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Fletcher Opera Theater
Graphic with photograph of a single performer in front of a microphone
June 7, 2025 | Saturday
2:30 PM
Graphic with photograph of a single performer in front of a microphone

Come celebrate North Carolina’s rich artistic heritage with a daytime event honoring the latest recipients of the North Carolina Heritage Award, the state's highest honor for folk arts. This biennial awards show draws a large and enthusiastic crowd to recognize and honor distinguished award recipients, who range from acclaimed musicians to folks who quietly practice their art in family and community settings. Five honorees will share the inspiring stories of their lifelong dedication to craft through live on-stage interviews, documentary film presentations, musical performances, and a display of artwork. Full of music, art, and community, this uplifting afternoon will leave you feeling proud to call North Carolina home.

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Jun 15

Shaan

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Promotional poster for Shaan's "Infinity Tour" concert on June 15, 2025, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, featuring a special Father's Day show. Shaan is pictured in the center wearing a sparkling black outfit, holding a microphone with both arms extended.
June 15, 2025 | Sunday
6:30 PM
Promotional poster for Shaan's "Infinity Tour" concert on June 15, 2025, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, featuring a special Father's Day show. Shaan is pictured in the center wearing a sparkling black outfit, holding a microphone with both arms extended.

Shaan, is an Indian playback singer, composer, actor and television host. He sings  primarily in Hindi, Bengali, Kannada and Telugu language. Known as the "Golden Voice of India", Shaan is considered among the greatest playback singers of India. He is also noted for his songs in the romantic genre, mainly during the 2000s. Shaan is a recipient of two Filmfare Awards and three International Indian Film Academy Awards.

Show is promoted by Arvind Mahajan and his companies Safesplash swim school, AKM investments, Sharkeys cuts for kids to Raise awareness on water safety from drowning.

 

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Jun 20

Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows 2025 artwork
June 20, 2025 | Friday
8:00 PM | Doors 7:00 PM
Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows 2025 artwork

Ali Siddiq is a stand-up comedian and public speaker out of Houston, TX.  Ali’s unique style of stand-up began behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories.  In 2022, Ali released two hour specials… THE DOMINO EFFECT on YouTube and UNPROTECTED SETS on EPIX.   To date, THE DOMINO EFFECT has over 14 million views, ranking it in the top 5 most watched comedy specials of 2022.  The NY Times described it as “a genre-defying autobiographical epic”.  In May 2023, Ali released THE DOMINO EFFECT part 2: LOSS, the sequel to his viral stand-up special, which has over 6 million views to date.  And in 2024, Ali released two more specials in the series.  THE DOMINO EFFECT PART 3: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL  premiered on YouTube May 12 with over 4 million views, and THE DOMINO EFFECT PART 4: PINS & NEEDLES premiered on YouTube June 16, 2024 with over 3.5 million views.   In 2025, Ali will be releasing five more hour specials, an unprecedented fete for any comedian.   

A Phone-Free Experience

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories cameras or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space.

Upon arrival at the venue, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times, and can access their phones throughout the event at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr cases before returning to the event space.

Anyone seen using a cellphone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience. 

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Memorial Auditorium
 Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities Raleigh NC 2025
June 24, 2025 | Tuesday
7:00 PM
 Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities Raleigh NC 2025

It's time to enter the multi-verse. The NINJA KIDZ are leaping out of your screens and into your city with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities. The fate of the universe hangs in balance as imposters threaten to infiltrate a stage near you. Join for the first ever Ninja Kidz live action adventure filled with audience participation, physical challenges, games, and epic battles. What happens when two worlds collide? The audience holds the key to shape how each adventure unfolds with an infinite number of possible outcomes. Get ready to laugh, cheer and determine destiny, one choice at a time.

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Jun 28

Pedro Fernandez: Ave Fenix Tour 2025

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Pedro Fernandez: Ave Fenix Tour 2025
June 28, 2025 | Saturday
8:00 PM
Pedro Fernandez: Ave Fenix Tour 2025

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Pedro Fernandez launches "Ave Fenix" Tour this 2025, making this the first tour he's embarked on in +15 years.  Pedro will be playing all his greatest hits one night only at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh on June 28th.

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Pedro Fernandez lanza su gira "Ave Fenix" 2025, una de sus primeras giras en más de +15 años.  Pedro cantará sus éxitos más grandes una sola noche en el Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts en Raleigh este 28 de Junio.

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Memorial Auditorium
Jeezy conducting an orchestra in a nice suit with a dark background
July 11, 2025 | Friday
8:00 PM
Jeezy conducting an orchestra in a nice suit with a dark background

A Night of Motivation: Celebrating 20 Years of Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101-LIVE

Join us for an unforgettable evening as hip-hop icon Young Jeezy commemorates the 20th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. This nostalgic experience brings the raw energy of Jeezy’s Street anthems to the grand stage, reimagined with the power and elegance of a full symphony orchestra. Set in stunning venues with an elevated black-tie experience, this historic fusion of hip-hop and classical music pays tribute to the legacy of an album that redefined a genre and inspired a generation.

One album. One orchestra. One unforgettable night.

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Fletcher Opera Theater
Joan Osborne posing in sunglasses with circular artwork overlaying it
July 12, 2025 | Saturday
8:00 PM
Joan Osborne posing in sunglasses with circular artwork overlaying it

In 2017, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of the selection of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career.

Eight years after milestone recording, Osborne will release the stunning Dylanology Live on April 25th. The captivating recording finds the gifted vocalist performing in front of a live audience, with special guests Amy Helm, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene. Songs include “Spanish Harlem Incident”, “Buckets Of Rain” “Masters Of War”, “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” and “High Water (For Charley Patton)”.

Throughout her three-decade, multi-Grammy nominated career, Joan Osborne has never been an artist confined to one space as she continues to seamlessly blend into any genre. Her incredible and distinctive voice always shines through her own songs, while she has also become one of her generation’s finest interpreters. Dylanology Live is yet another testament to her artistic range.

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Aug 10

Bronco

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Concert poster for Bronco's "Dejando Huella" tour with The Weroos Band on August 10, 2025, in Raleigh, NC, at the Martin Marietta Center. The design features a western theme with band images and sponsor logos.
August 10, 2025 | Sunday
8:00 PM | Doors 7:00 PM
Concert poster for Bronco's "Dejando Huella" tour with The Weroos Band on August 10, 2025, in Raleigh, NC, at the Martin Marietta Center. The design features a western theme with band images and sponsor logos.

The iconic Regional Mexican group, Bronco, enthusiastically announces their highly anticipated international tour, Dejando Huella.

With a career spanning decades and an unparalleled musical legacy, Bronco will perform at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on August 10th, bringing their energy and unforgettable hits to thousands of fans.

The Dejando Huella tour promises to be an unforgettable journey through the band's greatest hits, offering attendees a unique experience filled with passion, nostalgia, and the signature style that has made Bronco a legend in Mexican music.

 

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