Events in Raleigh This-week
Reliable & Guaranteed Tickets
We have a 100% Buyer Guarantee + your tickets will be legitimate, arrive in time for the event, and be completely refunded if the event is cancelled*.
*If your experience falls short of these expectations, you're covered by our 100% money-back guarantee.
*Raleigh-tickets.com is an independent ticket guide, unaffiliated with venues. Prices may be above or below face value. No hidden fees.
Events in Raleigh This-week 2026 schedule
This week in Raleigh promises a diverse lineup of events catering to a wide range of interests. Music lovers can enjoy performances such as The Barons on Thursday, August 27th, at Kings, and the energetic Chance The Rapper at the Red Hat Amphitheater on Saturday, August 29th. For those interested in live theater, catch the classic musical Hairspray performing on both Friday, August 28th, and Saturday, August 29th, at the Cantey V. Sutton Theatre within Raleigh Little Theatre.
Music fans also have the chance to experience the soulful sounds of Eslabon Armado on Thursday, August 27th, at The Ritz, and the bluesy tunes of Ghalia Volt at The Lincoln Theatre on the same evening. Bluegrass enthusiasts can enjoy the Steep Canyon Rangers on Saturday, August 29th, at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard.
On the comedy front, several stand-up shows are scheduled at Goodnights Comedy Club, including performances by Shawn Gardini on Thursday, August 27th, and Usama Siddiquee across multiple nights from August 28th to August 30th. The comedy lineup also features Dan Docimo performing several shows throughout the weekend.
For fans of drag entertainment, the Diva Royale Drag Queen Show will light up the Gold Lounge with performances scheduled throughout the weekend, starting Friday, August 28th, and culminating on Sunday, August 30th.
Finally, the Lincoln Theatre hosts the lively Bring Out Yer Dead shows on Sunday, August 30th, along with Billy and The Jets on Friday, August 28th. With such a vibrant variety of events, Raleigh is the place to be this week for entertainment, music, comedy, and more at some of the city’s top venues.