# Events & Things To Do In Raleigh on 21st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Raleigh on 21st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Raleigh on 21st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Raleigh

- **Event Name**: Animazement 2026
  - **Description**: Animazement is Raleigh’s premier Japanese animation and culture convention! Enjoy concerts, cultural and unique panels, artwork and more!About this EventGet ready for 2026 and Animazement Twenty Seven!Buy your week
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/animazement-2026/100001378220156589
  - **Venue**: Raleigh Convention Center
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  - **Price**: USD 67
  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: J.B. Smoove
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at J.B. Smoove, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Goodnights Comedy Club in dynamic Raleigh, NC, this event will become the talk of the town.
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/jb-smoove/2300029952909501
  - **Venue**: Goodnights Comedy Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85M2ZlOTRiMC0zOTgzLTExZjEtOWU0OC1kZjJjMzhlOWY3ZTktcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTE0LWRjMzQ1ODkwLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NjMzNzI3MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Peaceful Sunset - Paint and Sip in Raleigh | Classpop!™
  - **Description**: About this EventGrab a drink, pick up a brush and vibe out at this fun paint and sip experience with Instructor Celia and Team, hosted through Classpop! You’ll follow along as you create
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/peaceful-sunset-paint-and-sip-in-raleigh-|-classpop/100001983667445729
  - **Venue**: Vino Wine Bar
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  - **Price**: USD 49
  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Workshops, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: The Secret Sisters
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at The Secret Sisters, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in vibrant Raleigh
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/the-secret-sisters/2300029096724424
  - **Venue**: Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yMWMwYmY3MC1iM2U4LTExZjAtYjc5Ny00NTBmNWViNjlhM2QtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTE5NC1kY2M0YjhhYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjE2NDcwMDM.avif
  - **Categories**: performances, art, trips-adventures, entertainment, theatre
- **Event Name**: Darkness RISING: The Kickoff - 90's Mixer
  - **Description**: Join us for a 90’s fit contest, 90’s freestyle photos, game competition, vendors, food trucks, facials, massages & more!About this EventSAVE THE DATE: May 21st!
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/darkness-rising-the-kickoff-90s-mixer/100001986991535170
  - **Venue**: Maywood Hall and Garden
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wMjU2ZmI0MWY1NGRmOGYzMzRjN2JhM2Q0MDNiYzRlMzQxN2NiYzUxMjE1NzIyZDQ3ZjQzZGUyODZjMWMzY2E1LXJpbWctdzY5NC1oOTIyLWRjMmQyYjFkLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTgwODk0OA.avif
  - **Price**: USD 7 to 103
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, contests, mental-health, music, entertainment, food-drinks, art, nonprofit, karaoke, concerts, parties, performances, workshops, theatre
- **Event Name**: Karaoke 3rd Thursday's @ KillJoy || NO COVER || 8pm-1am
  - **Description**: Every 3rd Thursday @KillJoy || NO COVER || 8pm-12amAbout this EventUPCOMING EVENTS for Killjoy Karaoke————————————————————————————————4/16/26 (Konversations
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri May 22 2026 at 01:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/karaoke-3rd-thursdays-killjoy-||-no-cover-||-8pm-1am/100001985640502194
  - **Venue**: Killjoy
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81YTQ4YzYxNzQxZmE5ZmZiODFjZDRjOWY5MGU1ODZjYTZlNDI5NWRmYzg4MTZjY2NkOThjZjRmOTk3OWEzY2U3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGM1YmJiMmQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2ODQxNDAz.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: EPIC at Work Kingdom Business Luncheon and Networking
  - **Description**: Grow your network. Strengthen your faith. Connect with Christian professionals and entrepreneurs who are building Kingdom-minded businesses.About this EventEPIC at Work Bi-Monthly (3rd Thursday of the mont
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu May 21 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/epic-at-work-kingdom-business-luncheon-and-networking/100001980903207819
  - **Venue**: Pinnacle Financial Partners
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hYTViNmZkNDM5ZDcxM2MyNjNhMTBjMWMwNjVjMWQxMjExMTI5YmJmZjU3ODM3MWIxMjRkMGFlN2Y3MzUyZjkxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc0MC1kYzE4MTYxNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Njg5NjcyMDk.avif
  - **Price**: USD 50
  - **Categories**: business
- **Event Name**: Raleigh Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/raleigh-area-pop-up-picnic-park-date-for-couples-self-guided-tickets/100001924560826239
  - **Venue**: John Chavis Memorial Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zNzM3YmE4ZTlhOTQ2MjkxZWVhMjE2YzExNWVhZjgxNzJlYTQxNjc4MDY1MDFmMjg3ZjBhNTA4YTNhZDIyYjBkLXJpbWctdzYxMi1oNDA4LWRjZmRmZWZkLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2Mjg4MjI4Nw.avif
  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: pop-ups, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, contests, nonprofit, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Solid Waste Services Sonoco Recycling Tour
  - **Description**: Raleigh residents take a behind-the-scenes tour of the City's recycling  partner Sonoco.About this EventJoin us to see first-hand how recyclables get sorted, processed, and prepared. It's an excellent opportunity to learn
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/solid-waste-services-sonoco-recycling-tour/100001984571248026
  - **Venue**: Sonoco Recycling
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iYjU1OTUxZjEyNTc2OTU1ZGQxZDBlNWRkNTkwODM0MzEwYzMxMzgyNDBkZGU5MWQ2YjAwNjIzMDU4NmE2ZmMwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2UyZWVmZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM0Mzg5Njc.avif
  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: TOUR: Thales Academy Cary JH/HS
  - **Description**: Come see what Thales Academy Cary JH/HS is all about! Not only do we have engaging classical curriculum and world class teachers, but we have a beautiful campus! Throughout the day, students 6th-12th graders move between 3 buildings, and our inviting cour
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/tour-thales-academy-cary-jh-hs/200029933967929
  - **Venue**: 1110 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27606
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYWJkOGQ3OGQxMzZlYTQ3YzFlMmFlYzVhMzQ0YjE3MmM1YmVjMmU3MDFlNjBlZDJmYjU4MDU1NmU3OGM1OTZkMS1yaW1nLXcxMDE2LWg2OTQtZGNlZmU3ZGYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYwNDU0NDk.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops

## Trending Events in Raleigh

- **Event Name**: Raleigh Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: John Chavis Memorial Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3737ba8e9a946291eea216c115eaf8172ea4167806501f287f0a508a3ad22b0d-rimg-w612-h408-dcfdfefd-gmir.jpg?v=1762882287
- **Event Name**: Raleigh True Crime Tour
  - **Description**: The Oak City is filled to the brim with frightening true tales of crime and intrigue. From one of North Carolina's most frightening serial killers a brazenly violent Russian oligarch and Raleigh's answer to Jack the Ripper join us on the Raleigh True C
  - **Venue**: Norwood House
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb681701a652d80.jpg
- **Event Name**: The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk
  - **Description**: Unknown slimy entities lurking in the sewers the ghostly shaking sounds of a train crash haunted antebellum mansions and much more. These spooky stories and others await you in the Raleigh Ghost and Urban Legend Walk where we explore the facts and fiction
  - **Venue**: North Carolina State Capitol
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb68c78af2ea57a.jpg
- **Event Name**: Downtown Raleigh Historian-Guided Tour
  - **Description**: Travel through downtown Raleigh and experience the city's history at a few of its many nationally designated historical locations. from its humble beginnings as a rural hamlet to its development into the political center of the state. Explore the histo
  - **Venue**: 420 Fayetteville St
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb681700fbb83d2.jpg
- **Event Name**: Brewgaloo 2026 NC Craft Beer Festival- Voted #1 USA Beer Fest!
  - **Description**: Brewgaloo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh, is the largest North Carolina craft beer festival featuring the best of local with 100+ NC breweries, food trucks, live music, and vendors. We are proud to have been voted #1 Best Beer Festival by USA Today 10Be
  - **Venue**: 400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a0aadf0e3926bbe1e436d5562005868c1fd76951593f9a607bbd82b88ba4a260-rimg-w1200-h794-dc5f5f61-gmir?v=1774527515
- **Event Name**: Brewgaloo
  - **Description**: Brewgaloo is a two-day celebration showcasing more than 110 craft breweries from across North Carolina.About this EventBrewgaloo is a two-day celebration showcasing more than 110 craft breweries from across North Carolina
  - **Venue**: Fayetteville Street
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a75b5910a98be2c5bd4b434612f45d21af1b13280490a75ac4521e59a5925989-rimg-w1200-h628-dcd9d7d6-gmir.jpg?v=1768585623
- **Event Name**: Pitbull & Lil Jon
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Pitbull & Lil Jon, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in dynamic Raleigh
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/fc431a70-1acd-11f1-9e27-61f09d4cb8ea-rimg-w960-h1200-dc050505-gmir.jpg?v=1772960743
- **Event Name**: Peso Pluma at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Peso Pluma at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in dynamic Raleigh
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8ce340c0-3e08-11f1-aafe-8d25a272ea36-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc2e1a0e-gmir.jpg?v=1776834187
- **Event Name**: Sting at Red Hat Amphitheater
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Sting at Red Hat Amphitheater, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Red Hat Amphitheater in dynamic Raleigh, NC
  - **Venue**: Red Hat Amphitheater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1aead760-3e50-11f1-bef1-87181254181b-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc190e0e-gmir.jpg?v=1776864919

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Animazement 2026 (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at Raleigh Convention Center), J.B. Smoove (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Goodnights Comedy Club), Peaceful Sunset - Paint and Sip in Raleigh | Classpop!™ (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Vino Wine Bar), The Secret Sisters (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts), Darkness RISING: The Kickoff - 90's Mixer (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:30 pm at Maywood Hall and Garden).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Karaoke 3rd Thursday's @ KillJoy || NO COVER || 8pm-1am (Thu May 21 2026 at 08:00 pm at Killjoy), Solid Waste Services Sonoco Recycling Tour (Thu May 21 2026 at Sonoco Recycling).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Raleigh on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Raleigh include Raleigh Convention Center, Goodnights Comedy Club, Vino Wine Bar.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Raleigh range from USD 7 to USD 103. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Raleigh include Animazement, Ticket Network Events, Classpop!.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Raleigh.

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