25 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Free Events

Live After 5 at Seaboard Station with Elora Dash

Downtown Raleigh's beloved free summer concert series stops at Seaboard Station featuring live music from Elora Dash, local food trucks, and family-friendly fun.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:00 PM · Seaboard Station, Downtown Raleigh

Liveitupraleigh Community Outdoor Music Night at Compiegne Park

Monthly outdoor community event off Hillsborough St featuring live music from a local performer, a market with local vendors, and handmade goods at Compiegne Park.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Compiegne Park, Hillsborough St, Raleigh

Little Raleigh Radio 15th Anniversary Party

Raleigh's community-powered nonprofit radio station celebrates 15 years with a free, family-friendly anniversary party open to everyone.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 4:00 PM · Trophy Tap & Table, 207 Bickett Blvd, Raleigh

Summer Concert Series at Dix Park

The City of Raleigh's free summer concert series returns for another evening of live music at Dix Park.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 6:00 PM · Dix Park, Raleigh

Arts & Culture

The Comedy Game Show at ComedyWorx

Top local comics perform stand-up and compete in games in a unique game show format — something for everyone at Raleigh's premiere improv comedy club.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 8:30 PM · ComedyWorx, Raleigh

Clue (High School Edition) at Raleigh Little Theatre

Opening night of RLT's production of Clue (High School Edition) — a dark, stormy dinner party murder mystery with aliased guests, a dead host, and plenty of whodunit drama.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

Closing Reception: Artifacts Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center

Closing reception for the 'Artifacts: Storytelling Through Material Forms' exhibition at Pullen Arts Center — last chance to experience this showcase of material-based art.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 2:30 PM · Pullen Arts Center, Raleigh

Carolina Ballet Summer Intensive

Carolina Ballet's Summer Intensive performance showcases young dancers at the intimate Fletcher Opera Theater.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 7:00 PM · Fletcher Opera Theater, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

The Christi Show at Goodnights Comedy Club

Local stand-up comedian Christi takes the Goodnights stage for a special Wednesday night comedy show.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 7:30 PM · Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh

Family-Friendly

Young Performers Showcase: Murder Mystery, Broadway & More

This week, young actors from three local Raleigh arts programs take the stage in performances including a murder mystery and a Broadway favorite.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Raleigh

Free Back to School Supply Giveaway

Free event offering backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, food, and fun activities for families ahead of the school year.

Friday, July 24, 2026 4:00 PM · 3901 Capital Blvd Suite 151, Raleigh

Music & Nightlife

Thundercat at The Ritz

Genre-defying bassist and producer Thundercat brings his acclaimed live show to The Ritz in Raleigh.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · The Ritz, Raleigh

Na'im Lynn at Goodnights Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian Na'im Lynn takes the Goodnights stage for a full weekend run, with multiple shows Friday through Sunday.

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh

Summer of Pride Rave at The Portal HQ

An all-summer Pride celebration on the dance floor at The Portal HQ — bring your best looks and energy to this queer EDM dance event.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · The Portal HQ, Raleigh

SHE-nanigans at ComedyWorx

Unscripted, unexpected, and unforgettable — SHE-nanigans is an all-female improv show at ComedyWorx that promises a night of pure comedic chaos.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:00 PM · ComedyWorx, Raleigh

Desi Banks: Your Favorite Cousin Tour

Comedian and internet sensation Desi Banks brings his 'Your Favorite Cousin Tour' to Raleigh Improv for a full weekend run of shows.

Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Raleigh Improv

Festivals & Special Events

Taste of Soul at City Plaza

A lively community food and culture festival at City Plaza featuring great food, desserts, local vendors, kids' games, and family activities.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · City Plaza, Downtown Raleigh

Midtown Makers Market at North Hills

Weekly outdoor market and concert series at CCU Midtown Park featuring 50+ local vendors, diverse live bands, food trucks, workshops, and more — every Tuesday through September.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 5:00 PM · Midtown Park at North Hills, 540 Saint Albans Drive, Raleigh

Hopscotch Music Festival 2026

Raleigh's iconic multi-day music festival returns September 10–12 with a stacked lineup including King Princess, plus a new free Moore Square Commons community space open to all.

Thursday, September 10 – Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Downtown Raleigh

Outdoors & Active

YogaSix Slow Flow in Fenton Square

A 60-minute outdoor slow-flow yoga class in Fenton Square led by Melissa, focusing on mindful movement, breathwork, strength, and flexibility — all levels welcome.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 10:00 AM · Fenton Square, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary

Morning Miles Run Club at Midtown Park

Free weekly early morning run club at Midtown Park at North Hills offering 3-mile and 5-mile routes, followed by coffee and conversation.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 6:05 AM · Midtown Park at North Hills, Raleigh

Trail Safety Summer Safety Series: Heat, Pets, Bikes & Nature

Session 7 of the city's Summer Safety Series covers trail safety topics including heat, pets, bikes, and nature — a practical outdoor education event for Raleigh trail users.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 6:30 PM · Raleigh

We Run Raleigh Run Club

Free weekly community run/walk in downtown Raleigh every Tuesday at 7pm featuring warm-up, run or walk, cool-down, and a line dance turn-up to close things out.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 7:00 PM · Downtown Raleigh

Date Night

Dose Down: Live Violin Edition with Meredith Mitchell

A special edition of Dose Down combining gentle restorative movement, breathwork, meditation, and live violin from Meredith Mitchell in an unheated room for deep release and reconnection.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Dose Yoga + Café, Raleigh

Flour and Barrel Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Prix-Fixe

Flour and Barrel is offering a special prix-fixe dinner for two at $75 plus $10 drink specials through July 26 — a steal for a downtown date night.

Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Flour and Barrel, Downtown Raleigh