Raleigh Big Ticket Event Guide – Your Week of Unforgettable Entertainment (July 22–27)
Looking for something epic to do in the Triangle this week? Whether you’re a fan of comedy, live music, or unforgettable festival vibes, Raleigh and the surrounding cities are turning up the volume with a full lineup of can’t-miss events. From legends like Cyndi Lauper and Willie Nelson to laugh-out-loud sets from Heather Shaw, Steve-O, and Bruce Bruce, your calendar’s about to get busy.
Here’s your ultimate guide to the Big Ticket Events happening from July 22–27:
MONDAY | JULY 22
Cyndi Lauper
7:30 PM | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC
The pop icon brings her farewell tour to Raleigh! Expect a show packed with energy, heart, and all the ‘80s hits you love.
WEDNESDAY | JULY 23
Heather Shaw
7:00 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC
Viral comic known for her spot-on impersonations and irreverent humor.
MJ Lenderman and The Wind
7:30 PM | Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC
Indie rock at its finest with soaring guitar riffs and heart-on-sleeve lyrics.
Primus & Mononeon
7:30 PM | Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh, NC
A funk-metal double bill that’ll blow your mind.
Broncho
8:00 PM | Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro, NC
Garage-pop grooves meet Oklahoma swagger.
Late Night Drive Home
8:00 PM | Motorco Music Hall – Durham, NC
Alt-rock vibes perfect for a midweek escape.
THURSDAY | JULY 24
Joe Fenti
7:00 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC
Witty, bold, and brutally funny.
Weird Al Yankovic & Puddles Pity Party
7:30 PM | Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh, NC
Two eccentric icons, one unforgettable night of parody and performance art.
Gabriel Rutledge
8:30 PM | Room 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC
Catch this award-winning comedian in a cozy club setting.
FRIDAY | JULY 25
Bruce Bruce
7:00 & 9:30 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC
Comedy powerhouse delivers the laughs with his signature Southern flair.
Steve-O
7:00 PM | Raleigh Improv – Cary, NC
The “Jackass” star shares outrageous stories live (18+ only!).
The Magic of Motown
7:30 PM | The Clayton Center – Clayton, NC
Timeless hits and smooth choreography in a musical tribute to soul legends.
Barrington Levy
8:00 PM | The Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC
Reggae royalty hits the stage with classics like “Here I Come.”
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
9:00 PM | The Historic Wakefield Barn – Wake Forest, NC
Classical elegance meets candlelit ambiance.
Gabriel Rutledge
10:30 PM | Room 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC
Late show laughs with a master of timing.
SATURDAY | JULY 26
Throwback Sounds of Summer
12:45 PM | Rudy Theatre – Selma, NC
Old-school vibes and summertime nostalgia.
Falu’s Bazaar
2:00 PM | SECU Auditorium at North Carolina Museum of Art – Raleigh, NC
Family-friendly fun exploring South Asian culture through music and storytelling.
Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul
6:30 PM | Coastal Credit Union Music Park – Raleigh, NC
A massive summer party with hip-hop and dancehall fire.
Goo Goo Dolls & Dashboard Confessional
7:30 PM | Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh, NC
Sing your heart out with two generations of emotional rock.
Fake Happy – Tribute to Paramore
7:30 PM | The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
For the Paramore fans looking for an adrenaline-pumping tribute show.
Intocable
8:00 PM | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium – Raleigh, NC
Tex-Mex norteño at its finest.
SUNDAY | JULY 27
Outlaw Music Festival
3:45 PM | Coastal Credit Union Music Park – Raleigh, NC
Willie Nelson. Bob Dylan. Turnpike Troubadours. Charles Wesley Godwin.
Enough said. Just be there.
Bruce Bruce
7:00 PM | Goodnights Comedy Club – Raleigh, NC
One last chance to catch a true comedy legend this week.
PRO TIP: Tickets for many of these events are selling fast — don’t wait! Plan your week, grab your friends, and let Raleigh’s music and comedy scene take it from there.
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