Events in Raleigh — December 2026

December 2026: events in Raleigh.

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Top picks for December 2026

18 events are listed in Raleigh. These are the ones we'd start with.

Thu, Dec 10

Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Raleigh

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Fri, Dec 11

Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

The Ritz · Raleigh

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Wed, Dec 16

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Tue, Dec 1

Story Of The Year & Silverstein: CAMP SCREAMO TOUR

The Ritz · Raleigh

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Mon, Dec 7

Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Mon, Nov 30

Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Tue, Dec 1

Story Of The Year & Silverstein: CAMP SCREAMO TOUR

The Ritz · Raleigh

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Thu, Dec 3

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Fri, Dec 4

Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour

The Ritz · Raleigh

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Sat, Dec 5

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Sun, Dec 6

Turnover - Down On Earth Tour

The Ritz · Raleigh

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Sun, Dec 6

Leanne Morgan: THE TIME OF OUR LIVES TOUR

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Mon, Dec 7

Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Tue, Dec 8

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Thu, Dec 10

Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts · Raleigh

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Thu, Dec 10

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Fri, Dec 11

Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

The Ritz · Raleigh

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Fri, Dec 11

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Sun, Dec 13

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Wed, Dec 16

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Fri, Dec 18

Daily Bread - Vanishing Point Tour

The Ritz · Raleigh

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Sat, Dec 26

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Mon, Dec 28

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Lenovo Center · Raleigh

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast