Big River Band — Lincoln Theatre
• Sidequest — Aura Lounge

Saturday, June 20

• Fortunate Youth — Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard
• Hank Williams Jr. — Walnut Creek
• Ralph Barbosa — Goodnights Comedy Club
• Andrew Rudick — Room 861 at Goodnights
• Left Cross — The Pour House Music Hall
• Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac — Lincoln Theatre

Sunday, June 21

• Lavelle Dontae — Goodnights Comedy Club
• Andrew Rudick — Room 861 at Goodnights

Monday, June 22

• Widowspeak — The Pour House Music Hall

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Durham Events

Thursday, June 18

• Jill Scott — DPAC

Friday, June 19

• Jamie McLean Band — The Blue Note Grill
• Max Richter — DPAC

Saturday, June 20

• Jill Scott — DPAC
• Comedy Bang! Bang! — Carolina Theatre
• Chrissy Chlapecka — Stanczyks

Sunday, June 21

• Lip Critic — The Pinhook

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Chapel Hill & Carrboro Events

Sunday, June 14

• Alejandro Aranda — Local 506

Wednesday, June 17

• The Beths — Cat’s Cradle
• Leanna Firestone — Cat’s Cradle Back Room

Thursday, June 18

• The Beths — Cat’s Cradle
• Total Chaos — Local 506
• Billy Allen and The Pollies — Cat’s Cradle Back Room

Friday, June 19

• Robyn Hitchcock — Cat’s Cradle

Saturday, June 20

• Tank and The Bangas — Cat’s Cradle Back Yard
• Of Montreal — Cat’s Cradle

Monday, June 22

• Subhumans — Cat’s Cradle

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Cary, Wake Forest & Beyond

Friday, June 19

• Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift — Historic Wakefield Barn
• Candlelight: 90s Unplugged — Historic Wakefield Barn
• Folkknot — Wake Forest Listening Room

Saturday, June 20

• North Carolina Symphony: Mozart by Moonlight — Koka Booth Amphitheatre
• The Malpass Brothers — Rudy Theatre, Selma

Thursday, June 18

• Throwback Sounds of Summer — Rudy Theatre, Selma

Friday, June 19

• Banda Corona Del Rey — Evolution Music Hall, Wilson

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Haw River Ballroom Highlights

Sunday, June 21

• The Church

Monday, June 22

• Rostam

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Plan Your Week

The Triangle continues to offer one of the strongest entertainment lineups in the Southeast, with nationally touring concerts, award-winning comedians, symphony performances, and intimate venue experiences happening every night of the week.

Whether you’re catching Jill Scott at DPAC, laughing with Ralph Barbosa at Goodnights, rocking out with Evanescence at Walnut Creek, or enjoying Mozart under the stars in Cary, there’s no shortage of incredible experiences across the region.

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Published by Bryan Tomlinson | DoRaleigh.com