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Things to Do in Raleigh

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This week in Raleigh · August 20–23, 2026

Packapalooza takes over Hillsborough Street Saturday with 90,000 expected and fireworks at the Belltower, while the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo rolls into downtown Sunday. Jazz in the Square kicks off its 6th season at Moore Square — free picnic vibes included.

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Past Digests

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Raleigh — August 13, 2026
The 12th Annual CaribMask Carnival sets Fayetteville Street ablaze Saturday while PJ Morton brings soul to Meymandi Concert Hall Friday night — plus Nicole Byer headlines Goodnights and Mud Day returns for the kids.
Raleigh — August 06, 2026
The Triangle Native American Film Festival brings powerful Indigenous cinema to the big screen Saturday, while RITUAL at William & Company delivers a disco-to-indie vinyl journey Sunday. First Friday at Moore Square rounds out a stacked week.
Raleigh — July 30, 2026
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Fest kicks off at Koka Booth this weekend with all-you-care-to-taste samplings, while Fancy Gap plays Moore Square tonight for free at Live After 5. The Market at NCMA and Clue at Raleigh Little Theatre round out a stacked few days.
Raleigh — July 23, 2026
GalaxyCon takes over the Convention Center through Sunday, while Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week runs its final days through July 26 — plus Live After 5 lands at Seaboard Station tonight with Elora Dash.
Raleigh — July 16, 2026
Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week kicks off tonight with 10 days of prix fixe deals across locally-owned spots, while GalaxyCon descends on the Convention Center next week and Pauly Shore brings laughs to Goodnights this weekend.
Raleigh — July 09, 2026
Gladys Knight takes the Memorial Auditorium stage Saturday while Paris in Raleigh brings Bastille Day wine walks and live music to Lafayette Village — plus Midtown Beach Music kicks off tonight at North Hills.
Raleigh — July 02, 2026
America turns 250 this weekend — the First in Freedom Parade and NC Freedom Fest take over downtown on July 4, while Songbird NC's grand opening on July 3 offers a daylight-to-dusk cocktail debut worth toasting.
Raleigh — June 25, 2026
Out! Raleigh Pride takes over Fayetteville Street this weekend for its 14th year, while BrickUniverse brings epic LEGO builds to the Convention Center — plus a RITUAL. DJ afternoon at William & Company on July 12 is already on the horizon.
Raleigh — June 18, 2026
Raleigh's biggest week of the summer: the Carolina Hurricanes Championship Parade takes over downtown Saturday, while the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo and Garrison Keillor at Meymandi round out a stacked few days.
Raleigh — June 11, 2026
The Canes' Game 5 Watch Party moves to Red Hat Amphitheater tonight, while Chance the Rapper takes Red Hat later this week and the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo rolls down Fayetteville Street on June 20.
Raleigh — June 04, 2026
The 11th Annual International Food Festival takes over Fayetteville Street this Saturday with 120+ global vendors, while Pride Fest & Drag Show hits Raleigh Iron Works the same day. Dan & Shay kick off the Stanley Cup Final watch party tonight at Lenovo Center.
Raleigh — May 28, 2026
The Soccer Tournament brings global 7v7 action to Cary through June 1, while Raleigh Greek Fest sizzles at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. Around the World at Moore Square and the UNC Health Championship round out an uncommonly stacked few days.
Raleigh — May 21, 2026
Animazement takes over the Convention Center this weekend with cosplay, concerts, and culture, while Ben Folds brings his piano tour to Meymandi and the Raleigh Greek Fest serves up authentic baklava and bouzouki at the Fairgrounds.
Raleigh — May 14, 2026
Artsplosure takes over downtown Fayetteville Street this weekend with 175+ artists and Carolina Shakespeare performances, while the Got to Be NC Festival brings BBQ, carnival rides, and NC craft beer to the State Fairgrounds — a stacked May weekend.
Raleigh — May 07, 2026
Things to do in Raleigh this week (May 7–10, 2026) — Carolina Ballet: Beauty and the Beast, Live After 5 – Fireside Collective, and Juniper Level Botanic Garden Spring Open House, plus 23 more curated events.
Raleigh — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Raleigh this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — The Market at NCMA, 45th Annual Apex Peakfest, and Road to Pangea XIX Pre-Party, plus 21 more curated events.
Raleigh — April 23, 2026
The Road to Pangea XIX brings underground techno to a secret Raleigh warehouse Saturday night, while Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit In Concert fills Memorial Auditorium Tuesday — plus the Mixer Genre Battle of the Bands

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