# Raleigh cultural events

> Triangle NC cultural events: Diwali, Oktoberfest, Greek festivals, lantern festival, international film and music, heritage celebrations.

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### [Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel](https://wknd.app/r/qtbua7/dia-de-los-muertos-ofrenda-at-duke-chapel)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 20 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, NC 27708 (36.0018682, -78.9402861)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: mexican-culture, day-of-the-dead, art
- About: Interactive Mexican remembrance installation at Duke Chapel with commissioned work by artist Ricky Armendariz, on view daily for five weeks. Free.
- Source: http://arts.duke.edu/events/dia-de-los-muertos-ofrenda-3/

### [SARDUC x RDUAE Fall Fest](https://wknd.app/r/pusjcs/sarduc-x-rduae-fall-fest)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:30-14:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Corner @ NCSU Centennial, 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606 (35.7726694, -78.6773663)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: asian-culture, food, dance
- About: Asian-owned vendors, Hong Kong-style mahjong, Chinese martial arts, K-pop and Bollywood dance, food, crafts, and performances at NC State Centennial Campus. Free with advance registration.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sarduc-x-rduae-fall-fest-tickets-1995718871869

### [Raleigh International Wine and Beer Festival: Oktoberfest Edition](https://wknd.app/r/ue3upu/raleigh-international-wine-and-beer-festival-oktoberfest)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 (35.7741791, -78.6391749)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: international, wine, beer, food
- About: Fifth annual festival pouring wines from Lebanon, Armenia, France, Italy, Georgia, Spain, Chile, and Argentina and beers from Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine, Germany, Kosovo, France, India, and the US, with international food vendors and a costume contest. Free admission; tastings extra.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raleighs-international-wine-and-beer-festival-ocktoberfest-free-adm-tickets-1994412301883

### [Morrisville Diwali Festival](https://wknd.app/r/3wzdn9/morrisville-diwali-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 17:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560 (35.8120736, -78.8448594)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: indian-culture, diwali
- About: Town of Morrisville Festival of Lights with cultural performances, diya and mandala painting, a DJ, and Indian food trucks. Free.
- Source: https://www.morrisvillenc.gov/Events-directory/Diwali

### [Ancient Nubia](https://wknd.app/r/rrpvpm/ancient-nubia)

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 (35.8105029, -78.7021777)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: african-culture, ancient-history, art
- About: Major NCMA exhibition on the art and culture of ancient Nubia, opening October 17 with a free community day October 18, on view through January 10 with related programming.
- Source: https://ncartmuseum.org/exhibitions/ancient-nubia/

### [NC State LIVE: Lucia](https://wknd.app/r/vvwgr6/nc-state-live-lucia)

- When: 2026-10-21 19:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Stewart Theatre, Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607 (35.78411, -78.67169)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $30.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: mexican-music, vocalist, live-music
- About: NC State LIVE presents Lucia, a vocalist from Veracruz, Mexico, at Stewart Theatre. Open to the general public.
- Source: https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/nc-state-live-presents-lucia

### [Raleigh Sister Cities 40th Anniversary Gala](https://wknd.app/r/ge7rhh/raleigh-sister-cities-40th-anniversary-gala)

- When: 2026-10-23 18:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: North Carolina Executive Mansion, 200 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601 (35.7831265, -78.635529)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $125.00
- Category: civic
- Topics: international, gala
- About: Formal gala celebrating 40 years of international friendship between Raleigh and its sister cities, with cultural booths, entertainment acts, and hors d'oeuvres, raising funds for youth scholarships and exchanges.
- Source: https://www.raleighsistercities.org/event-details/raleigh-sister-cities-40th-anniversary-gala

### [Raleigh Greek Festival](https://wknd.app/r/e5x2kc/raleigh-greek-festival)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-19:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 5000 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 (35.8493143, -78.6720132)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: greek-culture, food, dance
- About: Smaller-format 2026 Greek festival with traditional Greek dance music, church youth and adult dance groups, and Greek food and drink.
- Source: https://raleighgreekfestival.com/schedule

### [Revista Latina Dia de Muertos](https://wknd.app/r/dabvxm/revista-latina-dia-de-muertos)

- When: 2026-10-25 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC (35.7743454, -78.6387711)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: dia-de-muertos, mexican-culture, parade
- About: Free Day of the Dead celebration with a Catrinas parade down Fayetteville Street, ofrenda and wall of memories, Aztec and folkloric dance, live music, Mexican crafts, and food trucks.
- Source: https://triangleonthecheap.com/day-of-the-dead-revista-latina/

### [Downtown Cary Park Diwali Celebration](https://wknd.app/r/xvj69k/downtown-cary-park-diwali-celebration)

- When: 2026-10-26 18:30-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Great Lawn Pavilion, Downtown Cary Park, Downtown Cary Park, Cary, NC (35.7838447, -78.77988)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: indian-culture, diwali
- About: Evening of Indian music, dance, and community celebrating the Festival of Lights on the park's Great Lawn Pavilion.
- Source: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/events/holiday-events/diwali-celebration

### [Ballet Nepantla: Mistica](https://wknd.app/r/yf72cr/ballet-nepantla-mistica)

- When: 2026-10-27 19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701 (35.9977794, -78.9029371)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: dance
- Topics: mexican-culture, ballet, day-of-the-dead
- About: New York dance company fusing classical ballet with Mexican folklorico in a Dia de Muertos-inspired production honoring indigenous, Afro, and Hispanic roots. Time from ticket listings; not stated on the theatre page.
- Source: https://carolinatheatre.org/events/live-event/ballet-nepantla-mistica/

### [Howling Cow Fall Fest](https://wknd.app/r/vfwkrd/howling-cow-fall-fest)

- When: 2026-10-30 13:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum, 301 Dairy Lane, Raleigh, NC (35.7234086, -78.6804776)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, farm, drop-in
- About: NC State Howling Cow's fall festival at the dairy museum: free interactive dairy stations, yard games, photo ops, and ice cream and cider from the MooMobile. Costumes encouraged; hayrides $10, butter-making $5.
- Source: https://triangleonthecheap.com/howling-cow-fall-fest/

### [Alliance Francaise Wine Tasting: Burgundy, Six Bottles at a Time](https://wknd.app/r/v9rgdn/alliance-francaise-wine-tasting-burgundy-six-bottles-at-a)

- When: 2026-10-30 18:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: French Cultural Center, 6320 Pleasant Pines Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613 (35.86601, -78.71243)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $30.00
- Category: food
- Topics: france, burgundy, wine, tasting
- About: Alliance Francaise wine tasting with Burgundy-born expert Laurent Drouhin: six wines (three red, three white) touring the Burgundy region. Bilingual. $30 member, $40 non-member, limited to 12 participants.
- Source: https://www.afraleigh.org/event-rsvp/wine-tasting/

### [Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival](https://wknd.app/r/d2vugb/day-of-the-dead-5k-and-street-festival)

- When: 2026-10-31 09:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Centro Mexican Restaurant, 106 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC (35.7792731, -78.6384159)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: dia-de-muertos, mexican-culture, street-festival
- About: Free Day of the Dead street festival following the 14th annual 5K, with music, traditional dancers, local vendors, food, two community altars, and a dance-off costume contest. Benefits the Fox Road Boys and Girls Club. The 5K race itself costs $40-45 to run.
- Source: https://triangleonthecheap.com/day-of-the-dead-5k-raleigh/

### [Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night](https://wknd.app/r/55y3me/guy-fawkes-bonfire-night)

- When: 2026-11-05 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC 27604 (35.7926871, -78.6333028)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: british-culture, bonfire, history
- About: Traditional British Guy Fawkes Night bonfire at Mordecai Historic Park with food and drink included, the story of the Gunpowder Plot, and the burning of a Guy Fawkes effigy. Tickets $25 adults, $10 children. Note: the organizer page lists conflicting times, so no time is shown.
- Source: https://www.raleighsistercities.org/event-details/guy-fawkes-bonfire-night

### [10th Annual Dia de los Muertos at the City of Raleigh Museum](https://wknd.app/r/9uur4k/10th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-city-of-raleigh-museum)

- When: 2026-11-06 18:30-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 (35.777663, -78.6397467)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: mexican-culture, day-of-the-dead, art
- About: Annual Day of the Dead cultural celebration at the museum with a community altar, art, and performances.
- Source: https://iamquixote.com/service/10th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos/

### [Paderewski Festival: Julie Haismann (France)](https://wknd.app/r/uphrzp/paderewski-festival-julie-haismann-france)

- When: 2026-11-07 15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Smedes Parlor @ St. Mary's School, 900 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603 (35.781606, -78.653018)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: french-culture, classical-music
- About: French pianist and 2024 Malmo Nordic Piano Competition Grand Prix winner performing in the 13th annual festival honoring Polish pianist-statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Tickets about $20 to $30.
- Source: https://www.paderewski-festival.org/2026/06/julie-haismann-france.html

### [Paderewski Festival: Maria Stratigou (Greece)](https://wknd.app/r/agy7jk/paderewski-festival-maria-stratigou-greece)

- When: 2026-11-08 15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: St. Mary's School, 900 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603 (35.781606, -78.653018)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: greek-culture, classical-music
- About: Greek pianist performing in the 13th annual festival honoring Polish pianist-statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Tickets about $20 to $30.
- Source: https://www.paderewski-festival.org/2026/06/maria-stratigou-greece.html

### [Sankai Juku: TOTEM, Void and Height](https://wknd.app/r/rueajv/sankai-juku-totem-void-and-height)

- When: 2026-11-12 19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Memorial Hall, 140 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (35.9111029, -79.0519844)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: dance
- Topics: butoh, japanese-dance, contemporary-dance
- About: Legendary Japanese Butoh company Sankai Juku performs TOTEM: Void and Height, the final work of choreographer Ushio Amagatsu, a meditation on memory, nature, and the passage of time.
- Source: https://carolinaperformingarts.org/events/totem/

### [Paderewski Festival: Elia Cecino (Italy)](https://wknd.app/r/xw4n4m/paderewski-festival-elia-cecino-italy)

- When: 2026-11-14 15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: North Carolina Museum of Art - SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 (35.8105029, -78.7021777)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: italian-culture, classical-music
- About: Italian pianist, the first Italian to win First Prize at the Iturbi International Piano Competition, performing in the 13th annual Paderewski tribute festival at the NCMA SECU Auditorium. Tickets about $20 to $30.
- Source: https://www.paderewski-festival.org/2026/06/elia-cecino-italy.html

### [Paderewski Festival: Seonghun Jeong (South Korea)](https://wknd.app/r/aw4mjj/paderewski-festival-seonghun-jeong-south-korea)

- When: 2026-11-15 15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: North Carolina Museum of Art - SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 (35.8105029, -78.7021777)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: korean-culture, classical-music
- About: South Korean pianist and 2026 American International Paderewski Competition winner performing in the 13th annual Paderewski tribute festival at the NCMA SECU Auditorium. Tickets about $20 to $30.
- Source: https://www.paderewski-festival.org/2026/06/seonghum-jeong-south-korea.html

### [Ballet BC](https://wknd.app/r/hmagvk/ballet-bc)

- When: 2026-11-18 19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Memorial Hall, 140 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (35.9111029, -79.0519844)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: dance
- Topics: contemporary-dance, canadian-dance, ballet
- About: Ballet BC, Canada's leading contemporary dance company, performs in Chapel Hill as part of Carolina Performing Arts' 2026-27 season.
- Source: https://carolinaperformingarts.org/events/balletbc/

### [NC State Global Film Series: Souleymane's Story](https://wknd.app/r/hkge5j/nc-state-global-film-series-souleymanes-story)

- When: 2026-11-19 18:30-20:15 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Auditorium at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606 (35.7693508, -78.6763829)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: film
- Topics: french-culture, film
- About: French drama (French, Fulah, Malinka with English subtitles) about a Paris food-delivery cyclist and asylum seeker facing a make-or-break residency interview. Cannes Best Actor 2024. Free and open to the public.
- Source: https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/global-film-series-lhistoire-de-souleymanesouleymanes-story-france

### [31st Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration](https://wknd.app/r/qh5zur/31st-annual-american-indian-heritage-celebration)

- When: 2026-11-21 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 (35.8105029, -78.7021777)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: american-indian-heritage, native-american-culture, heritage-festival
- About: The 31st annual American Indian Heritage Celebration honors the rich diversity and contributions of American Indians in North Carolina, with a grand entry procession, performances, cultural booths and demonstrations, hands-on activities, artisans, and vendors. Free; hosted at the NC Museum of Art while the Museum of History building is under renovation.
- Source: https://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/AIHC

### [North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival](https://wknd.app/r/y2a93q/north-carolina-chinese-lantern-festival)

- When: 2026-11-21 18:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 49 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518 (35.7288197, -78.7953503)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: chinese-culture, lanterns, nighttime
- About: Nightly walk-through festival of handcrafted illuminated Chinese lanterns built by artisans, with cultural arts stage performances several times each night. Closed December 25.
- Source: https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival

### [St. Nicholas European Christmas Market](https://wknd.app/r/ctxyzp/st-nicholas-european-christmas-market)

- When: 2026-12-04 17:00-21:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Agri Supply Exposition Center, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 (35.79429, -78.71273)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: european-heritage, christmas, food, market
- About: 19th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market, sponsored by Sts. Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church. European gifts and decor, pierogi, kielbasa, baked goods, mulled wine, carolers and The Little German Band. Admission free, donations appreciated.
- Source: https://saintnicholasmarketnc.com/

### [10th Annual Luisito's Chocolatada](https://wknd.app/r/nu2wux/10th-annual-luisitos-chocolatada)

- When: 2026-12-13 13:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 (35.777663, -78.6397467)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: holiday, childrens-books, dominican-culture
- About: 10th annual holiday celebration with a free children's books giveaway, presented by Artist Studio Project, the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, and the Dominican Association of NC.
- Source: https://iamquixote.com/festival-events/

### [Che Apalache](https://wknd.app/r/h757xt/che-apalache)

- When: 2027-03-31 19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Moeser Auditorium in Hill Hall, 145 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (35.91259, -79.0532)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: latin-music, string-band, live-music
- About: Che Apalache, the international Latin string band, performs as part of Carolina Performing Arts' 2026-27 season.
- Source: https://carolinaperformingarts.org/events/cheapalache/