Raleigh cultural events
28 upcoming. Triangle NC cultural events: Diwali, Oktoberfest, Greek festivals, lantern festival, international film and music, heritage celebrations.
SundayNovember 15
3pm
North Carolina Museum of Art - SECU AuditoriumSouth 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.
WednesdayNovember 18
7pm
Memorial HallBallet BC, Canada's leading contemporary dance company, performs in Chapel Hill as part of Carolina Performing Arts' 2026-27 season.
ThursdayNovember 19
6:30 to 8:15pmFree
Auditorium at the James B. Hunt Jr. LibraryFrench 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.
SaturdayNovember 21
11am to 4pmFree
North Carolina Museum of ArtThe 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.
6 to 10pm, through Dec 24
Koka Booth AmphitheatreNightly walk-through festival of handcrafted illuminated Chinese lanterns built by artisans, with cultural arts stage performances several times each night. Closed December 25.
FridayDecember 4
5 to 9pm, through Dec 5Free
Agri Supply Exposition Center19th 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.
SundayDecember 13
1 to 3pm
City of Raleigh Museum10th 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.
WednesdayMarch 31
7pm
Moeser AuditoriumChe Apalache, the international Latin string band, performs as part of Carolina Performing Arts' 2026-27 season.
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