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Things to Do in Raleigh

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This week in Raleigh · July 9–12, 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.

To see more things to do in Raleigh this weekend, view the full digest here.

Past Digests

Browse past digests for Raleigh. Each digest features gems from local sources and social media.

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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