Celebrate Halloween Eve with Live Music, Cocktails, and Raleigh Nightlife 🎃

As the sun sets over downtown Raleigh, the city comes alive with after-work fun, live music, creative workshops, Halloween parties, and iconic performances. Whether you’re winding down the week with friends, discovering a new bar, or catching John Legend live, there’s something special for everyone this Thursday night.

Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s happening around downtown Raleigh on Thursday, October 30, 2025 — perfect for your post-work plans.

🥂 Happy Hour & After Work Specials

$10 Classic Cocktails

📍 Boatman Spirits Co.

🕓 All Day | Every Thursday

Sip your favorite handcrafted cocktails for just $10 all day long at Boatman Spirits Co., one of Raleigh’s trendiest craft distilleries.

Hone Sharpen Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

📍 421 N Harrington St, Smoky Hollow

🕞 3:30 PM

Celebrate the grand opening of Hone Sharpen in Smoky Hollow! Join the ribbon cutting, meet local entrepreneurs, and enjoy refreshments in one of downtown’s newest creative spaces.

🎭 Creative Workshops, Tours & Culture

Fiction I – Redbud Writing Project

📍 Redbud Writing Project

🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Writers unite for an inspiring session of storytelling and creative expression in the heart of downtown.

Curtain Call from Beyond: Theatre Haunts & History Tours

📍 Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

🕢 7:30 PM & 9:00 PM

Step into Raleigh’s haunted theatre past! Discover backstage stories, ghostly legends, and rich performance history on this unique tour.

Sip n’ Stroll Raleigh Ghost Tour

📍 Raleigh Walking Tours

🕖 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

Enjoy a chilling evening walk through historic downtown as guides share Raleigh’s most spine-tingling tales.

Raleigh Bricks & Minifigs Halloween Treasure Hunt – Walking Scavenger Hunt!

📍 Sir Walter Coffee & Kitchen

🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join a playful, LEGO-themed treasure hunt through downtown — fun for families and fans of all ages.

🎨 Markets, Music & Halloween Parties

Moonlit Maker’s Market: Special Halloween Party

📍 Burial Beer Co. – The Exhibit at Transfer Co. Food Hall

🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Shop handmade goods, enjoy craft beer, and dance under the moonlight during this festive Halloween maker’s market.

Halloween Tattoo Flash

📍 The Davie

🕗 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Get inked with spooky designs at this special flash tattoo event — first come, first served!

DJ Terminator X at Boatman Spirits Co.

📍 Boatman Spirits Co.

🕗 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Get your groove on as legendary DJ Terminator X spins funk, soul, and Halloween party beats all night long.

Cleophus James Live

📍 Slim’s Downtown

🕘 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Catch local favorite Cleophus James for a high-energy performance at one of Raleigh’s most iconic dive bars.

Zenith Raleigh Karaoke

📍 Zenith Raleigh

🕘 9:00 PM

Sing your heart out at one of downtown’s sleekest karaoke lounges. Perfect for group nights or spontaneous fun!

🎤 Trivia, Comedy & More

Leela Improv Theatre: Drop-In Improv Class

📍 Leela Improv Theatre

🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Learn improv basics or just laugh along in this interactive, beginner-friendly workshop.

Trivia with the Professor

📍 Woody’s at City Market

🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Gather your trivia crew and grab a pint for a classic Raleigh weeknight favorite.

Free Gussie’s Wings & Thursday Football

📍 Wolfe & Porter

🕗 8:15 PM

Enjoy complimentary wings while catching Thursday night football in one of Raleigh’s coziest spots.

Thursday Night Music Karaoke

📍 Wolfe & Porter

🕗 8:00 PM

After the game, the mic is yours — belt out your favorite tunes!

🎶 Big Stage Spotlight

John Legend – Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour

📍 Red Hat Amphitheater

🕗 8:00 PM

Experience the smooth, soulful voice of John Legend live in downtown Raleigh as he celebrates 20 years of his iconic debut album Get Lifted. This is the concert event of the week!

Sinners on IMAX

📍 Marbles IMAX Theater

Catch this visually stunning Halloween-season film on the largest screen in the Triangle — a must-see for horror fans.

From happy hours to haunted tours, maker markets to live music, downtown Raleigh offers the perfect blend of art, nightlife, and community spirit.

🧡 Make It a Downtown Night to Remember

Plan your evening, bring your friends, and experience why Raleigh is the Triangle’s go-to destination for after-work entertainment.

Discover more Raleigh nightlife and weekend guides at DoRaleigh.com – your home for everything Raleigh!

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