From ice skating and holiday markets to light shows and classic performances, you’ll want to be in Raleigh for the Holidays. 

Explore all the City has to offer during the most wonderful time of the year.

Click the 'Raleigh for the Holidays' badge below to learn more about each of the events. Happy Holidays!

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More Info for Carolina Youth Ballet: Magical Nutcracker
Nov 14 - 15, 2025

Carolina Youth Ballet: Magical Nutcracker

Fletcher Opera Theater
More Info for Cirque Holiday Pops
Nov 26 - 29, 2025
NC Symphony

Cirque Holiday Pops

Presented by NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
More Info for Theatre in the Park's A Christmas Carol
Dec 5 - 7, 2025

Theatre in the Park's A Christmas Carol

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
More Info for Handel's Messiah
Dec 5 - 6, 2025
NC Symphony

Handel's Messiah

Presented by NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
More Info for Cary Ballet Company - The Nutcracker
Sat. Dec 6, 2025

Cary Ballet Company - The Nutcracker

Fletcher Opera Theater
More Info for NC Master Chorale - Joy of the Season
Tue. Dec 9, 2025 7:30 PM

NC Master Chorale - Joy of the Season

Meymandi Concert Hall
More Info for The Nutcracker
Dec 11 - 24, 2025
Carolina Ballet

The Nutcracker

Presented by Carolina Ballet

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
More Info for Friday Favorites: Holiday Pops
Fri. Dec 12, 2025 12:00 PM
NC Symphony

Friday Favorites: Holiday Pops

Presented by NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
More Info for Holiday Pops
Dec 12 - 13, 2025
NC Symphony

Holiday Pops

Presented by NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
More Info for Ugly Sweater Holiday Pops
Sat. Dec 13, 2025 3:00 PM
NC Symphony

Ugly Sweater Holiday Pops

Presented by NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
More Info for The Raleigh Ringers - Holiday Concerts
Dec 14 - 15, 2025

The Raleigh Ringers - Holiday Concerts

Meymandi Concert Hall
More Info for A Candlelight Christmas with the North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass
Dec 19 - 23, 2025
NC Symphony

A Candlelight Christmas with the North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass

Presented by NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
More Info for Clara's Trip: A Cirque & Dance Nutcracker Story