From Comedy Powerhouses to Symphony Showstoppers — The Triangle Delivers a Huge Weekend of Entertainment

If you’re looking for blockbuster-level live entertainment this weekend, Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle area have your calendar covered. From arena concerts and comedy legends to orchestral spectacles and indie headliners, May 30 to June 1 is packed with big-ticket performances across top venues in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fayetteville, and beyond.

Here’s your curated guide to the weekend’s biggest and boldest events:

🎤 FRIDAY, MAY 30 — A Night of Icons & Laughs

Dave Attell

🕖 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

The underground legend returns for a double header, dishing out his signature dark humor in Raleigh’s premier comedy club.

Chris Distefano

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 Carolina Theatre – Durham, NC

High-energy storytelling meets chaotic charisma in this one-night-only set from “Chrissy Chaos.”

Thee Sacred Souls

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 The Ritz – Raleigh, NC

A soulful night with retro R&B vibes, smooth vocals, and a whole lot of heart.

Nate Jackson

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 Raleigh Improv – Cary, NC

One of the hottest voices in stand-up brings a bold, uncensored set to Improv’s buzzing Cary stage.

Learnmore Jonasi

🕢 7:30 PM & 9:45 PM

📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

Zimbabwe’s breakout comic continues his rise with sharp wit and a global point of view.

EXTC (featuring members of XTC)

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC

Relive the glory of British new wave with hits and deep cuts from the iconic XTC catalog.

NC Symphony Summerfest: The Music of John Williams

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre – Cary, NC

Experience the soundtracks of your childhood—Star Wars, Jurassic Park, E.T.—performed under the stars.

🎶 SATURDAY, MAY 31 — Massive Shows & Family Favorites

NC Symphony: Carnival of the Animals

🕐 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM

📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh, NC

A playful, classical concert perfect for all ages, with narration and animal-inspired music.

Nate Jackson

🕡 6:30 PM

📍 Raleigh Improv – Cary, NC

Back by popular demand—Saturday’s show promises even more laughs.

Nate Bargatze

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 Crown Coliseum – Fayetteville, NC

The clean comedy superstar brings his wildly relatable humor to a huge arena crowd.

Keith Urban with Chase Matthew & Alana Springsteen

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park – Raleigh, NC

Country royalty meets rising stars in a stadium-filling event sure to be the weekend’s biggest crowd.

Panchiko & Model/Actriz

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 The Ritz – Raleigh, NC

A night for indie lovers and experimental fans alike—lo-fi meets performance art in one bold show.

Dave Attell

🕖 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

Still going strong with sharp-edged comedy that pulls no punches.

Learnmore Jonasi

🕢 7:30 PM & 10:00 PM

📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC

Rounding out his Raleigh weekend with another double set.

Josh Turner

🕢 7:30 PM

📍 Alliance Convention Center – Burlington, NC

The baritone behind “Your Man” brings country soul to the Triad.

Lights

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 Motorco Music Hall – Durham, NC

Canadian synth-pop queen delivers a luminous, genre-bending set.

Braxton Keith

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC

Texas twang and honky-tonk fire in a can’t-miss show for country lovers.

Grupo Pegasso, Los Mismos & Samuray

🕘 9:00 PM

📍 Evolution Music Hall – Wilson, NC

A trio of Latin legends throw down a fiery, energetic night of regional hits.

🎷 SUNDAY, JUNE 1 — Close It Out with Soul and Jam Vibes

Steely Dead

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC

When Steely Dan meets the Grateful Dead, you get a musically intricate, groove-heavy tribute that fans of both bands will love.

The Soul Rebels

🕗 8:00 PM

📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro, NC

Funk. Hip-hop. Jazz. New Orleans brass. One of the most exciting live bands in the country storms Carrboro for a night of genre-bending energy.

🎫 Plan Ahead – These Events Will Sell Out

Raleigh and its neighbors are showing out this weekend with world-class acts, musical icons, and hilarious stand-up. Make sure to grab your tickets early, plan your transportation, and get ready for a weekend to remember.

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