18 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week · June 18–21, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration

A free, all-day Juneteenth celebration at John Chavis Memorial Park featuring waterslides, live music, art, food trucks, DJ performances, and evening bands.

Friday, June 19, 2026 10:00 AM · John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

Carolina Hurricanes Championship Parade

Celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes' 2026 Stanley Cup championship with a victory parade through downtown Raleigh, featuring the team, coaches, and the Stanley Cup itself.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 11:00 AM · Downtown Raleigh (starts at Hillsborough St & St. Mary's St)

Arts & Culture

School of Rock – The Musical at Raleigh Little Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical follows a failed rock star posing as a substitute teacher, running through June 28 at Raleigh Little Theatre.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

Garrison Keillor

The beloved storyteller and Prairie Home Companion creator performs live at Meymandi Concert Hall.

Friday, June 19, 2026 7:00 PM · Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh

PrideWorx Show at ComedyWorx

A special Pride month improv comedy show where 100% of ticket sales are donated to the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 7:00 PM · ComedyWorx, Raleigh

Free Events

Live After 5 with AZUL

Downtown Raleigh's beloved summer concert series returns with local singer-songwriter AZUL performing live at Raleigh Union Station Plaza.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:00 PM · Raleigh Union Station Plaza, Downtown Raleigh

URC Juneteenth Black Out Run

Urban Run Club Raleigh's Juneteenth celebration run featuring fitness experts, shoe demos, giveaways, live music, and a post-run party in Downtown Raleigh.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 10:00 AM · Element Gastropub, Downtown Raleigh

The 2026 Cantey Awards at Raleigh Little Theatre

A free celebration of RLT's 2025-2026 season honoring the year's dedicated volunteers and performers.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · Gaddy-Goodwin Theatre, Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

Music & Nightlife

KARLOUS MILLER at Raleigh Improv

Comedian Karlous Miller headlines a five-show run at the Raleigh Improv comedy club.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Raleigh Improv, Raleigh

Ralph Barbosa at Goodnights Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian Ralph Barbosa headlines multiple shows at Raleigh's premier comedy club.

Friday, June 19, 2026 7:00 PM · Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh

URC Juneteenth Game Night

Urban Run Club Raleigh hosts a Juneteenth game night with team games, video games, drinks, and community vibes at Fresh Collective.

Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00 PM · Fresh Collective, Raleigh

She/They/Gay Show at ComedyWorx

A special Pride month improv show centered on queer voices, with 100% of ticket sales going to the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:00 PM · ComedyWorx, Raleigh

Midtown Beach Music – The Embers ft. Craig Woolard

The beloved Embers featuring Craig Woolard headline the final evening of North Hills' 16-season Beach Music Series, with food trucks and cold beverages.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:00 PM · Midtown Park, North Hills, Raleigh

Family-Friendly

Outdoor Movie Night: The Parent Trap at Fenton

Settle in on the Fenton Square lawn for a free outdoor screening of The Parent Trap with drinks from on-site restaurants.

Friday, June 19, 2026 7:00 PM · Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary

NCMA Movie Night: Shrek

Free outdoor movie screening of Shrek on the grounds of the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:00 PM · North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Food & Drink

Jeff's Bagel Run Grand Opening

Award-winning NYC-style bagel shop Jeff's Bagel Run celebrates its grand opening at GlenLake in Raleigh after earning a top-3 spot at a New York competition.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · GlenLake, Raleigh

Date Night

Classics Under the Stars at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Pack a picnic blanket and enjoy a live orchestral performance under the stars at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary

Outdoors & Active

Soul Summer Wednesday Vinyasa at Yoga Soullective

A themed weekly vinyasa and Bhakti gathering exploring the Yamas and Niyamas as part of the 10-week Soul Summer series.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · Yoga Soullective, Raleigh