Concerts, comedy and orchestral performances fill this week’s Triangle Big Ticket Events Guide, covering October 16–23, 2026. The lineup spans Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Saxapahaw, with performances at intimate clubs, concert halls and outdoor venues.

Highlights include North Carolina Symphony’s Rhapsody in Blue, Trampled by Turtles & Futurebirds, Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds, Jacob Collier, Steve Lacy, and Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset.

Comedy fans can choose from performances by Rene Vaca, Mario Adrion, Michael Blaustein, Nurse Blake, Ron Funches and more.

Schedules below reflect the supplied listings. Confirm times, ticket availability, age restrictions and whether a listed time represents doors or showtime with the venue before purchasing. Ticket prices were not provided.

Friday, October 16

Concerts and Live Music

• Avery Anna: 7 p.m., The Ritz, Raleigh.
• Carsie Blanton: 8 p.m., Motorco Music Hall, Durham.
• Noah Gundersen: 8 p.m., Stanczyks, Durham.
• North Carolina Symphony: Carlos Miguel Prieto — Rhapsody in Blue: 8 p.m., Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh.
• The Linda Lindas: 8 p.m., Haw River Ballroom, Saxapahaw.
• Dean Turnley: 9 p.m., The Fruit, Durham.

Comedy

• Rene Vaca: 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., Raleigh Improv, Cary.
• Conor Janda: 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Mario Adrion: 9:15 p.m., Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.

Saturday, October 17

Saturday offers another opportunity to hear Rhapsody in Blue, alongside performances by Quadeca, Maggie Rose, The Brook and The Bluff, and more.

Concerts and Live Music

• North Carolina Symphony: Carlos Miguel Prieto — Rhapsody in Blue: 8 p.m., Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh.
• The Brook and The Bluff: 8 p.m., Haw River Ballroom, Saxapahaw.
• Moony: 8 p.m., Local 506, Chapel Hill.
• Hole Dweller: 8 p.m., Kings, Raleigh.
• Quadeca: 8 p.m., Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro.
• Maggie Rose: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.
• The Whom — The Who Tribute: 8 p.m., Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro.
• Juelz: 9 p.m., The Fruit, Durham.

Comedy

• Conor Janda: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Mario Adrion: 9:30 p.m., Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.

Sunday, October 18

Trampled by Turtles & Futurebirds at Koka Booth Amphitheatre is a featured Sunday option. Durham hosts an afternoon orchestral performance, while Raleigh offers several comedy shows.

• Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle: The Roxelanne Effekt: 3:30 p.m., Carolina Theatre, Durham.
• Trampled by Turtles & Futurebirds: 6:30 p.m., Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park, Cary.
• Michael Blaustein: 7 p.m., Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh.
• Waylon Wyatt: 7 p.m., The Ritz, Raleigh.
• Mario Adrion: 7 p.m., Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Benjamin Tod and The Inline Six: 8 p.m., Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro.
• Conor Janda: 8 p.m., Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Evan Honer: 8 p.m., Haw River Ballroom, Saxapahaw.

Monday, October 19

• Nurse Blake: 7 p.m., Fletcher Opera Theater at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh.
• After: 8 p.m., Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro.

Tuesday, October 20

Tuesday’s lineup brings live music to venues across Raleigh and Durham.

• Ian McConnell: 7:30 p.m., Kings, Raleigh.
• Wishy: 8 p.m., Stanczyks, Durham.
• Chasing Abbey: 8 p.m., Motorco Music Hall, Durham.
• Jerry’s Middle Finger: 8:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.

Wednesday, October 21

Wednesday brings one of the guide’s busiest evenings, led by Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds at Lenovo Center and Jacob Collier at Durham Performing Arts Center.

Concerts and Live Music

• Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds: 8 p.m., Lenovo Center, Raleigh.
• Tenderqueer: 8 p.m., The Pinhook, Durham.
• Acid Mothers Temple: 8 p.m., The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh.
• Maddie Zahm: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.
• AJ Lee and Blue Summit: 8 p.m., Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro.
• Jacob Collier: 8 p.m., Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham.

Comedy

• GiGi Leflair: 7:30 p.m., Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Josh Thomas: 8 p.m., Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh.
• Open Mic at Goodnights: 8 p.m., Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.

Thursday, October 22

• Arch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder: 6 p.m., The Ritz, Raleigh.
• Oso Oso: 7 p.m., Motorco Music Hall, Durham.
• That One Mailman: 7:30 p.m., Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Will Varley: 8 p.m., The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh.
• Be Your Own Pet: 8 p.m., Stanczyks, Durham.
• YHWH Nailgun: 8 p.m., Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro.
• LUCY (Cooper B. Handy): 8 p.m., The Pinhook, Durham.

Friday, October 23: Next Weekend Preview

The following Friday brings a packed schedule of amphitheater concerts, comedy and orchestral music.

Concerts and Live Music

• Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset: 6 p.m., Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh.
• Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg: 6:30 p.m., The Ritz, Raleigh.
• Clint Black & Midland: 7 p.m., Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham.
• North Carolina Symphony: Sophie Mok — The Music of John Williams: Star Wars & More: 7:30 p.m., Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh.
• Phillip Phillips: 8 p.m., Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh.
• Winyah: 8 p.m., Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro.
• Steve Lacy: 8 p.m., Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh.
• Kennedy Ryon: 8 p.m., Kings, Raleigh.
• AYYBO: 10 p.m., Aura Lounge & Nightclub, Raleigh.

Comedy

• Ron Funches: 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.
• Robby Hoffman: 7 p.m., Carolina Theatre, Durham.
• Maggie Hughes DePalo: 7:30 p.m., Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh.

Plan Your Triangle Concert or Comedy Night

Check each venue’s official calendar for prices and current ticket availability. Several comedians have multiple performances, so confirm the date, showtime and room before booking.

For outdoor concerts, review weather updates and venue policies. Allow time for parking and travel, especially when heading to Cary, Carrboro or Saxapahaw.

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