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Fletcher Opera Theater
2025 state of downtown logo
August 28, 2025 | Thursday
1:30 PM
2025 state of downtown logo

Pre-session: 1:30pm | Main Show: 3:30pm

Join us to hear from the movers and shakers of Downtown Raleigh with the scoop on what’s happening now, and what’s yet to come. 

At the event, attendees will get a first look at some big ideas for enhancing Downtown Raleigh as well as key findings from our annual State of Downtown Report.

State of Downtown is also a unique opportunity to network with local business leaders, city officials, and community stakeholders who are all committed to driving this community's success.

Registration opens Monday, June 2nd. 

Memorial Auditorium
Group photo of musicians dressed in black, holding instruments, with text promoting “The Culture 2000 Tour” on August 29, 2025, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
August 29, 2025 | Friday
8:00 PM | Doors 7:00 PM
Group photo of musicians dressed in black, holding instruments, with text promoting “The Culture 2000 Tour” on August 29, 2025, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.

Culture 2000 is Orchestra Noir’s electrifying new tour that reimagines the soundtrack of the early 2000s to the present — blending orchestral power with hip-hop, R&B, and timeless cultural classics.

Led by the visionary Maestro Jason Ikeem Rodgers, this one-of-a-kind concert experience fuses the lush sound of a live orchestra with the anthems that defined a generation. From unforgettable slow jams to club bangers and iconic hooks, Culture 2000 brings the music of the culture to life like you’ve never heard it before.

Presented by Orchestra Noir — the acclaimed all-Black orchestra based in Atlanta — this tour is a celebration of sound, style and culture. 

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Aug 30

Averly Morillo

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Averly Morillo on burgundy background 2025 Raleigh NC
August 30, 2025 | Saturday
7:00 PM | Doors 6:00 PM
Averly Morillo on burgundy background 2025 Raleigh NC

The talented Averly Morillo arrives with her Leña Nueva Tour, an event filled with worship, inspiration, and a powerful message of faith. 

Get ready for an unforgettable night, where music and the presence of God will touch hearts and renew your spirit.

An encounter with God through music.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this concert filled with praise and moving performances that will take you to a new level of spiritual connection.
 

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Kennedy Theater
Daniel Barksdale The Family Reunion Artwork
September 6, 2025 | Saturday
7:00 PM | Doors 6:00 PM
Daniel Barksdale The Family Reunion Artwork

Daniel Barksdale Productions, LLC proudly presents Daniel Barksdale's "The Family Reunion" (The Stage Play). 

Jamal's family makes it clear that they only come together for family reunions every five years, and you'll see why. With this in mind, Jamal organizes a last-minute family reunion, hoping to share some important news about the next chapter of his life. However, when his family arrives, bringing their life baggage of hurt, betrayal, and addictions, he quickly realizes that their problems might overshadow his intention to share his significant news. 

Daniel Barksdale, the award-winning writer, director, and producer of "Sunday Morning," is excited to announce his latest stage play, "The Family Reunion". Over the past decade, Barksdale has created multiple stage productions that have captivated audiences, starting locally and expanding its reach to multiple cities.

His most recent work, "Sunday Morning," had three performances in Lynchburg, Virginia, before embarking on a five-city tour along the East Coast. This production earned Barksdale several award nominations.

Barksdale is thrilled to welcome audiences back for another brand-new stage play production, Daniel Barksdale's "The Family Reunion". Prepare for an evening filled with astonishing singing, captivating drama, and an inspirational message that will leave you reflecting on the importance of family.

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Memorial Auditorium
eden munoz 2025 cowboy dark artwork
September 7, 2025 | Sunday
7:00 PM | Doors 6:00 PM
eden munoz 2025 cowboy dark artwork

*Please note that this production has been rescheduled. A new date has not been announced yet. Tickets will be valid for the new date. For ticket inquiries, please contact your point of purchase or email pac.info@raleighnc.gov with any questions.

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Sep 11 - Sep 28

Raymonda Variations - Carolina Ballet

Fletcher Opera Theater
Fletcher Opera Theater
Photo of a male and female dancer onstage in traditional ballet costuming
Sep 11-28
September 11 - 7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
September 12 - 7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
September 13 - 2:00 PM | Doors 1:00 PM
September 13 - 7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
September 14 - 2:00 PM | Doors 1:00 PM
September 20 - 2:00 PM | Doors 1:00 PM
September 20 - 7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
September 21 - 2:00 PM | Doors 1:00 PM
September 27 - 2:00 PM | Doors 1:00 PM
September 27 - 7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
September 28 - 2:00 PM | Doors 1:00 PM
Photo of a male and female dancer onstage in traditional ballet costuming

Opening the season with brilliance and flair, this mixed repertory program is anchored by George Balanchine’s Raymonda Variations, set to Alexander Glazunov’s radiant score. A celebration of classical form and precision, it sets the tone for a season of musicality, elegance, and bold expression.

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Meymandi Concert Hall
RYAN ADAMS: Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour Add to Default shortcuts
September 12, 2025 | Friday
8:00 PM
RYAN ADAMS: Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour Add to Default shortcuts

Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters”.

Formerly fronting rock-americana groups Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Adams has the ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums.

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Sep 13

Video Games Live – NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Design of a conductor in front of a wall of glowing green panels
September 13, 2025 | Saturday
7:30 PM | Doors 6:00 PM
Design of a conductor in front of a wall of glowing green panels

North Carolina Symphony
Emmanuel Fratianni, conductor
Tommy Tallaricocreator/producer/host
North Carolina State University Choirs

Video Games Live is an award-winning immersive concert featuring music from the most popular video games of all time, including music from Final Fantasy, Halo, Warcraft, Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid, Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross, The Last of Us, Undertale, Shadow of the Colossus, Mass Effect, Castlevania, Okami, and more—all accompanied by your North Carolina Symphony.

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Sep 14

The Robert Cray Band

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Concert poster for The Robert Cray Band’s “Out Driving Around 2025” tour, featuring a photo of Robert Cray singing and playing guitar, with event details: September 14 at Meymandi Concert Hall, presented by Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
September 14, 2025 | Sunday
8:00 PM | Doors 7:00 PM
Concert poster for The Robert Cray Band’s “Out Driving Around 2025” tour, featuring a photo of Robert Cray singing and playing guitar, with event details: September 14 at Meymandi Concert Hall, presented by Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.

Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things–and more. The Georgia-born, Washington-raised musician first picked up a guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV then,having witnessed Jimi Hendrix perform in Seattle, determined thathis destiny would also follow asimilar path. And so he has: across the past half century Robert Cray’s developed into one of American music’s most singular artists.

Across five decades Robert Cray has created a richly inclusive American music, revitalizing both blues and soul while rocking hard with the very best. To achieve 50 years in the music industry and still be as fresh and committed as when starting out is an achievement few can boast of but Cray can: he has released 19 studio albums, every one replete with his extremely distinctive songs, won five Grammy Awards and continues to make music that sounds like no one but Robert Cray. "All these years we have been fortunate to do what we love doing, playing the music we love playing, "says Cray with a smile. “I couldn't ask for anything more."

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Memorial Auditorium
THE ORCHESTRA: Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members - Blue Skies Forever Tour promotional artwork, yellow and orange sun on a black background
September 18, 2025 | Thursday
7:30 PM
THE ORCHESTRA: Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members - Blue Skies Forever Tour promotional artwork, yellow and orange sun on a black background

The story starts in 1970 in Birmingham, England, where the Electric Light Orchestra began their journey as one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Their music was characterized by a fusion of Beatlesque pop, classical arrangements, and futuristic iconography.

In 2024, the documentary No Rewind: The Orchestra Starring ELO Former Members was released, providing rare behind-the-scenes band footage, stories of life on the road, and performances of each song from the album No Rewind. Edited together in a music video style, the film is a fast-moving reveal of how this iconic band has earned its place in rock and roll history.

Over the years the members of THE ORCHESTRA have played ELO’s greatest hits to millions of fans in over fifty countries.

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Sep 19

BGC LIVE: The Sound of Generations

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Promotional artwork for “BGC Live: The Sound of Generations” featuring portraits of gospel artists Tramaine Hawkins, Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Lisa Page Brooks, and Melvin Crispell III, with special guests The Group Fire. The design has a warm orange gradient background.
September 19, 2025 | Friday
7:00 PM | Doors 6:00 PM
Promotional artwork for “BGC Live: The Sound of Generations” featuring portraits of gospel artists Tramaine Hawkins, Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Lisa Page Brooks, and Melvin Crispell III, with special guests The Group Fire. The design has a warm orange gradient background.

Join us for a powerful night of worship, legacy, and praise at BGC LIVE: The Sound of Generations — the official concert celebration of Baptist Grove Church’s 150th Anniversary. From gospel legends to fresh new voices, this unforgettable evening brings together generations of sound, spirit, and celebration. Experience the soulful depth of Jonathan McReynolds, the honest and acoustic voice of a new generation. Feel the anointing and artistry of Tramaine Hawkins, a gospel icon whose voice has defined decades of praise.  Be uplifted by the powerful presence of Lisa Page Brooks, whose “Grateful Chant” reminds us true worship is timeless. Witness the fire of Melvin Crispell III, whose sound bridges the traditional and the now. And let Tasha Page Lockhart move you with a testimony-filled performance that breaks chains and stirs the soul. Plus, special guests The Group Fire will ignite the stage with their youthful energy and quartet-style revival. This is more than a concert — it’s a multigenerational worship experience that honors the past, celebrates the present, and looks toward the future. One Night. One Sound. All Generations.

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Meymandi Concert Hall
Photo of conductor with baton
Sep 19-20
September 19 - 8:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
September 20 - 8:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
Photo of conductor with baton

North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Denis Kozhukhin, piano

Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 4
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

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Sep 20

Tony Hinchcliffe

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Tony Hinchcliffe sitting in a suit with an undone tie with a striped blue red and green background and a grainy overlay on the whole photo.
September 20, 2025 | Saturday
7:00 PM | Doors 6:00 PM
Tony Hinchcliffe sitting in a suit with an undone tie with a striped blue red and green background and a grainy overlay on the whole photo.

Tony Hinchcliffe, internationally touring comedian of nearly two decades, one of the top roasters in the world, and the mastermind behind Kill Tony, has exploded in the podcasting space, orchestrating the world's top live comedy podcast since its inception in June 2013. Over the past decade, his platform has attracted millions of listeners. His flagship show, now permanently nestled at The Comedy Mothership in downtown Austin, consistently sells out in minutes and draws a throng of budding comedians eager for their moment in the spotlight. 

In 2024, Hinchcliffe took Kill Tony on a triumphant tour, proving its unrivaled standing in the comedy ecosystem.  The show traveled to prestigious venues like the Forum and YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, and continued the momentum with two sold out performances at the greatest venue in the world, Madison Square Garden in New York City. This journey through the nation's largest arenas underscores Kill Tony's unmatched influence in the stand-up comedy world. 

Hinchcliffe himself is a formidable force in comedy, known for his razor-sharp wit and his preeminent role in roast battles. His participation in Netflix's Roast of Tom Brady was not just an appearance but a showcase of his mastery over the art of roasting, where his words cut through the air with precision and humor, cementing his status as a top-tier wordsmith in the industry. His career, rich with experience and edged with audacity, positions him as a uniquely authoritative figure in the realm of comedy and free speech.

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Meymandi Concert Hall
Photo of conductor with baton
September 26, 2025 | Friday
12:00 PM
Photo of conductor with baton

North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Samuel Almaguer, clarinet

Copland: Clarinet Concerto
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

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Memorial Auditorium
tour artwork for El Flaco
September 26, 2025 | Friday
8:00 PM | Doors 7:00 PM
tour artwork for El Flaco

English

Julio Preciado joins Luis Angel "El Flaco" for the first time ever!  Don't miss this amazing show amongst two legends!

Spanish

Julio Preciado se une a Luis Angel "El Flaco" por primera vez en un escenario!  No te pierdas una noche con estas dos leyendas!

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Oct 2

Broken Images - Shabana Azmi

Fletcher Opera Theater
Fletcher Opera Theater
Background features a torn paper effect in the center, dividing two mirrored images of Shabana Azmi against a black backdrop, with a purple banner at the top.
October 2, 2025 | Thursday
7:00 PM
Background features a torn paper effect in the center, dividing two mirrored images of Shabana Azmi against a black backdrop, with a purple banner at the top.

Arvind Mahajan of AKM investments along with RTP entertainment and Fun Lover Mandli Presents 

Broken Images Featuring Shabana Azmi , Five times National Award winner

Play is in English and is a psychological thriller.

This play is being played in India for 14 years to great positive reviews

Broken Images" is a play written by Girish Karnad, and it features Shabana Azmi in the lead role of Manjula Sharma, a Hindi writer. The play explores the themes of fragmented identity, societal expectations, and the struggles of a writer navigating her personal and professional life. Shabana Azmi plays both Manjula and her sister, Malini, showcasing the complexities of their relationship and the multifaceted nature of their identities

The play begins on a light and humorous note, as it introduces writer Manjula Sharma (Azmi) to the audience. When Manjula, a mediocre writer in Hindi, suddenly gets international acclaim and popularity for a book that she writes in English, she eventually starts wondering if she has betrayed her own language and identity. From a casual ambiance, as the act progresses around Manjula’s character and her life, it turns into a thriller which leaves the viewers very unsettled.
Shabana Azmi essays two roles, rather two facets of one character. Broken Images is a short, gripping and flawless performance by the greatest actress that Raleigh has been waiting for a long time to come.

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Oct 2

Natalia Jimenez

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Natalia Jimenez - La Jimenez Tour promotional posted with Natalia posing in a red dress with her hair pulled back and flowers in it with a hot pink wall behind
October 2, 2025 | Thursday
8:00 PM
Natalia Jimenez - La Jimenez Tour promotional posted with Natalia posing in a red dress with her hair pulled back and flowers in it with a hot pink wall behind

English

La Jiménez is not just a tour—it’s a celebration of powerful women, Latin heritage, and music that touches the soul.

Get ready for an unforgettable night, because the most anticipated tour of the year now has a name… and it’s La Jiménez!

Español

La Jiménez” no es solo una gira: es una celebración de la fuerza femenina, el folclore latino y la música que toca el alma.

Prepárate para una noche inolvidable, porque la gira más esperada del año ya tiene nombre… y se llama La Jiménez!

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Oct 3 - Oct 4

The Music of John Williams – NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Design with Darth Vader and the Millenium Falcon
Oct 3-4
October 3 - 8:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
October 4 - 8:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
Design with Darth Vader and the Millenium Falcon

North Carolina Symphony
John Gennaro Devlin, conductor

Immerse yourself in the legendary movie music of Oscar-winner John Williams as your North Carolina Symphony performs music from iconic film scores—including Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T., and more.

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