Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Raleigh (2026)

    Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026

    Tree lightings, light displays, Christmas markets, Nutcracker shows and Santa bar crawls.

    Tree lightings
    Light displays
    Christmas markets
    Nutcracker
    Santa crawls

    Christmas & Holiday Season Events in Raleigh

    Carolina Ballet Presents Jewels

    Carolina Ballet Presents Jewels

    2026-11-20 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    North Carolina Symphony - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1

    North Carolina Symphony - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1

    2026-11-20 · 20:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Carolina Ballet Presents Jewels

    Carolina Ballet Presents Jewels

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    North Carolina Symphony - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1

    North Carolina Symphony - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1

    2026-11-21 · 20:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    North Carolina State Wolfpack Mens Basketball vs. Norfolk State Spartans Mens Basketball

    North Carolina State Wolfpack Mens Basketball vs. Norfolk State Spartans Mens Basketball

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    North Carolina Symphony - Cirque Holiday Pops

    North Carolina Symphony - Cirque Holiday Pops

    2026-11-27 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators

    Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators

    2026-11-28 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    North Carolina Symphony - Cirque Holiday Pops

    North Carolina Symphony - Cirque Holiday Pops

    2026-11-28 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans

    Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans

    2026-11-30 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    Christmas Together with Amy Grant | Official Ticket + Hotel Packages

    Christmas Together with Amy Grant | Official Ticket + Hotel Packages

    2026-11-30 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    North Carolina State Wolfpack Mens Basketball vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball

    North Carolina State Wolfpack Mens Basketball vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball

    2026-12-01 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

    Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

    2026-12-03 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    North Carolina Symphony - Handel's Messiah

    North Carolina Symphony - Handel's Messiah

    2026-12-04 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

    Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

    2026-12-05 · 17:00
    North Carolina State Fairgrounds
    Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

    Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

    2026-12-05 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    Pullen Park Holiday Express Presented By WRAL

    Pullen Park Holiday Express Presented By WRAL

    2026-12-07
    Pullen Park Holiday Event
    Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour

    Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour

    2026-12-07 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers

    Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers

    2026-12-08 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    North Carolina Master Chorale Joy of the Season

    North Carolina Master Chorale Joy of the Season

    2026-12-08 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    2026-12-10 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    2026-12-10 · 19:30
    Lenovo Center
    Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders

    Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders

    2026-12-11 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    2026-12-11 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    North Carolina Symphony - Holiday Pops Ugly Sweater Night

    North Carolina Symphony - Holiday Pops Ugly Sweater Night

    2026-12-11 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    2026-12-12 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    North Carolina Symphony - Holiday Pops

    North Carolina Symphony - Holiday Pops

    2026-12-12 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Pullen Park Holiday Express Presented By WRAL

    Pullen Park Holiday Express Presented By WRAL

    2026-12-14
    Pullen Park Holiday Event
    A Charlie Brown Christmas

    A Charlie Brown Christmas

    2026-12-13 · 20:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    2026-12-15 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    2026-12-16 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    2026-12-17 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    2026-12-18 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    2026-12-19 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    2026-12-22 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    North Carolina Symphony - A Candlelight Christmas

    North Carolina Symphony - A Candlelight Christmas

    2026-12-22 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

    2026-12-23 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    North Carolina Symphony - A Candlelight Christmas

    North Carolina Symphony - A Candlelight Christmas

    2026-12-23 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    NGHTMRE BEFORE XMAS

    NGHTMRE BEFORE XMAS

    2026-12-23 · 20:30
    Lincoln Theatre-NC
    Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

    Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

    2026-12-26 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

    Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

    2026-12-28 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center

    More Things to Do in Raleigh That Week

    UniverSoul Circus

    UniverSoul Circus

    2026-11-20 · 19:00
    Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Circus Grounds
    UniverSoul Circus

    UniverSoul Circus

    2026-11-21 · 19:30
    Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Circus Grounds
    10 Years of 6LACK Tour

    10 Years of 6LACK Tour

    2026-11-22 · 19:00
    The Ritz
    Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour

    Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour

    2026-11-22 · 20:00
    Lenovo Center
    The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    2026-11-24 · 20:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge

    Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge

    2026-11-24 · 20:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Pouya - The Foreverglades Tour

    Pouya - The Foreverglades Tour

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    The Ritz
    UniverSoul Circus

    UniverSoul Circus

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Circus Grounds
    R&B Music Experience

    R&B Music Experience

    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    Hassan Phills

    Hassan Phills

    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    Goodnights Comedy Club
    UniverSoul Circus

    UniverSoul Circus

    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Circus Grounds
    R&B ONLY LIVE - Raleigh, NC

    R&B ONLY LIVE - Raleigh, NC

    2026-11-28 · 18:30
    The Ritz
    Hassan Phills

    Hassan Phills

    2026-11-28 · 19:00
    Goodnights Comedy Club
    UniverSoul Circus

    UniverSoul Circus

    2026-11-28 · 19:30
    Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Circus Grounds
    Syd - Early Entry VIP Upgrade

    Syd - Early Entry VIP Upgrade

    2026-11-29 · 19:00
    The Ritz
    Syd: Beard Tour

    Syd: Beard Tour

    2026-11-29 · 19:00
    The Ritz
    Professor Brian Cox - Emergence

    Professor Brian Cox - Emergence

    2026-11-29 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    2026-11-29 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    UniverSoul Circus

    UniverSoul Circus

    2026-12-03 · 19:00
    Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Circus Grounds
    Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc.  Tour

    Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc.  Tour

    2026-12-04 · 19:00
    The Ritz
    UniverSoul Circus

    UniverSoul Circus

    2026-12-04 · 19:00
    Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Circus Grounds
    UniverSoul Circus

    UniverSoul Circus

    2026-12-05 · 19:30
    Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Circus Grounds
    Leanne Morgan: THE TIME OF OUR LIVES TOUR

    Leanne Morgan: THE TIME OF OUR LIVES TOUR

    2026-12-06 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center
    AN EVENING WITH JOHN CUSACK AND A SPECIAL SCREENING OF SAY ANYTHING

    AN EVENING WITH JOHN CUSACK AND A SPECIAL SCREENING OF SAY ANYTHING

    2026-12-06 · 20:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    2026-12-06 · 20:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Sing Along!

    Sing Along!

    2026-12-11 · 19:30
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    The Lounge at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    2026-12-12 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    DENNY LOVE: SHOW LOVE TOUR

    DENNY LOVE: SHOW LOVE TOUR

    2026-12-12 · 19:00
    Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
    Daily Bread - Vanishing Point Tour

    Daily Bread - Vanishing Point Tour

    2026-12-18 · 19:00
    The Ritz
    Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!

    Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!

    2026-12-18 · 19:00
    Lenovo Center

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