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Things to do in Raleigh, October 2026

Browse 21 upcoming events and things to do in Raleigh during October 2026. Highlights include The Midnight: Time Machines, Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals, Alicia Villarreal - Bendita Locura Tour 2026 and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Midnight: Time Machines

The Midnight: Time Machines

Raleigh · The RitzSat, Oct 3Music

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterSat, Oct 3Sport

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Alicia Villarreal - Bendita Locura Tour 2026

Alicia Villarreal - Bendita Locura Tour 2026

Raleigh · The RitzSun, Oct 4Music

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WEEZER: The Gathering

WEEZER: The Gathering

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterMon, Oct 5Music

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Bleachers Forever

Bleachers Forever

Raleigh · Red Hat AmphitheaterWed, Oct 7Music

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Ravyn Lenae Presents: Blue Island

Ravyn Lenae Presents: Blue Island

Raleigh · The RitzFri, Oct 9Music

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vancouver Canucks

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vancouver Canucks

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterFri, Oct 9Sport

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LOL Raleigh

LOL Raleigh

Raleigh · Martin Marietta Center for the Performing ArtsSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

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beabadoobee: The Powerlines Tour

beabadoobee: The Powerlines Tour

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterMon, Oct 12Music

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Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch

Raleigh · Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekThu, Oct 15Music

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Thundercat: Distracted AF Tour

Thundercat: Distracted AF Tour

Raleigh · The RitzThu, Oct 15Music

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Carolina Ballet presents Dracula

Carolina Ballet presents Dracula

Raleigh · Martin Marietta Center for the Performing ArtsFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

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Arch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder: Wrath Across North America 2026

Arch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder: Wrath Across North America 2026

Raleigh · The RitzFri, Oct 23Music

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DYING FETUS & SANGUISUGABOGG

DYING FETUS & SANGUISUGABOGG

Raleigh · The RitzSat, Oct 24Music

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Breaking Benjamin

Breaking Benjamin

Raleigh · Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut CreekSat, Oct 24Music

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Vince Staples - Cry Baby Tour

Vince Staples - Cry Baby Tour

Raleigh · The RitzMon, Oct 26Music

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterWed, Oct 28Sport

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterFri, Oct 30Sport

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Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE Home on the Range Tour 2026

Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE Home on the Range Tour 2026

Raleigh · The RitzSat, Oct 31Music

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