Events in Raleigh — October 2026 (784 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina brings 784 live events across the city, led by music (164), community (135), art (122). 98 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Raleigh in October 2026?

There are 784 events in Raleigh, North Carolina in October 2026, including WEDNESDAY KARAOKE! at Neptunes Parlour, Public Tour at West Building, Special Event: Anthony Rodia at Goodnights Comedy Club, RESCHEDULED: Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (7:30 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Raleigh in October 2026?

Yes — 98 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Raleigh. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Raleigh for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Raleigh, North Carolina with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Events in Raleigh — October 2026

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Wednesday Karaoke!

Public Tour

Special Event: Anthony Rodia

RESCHEDULED: Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again

Rocktober! Thursdays with Sugar & the Bumps + friends!

Dylan Gossett & Charles Wesley Godwin

honestav - The Sweet American Boy Tour

Sensory Playdate

Crafting Recess: Coloring Club

Bee Million // Fullscreen // Sunday Evening Drive // Max Gowan

October Reset: Morning Coffee & Reflection

Art en Plein Air at Oakwood Cemetery

Power of Eight Intention Group

Astro Curious - by Eve Star

Redferrin

Founder Showcase + Night Market

Parenting Workshop - When your child won't listen

An Evening with Denyce Graves

Fancy vs. Frugal

Outdoor Yoga Raleigh — All Levels Welcome

The Tech Edge: Discover the Technology Changing Small Business

Alpha - Open Table - Kickoff Night

Spooky Flower Arranging Class

Silent Book Club @Oberlin Regional Library

Music Bingo at Crooked Hammock, Raleigh NC

Uptown Steppin: 1st Thursdays

Broadway to Bacharach and Beyond: How Jewish Songwriters Shaped the Pop Sound of an Era

Take a FUN Improv Class - then Afterparty!

Hammered Trivia at Crank Arm Raleigh

Drop-In Improv Class — Raleigh, NC (Thursdays)

JEOPARDY! Bar League

Drag Bingo Raleigh - Ultimate Drag Queen Bingo & Drag Show in Raleigh

Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

Hunk-O-Mania Male Revue Strippers Show - #1 Male Strip Club in Raleigh, NC

Dylan Gossett & Charles Wesley Godwin - Landfill Diversion Event @ RHA

Thank God Tomorrow's Friday

Thursday karaoke at Hero's

Carter Faith w/ Jackson West

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals

North Carolina Symphony - The Music Of Pink Floyd With The Machine

Jaane Pehchane Anjane: Anupam Kher and Swaroop Sampat Live

The Midnight: Time Machines

Heroes Off Duty Comedy Tour

Gage Saylor and the Creekside Boys

Lincoln Theatre Presents: Brett Dennen @ The Rialto

Hunt Library After Dark

Brooke & vonReichbauer – Alumna/Faculty Concert

BORN Toastmasters

Historic Oakwood and North Blount: Architecture and History Tour

Raleigh Wide Open - Landfill Diversion Event, Day 1 (4 hour volunteer shift)

Pickleball Practice Tournament or Open Play, Rain or Shine, Dinner

Story Explorers Book Club: Spooky Reads!

Artspace First Fridays

Weekly Wine Tasting

The Darkroom Beers & Cameras Meetup at Trophy Brewing!

Blacklight Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda

Free Outdoor Movie Night: Ghostbusters (1984)

Red Velvet Burlesque Show Raleigh's #1 Variety & Cabaret Show in Raleigh

LDFF - BEGINNER CLASS - Feet Friendly Fridays at Chavis Park

Wednesday Karaoke!

Wednesday Karaoke!

Public Tour

Public Tour

Special Event: Anthony Rodia

Special Event: Anthony Rodia

RESCHEDULED: Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

RESCHEDULED: Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again

Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again

Rocktober! Thursdays with Sugar & the Bumps + friends!

Rocktober! Thursdays with Sugar & the Bumps + friends!

Dylan Gossett & Charles Wesley Godwin