Your Weekly Big Ticket Entertainment Guide for the Triangle
The Triangle is packed with major performances, national tours, holiday shows, top-tier comedy, and live music all week long. Whether you’re catching a world-class production at DPAC, a holiday concert at Meymandi, or a comedy double-header in Cary and Raleigh, this is the definitive list of all Big Ticket events happening November 17–23, 2025.
Scroll day-by-day to find your plans!
MONDAY – November 17
🎸 The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) – Durham
A stunning orchestral rock experience surrounded by candlelight. Expect symphonic arrangements of rock classics and a visually unforgettable production.
TUESDAY – November 18
🎄 Christmas Jubilee
⏰ 12:45 PM
📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma
A beloved seasonal musical revue filled with holiday hits, dance numbers, and family-friendly entertainment.
⚔️ Galactic Empire & Bit Brigade
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh
Heavy metal meets video game performance art in an epic, cosplay-powered concert experience.
🎶 Senses Fail & Story Of The Year
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 The Ritz – Raleigh
Pop-punk legends hit The Ritz for a high-energy night of nostalgia and new music.
🎸 Band of Skulls
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Motorco Music Hall – Durham
British alt-rock favorites return with gritty riffs, big vocals, and a killer live set.
WEDNESDAY – November 19
🎷 Adam Hawley
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Raleigh Improv – Cary
The multi-award-winning jazz guitarist brings smooth grooves and top-tier musicianship for a rare Improv concert night.
THURSDAY – November 20
🎤 Peabo Bryson
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Paul A. Johnston Auditorium – Smithfield
The legendary balladeer performs his greatest hits, including classics from Disney soundtracks.
🎼 Boz Scaggs
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 DPAC – Durham
A soulful evening of blues, rock, and R&B with the Grammy-winning icon.
🎅 The Ultimate Elvis Christmas
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Dunn Center for the Performing Arts – Rocky Mount
A festive tribute to Elvis Presley’s holiday catalog—perfect for fans of classic Christmas hits.
🎤 Rome Ramirez
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh
The Sublime with Rome frontman brings a reggae-rock fusion set to Raleigh.
😂 Ted Alexandro
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh
Sharp, smart comedy from one of New York City’s most respected stand-ups.
FRIDAY – November 21
🎄 Christmas Jubilee
⏰ 12:45 PM
📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma
The holiday tradition continues with another matinee performance.
🎵 The Malpass Brothers
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Wake Forest Renaissance Centre – Wake Forest
Classic country harmonies and old-school charm.
😂 Lil Duval
⏰ 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM
📍 Raleigh Improv – Cary
National comedian and viral sensation Lil Duval delivers two back-to-back shows.
🎤 Sosocamo
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 The Portal HQ – Raleigh
A rising act blending hip-hop, indie, and experimental soundscapes.
🎶 Shana Tucker
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Garner Performing Arts Center – Garner
ChamberSoul vibes with cello, jazz, and beautifully layered vocals.
🎄 Rocky Mountain High Experience – A John Denver Christmas
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Fletcher Opera Theater – Raleigh
A beloved tribute to John Denver with lush orchestration.
🥁 Max Roach at 100: Tyshawn Sorey Trio & Sandbox Percussion
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Baldwin Auditorium – Duke University, Durham
Celebrate the centennial of NC jazz legend Max Roach with world-class contemporary performers.
🎤 Bee Gees Gold – Tribute Show
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Jones Performing Arts Center – Louisburg
A disco revival with pitch-perfect tribute performances.
🎼 Dolly Parton’s Threads – My Songs in Symphony
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh
An orchestral showcase inspired by Dolly’s iconic songwriting.
😂 Ted Alexandro
⏰ 7:30 PM & 9:45 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh
Three nights, multiple sets—each show offers a unique comedic experience.
😂 Phil Hanley
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Carolina Theatre – Durham
Dry wit and clever punchlines from the Canadian stand-up standout.
🎸 Carbon Leaf
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro
A jam-folk-rock night with one of the Triangle’s most beloved touring acts.
🎄 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 DPAC – Durham
The holiday juggernaut returns with its signature cinematic Christmas sound.
🎤 Dijon
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 The Ritz – Raleigh
Soulful, experimental, and intimate—Dijon’s live show is a standout.
🎸 Jack Blocker
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Kings – Raleigh
Americana and roots music in a cozy downtown setting.
🎸 Effing and Blinding
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh
A heavy, high-energy rock night.
🎧 Riot Ten
⏰ 10:00 PM
📍 The Underground – Raleigh
A bass-heavy EDM event with rail-rattling drops.
SATURDAY – November 22
🎄 Christmas Jubilee
⏰ 12:45 PM & 6:45 PM
📍 Rudy Theatre – Selma
Holiday energy all day long with matinee and evening shows.
🎄 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Crown Theatre – Fayetteville
The magic moves south for another symphonic holiday spectacular.
🎼 Dolly Parton’s Threads – My Songs in Symphony
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh
A second performance of the dazzling orchestra tribute.
🎉 Bingo Loco
⏰ 3:00 PM & 8:30 PM
📍 The Ritz – Raleigh
High-energy bingo with dancers, DJs, confetti cannons, and chaos.
😂 Lil Duval
⏰ 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM
📍 Raleigh Improv – Cary
Two more shows from the comedy star.
🎤 George Janko
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Fletcher Opera Theater – Raleigh
Actor, comedian, and podcast favorite brings a live storytelling performance.
🎸 Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Alliance Convention Center – Burlington
A night of country mastery and Americana brilliance.
😂 Ted Alexandro
⏰ 7:30 PM & 10:00 PM
📍 Room 861 at Goodnights – Raleigh
Two prime-time shows from the comedy veteran.
🎸 They Are Gutting a Body of Water
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Kings – Raleigh
Shoegaze noise meets indie experimentation.
🎻 Lindsey Stirling
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 DPAC – Durham
A breathtaking fusion of violin performance, dance, and theatrical staging.
🎤 Chloe Ament
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Local 506 – Chapel Hill
Indie pop rising star takes the stage in Chapel Hill.
🎸 Brodie Cormack Band
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh
A night of folk-rock and singer-songwriter energy.
🎧 JSTJR
⏰ 9:00 PM
📍 The Fruit – Durham
Global bass and high-energy EDM.
🎧 Layz
⏰ 10:00 PM
📍 The Underground – Raleigh
Trap, dubstep, and heavy bass for late-night ravers.
SUNDAY – November 23
🎻 Triangle Youth Music: Fall Orchestra Concert
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall – Raleigh
A beautiful showcase of young musicians from across the region.
😂 Lil Duval
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Raleigh Improv – Cary
The final show of the weekend.
🎤 Jason Mewes
⏰ 6:00 PM & 8:30 PM
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh
The “Jay” of “Jay and Silent Bob” brings stories, comedy, and fan interaction to Raleigh.
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