Events in Raleigh — December 2026 (168 Things to Do)

December 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina brings 168 live events across the city, led by music (46), theater (39), community (20). 12 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Raleigh in December 2026?

There are 168 events in Raleigh, North Carolina in December 2026, including Story Of The Year & Silverstein: CAMP SCREAMO TOUR at The Ritz (6:00 PM), Open Jam at Open Mic at Slim's!, De-Stress Fest: Exam Essentials Kits Giveaway & Academic Success Center Wheel of Success at D. H. Hill Jr. Library, Special Event: Radel Ortiz at Goodnights Comedy Club. Browse the full December 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 12 December 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 December 2026?

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

Events in Raleigh — December 2026

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Events in Raleigh — December 2026

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Story Of The Year & Silverstein: CAMP SCREAMO TOUR

Open Jam

De-Stress Fest: Exam Essentials Kits Giveaway & Academic Success Center Wheel of Success

Special Event: Radel Ortiz

Erasure by Percival Everett

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

De-Stress Fest: Exam Essentials Kits Giveaway & Academic Success Center Wheel of Success

Wednesday Karaoke!

Open Decks: DJ Networking + Dancing

Public Tour

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

De-Stress Fest: Exam Essentials Kits Giveaway & Academic Success Center Wheel of Success

Silent Book Club @Oberlin Regional Library

DJ Kjb

Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour

Start Making Sense

North Carolina Symphony - Handel's Messiah

Table Two

Spycraft

Dougish: Firsy Friday Dance Party!

Partners In Crime

Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Public Tour

Art on the Dot

North Carolina Symphony - Handel's Messiah

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Cary Ballet Company's: The Nutcracker

Docent-Led Public Tour of Ancient Nubia

Cary Ballet Company's: The Nutcracker

Corey Ward

Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Stealing Tonight

Money Shot

JESSICA AUDIFFRED w/ MAVIC

Joseph Natelli

Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Public Tour

Art on the Dot

Leanne Morgan: THE TIME OF OUR LIVES TOUR

Turnover - Down On Earth Tour

Special Event: Bubba Dub

Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jurassic Quest – Raleigh, NC | North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Dungeons & Drafthouse @ Video Vortex - The Clash Before Christmas

Salix Piano Trio

Watch Out World Series - Survey, Affirmations, List (Part 1)

Rescheduled: an Evening With John Cusack and a Special Screening of Say Anything

NFL Watch Party

Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour

North Carolina Master Chorale Joy of the Season

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers

Open Jam

ELF TRIVIA | The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer | Chubby's Raleigh

Special Event: Sarper Guven

Wednesday Karaoke!

Open Decks: DJ Networking + Dancing

Story Of The Year & Silverstein: CAMP SCREAMO TOUR

Story Of The Year & Silverstein: CAMP SCREAMO TOUR

Open Jam

Open Jam

De-Stress Fest: Exam Essentials Kits Giveaway & Academic Success Center Wheel of Success

De-Stress Fest: Exam Essentials Kits Giveaway & Academic Success Center Wheel of Success

Special Event: Radel Ortiz

Special Event: Radel Ortiz

Erasure by Percival Everett

Erasure by Percival Everett

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

De-Stress Fest: Exam Essentials Kits Giveaway & Academic Success Center Wheel of Success