Raleigh, N.C. Calendar of Events

    Raleigh, N.C., hosts thousands of events every year, including many enriching experiences for your visit. Looking to build your trip around something exhilarating? We've got the most music in N.C., a hopping collegiate and professional sports scene and a host of accolade-worthy, homegrown culinary and cultural festivities pioneered by our smart and passionate locals. Below, you can view and map events by day, week or month, or search for events in a certain category or area of the destination.


    Recent Articles

    Arts

    One of the Tar Heel State's favorite annual holiday events is back and brighter than ever—yes, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to the Raleigh area for an 11th time! Taking place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, the festival—which...

    Things to Do

    The 82nd annual Raleigh Christmas Parade will take place Sat., Nov. 21 in downtown Raleigh, with a 9:30am start time. Read on for all the details! There's no surer sign of the holiday season...

    Arts

    Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts . Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation...

    Arts

    Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts . Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation...

    Dining & Drinks

    High-flying rides and deep-fried pies—the 158th annual N.C. State Fair returns to Raleigh, Oct. 15-25! The N.C. State Fair announced 80 new sweets, treats and over-the-top concoctions for...

    Live Music

    Note: Authored by David Menconi, this piece has been produced in partnership with Raleigh Arts . Menconi's latest book, "Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," was published by University of North Carolina Press. His podcast, Carolina Calling ,