# Events & Things To Do In Raleigh on 20th September 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Raleigh on 20th September 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Raleigh. Get your tickets now to discover the music of 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at The Rialto under the gentle glow of ca
  - **Date**: Sat, 29 Aug at 05:30 pm – Fri, 13 Nov at 07:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/candlelight-90s-hip-hop-on-strings/2700030256055330
  - **Venue**: The Rialto
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy85OTA5NzBiMC05ODdlLTExZjEtOWE0MC03YjkwZGU3MjAxMjUtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2NzgwNDky.avif
  - **Price**: min: 32.18, max: 89.02, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, performances, Art

## About

Discover the best events and activities in Raleigh on 20th September 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Raleigh

- **Event Name**: Instrument Petting Zoo
  - **Description**: Come explore sound, creativity, and community with RMC!About this EventJoin us for an interactive, participatory music experience designed for all ages! This hands-on “instrument petting zoo” invites community members to
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/instrument-petting-zoo/100001994983752106
  - **Venue**: Fountain Plaza at Gipson Play Plaza
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, health-wellness, workshops, music, fine-arts, entertainment, live-music, dog
- **Event Name**: John Edward - Raleigh
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: CAM Raleigh
🏠 Address: 409 West Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
🌆 City: Raleigh
📍 Location: 35.7769, -78.6457✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at John Edward - Raleigh, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/john-edward-raleigh/3200030303682251
  - **Venue**: CAM Raleigh
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85MzhmMmM2MC05NTFkLTExZjEtODAyNC00MzAxOGM4YWM0YWYtcmltZy13MTAyNC1oNzE3LWRjNTg1ODU4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjQwODk2OA.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Deric Cahill
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/deric-cahill/2300029883834228
  - **Venue**: Goodnights Comedy Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9iZGJkMjI0MC05MzdkLTExZjEtOGYxYy1jZjhjZTk2YWMyNTgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMzY0LWRjNTgwODM4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjIzMDQyOA.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Tim Shropshire
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Goodnights Comedy Club
🏠 Address: 861 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603
🌆 City: Raleigh
📍 Location: 35.7807, -78.6562🎉 Welcome to Tim Shropshire, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at G
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/tim-shropshire/3200028301641900
  - **Venue**: Goodnights Comedy Club
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: 15th Mama Afrika Festival
  - **Description**: 15th Mama Afrika Festival a celebration of our  Culture, FREE  Community EVENT This is a family-friendly, event filled with music, food, culture, and fun for all ages. This is our time to come together, celebrate culture, & uplift each other. Let’s sh
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/15th-mama-afrika-festival/200029770471012
  - **Venue**: Southeast Raleigh YMCA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zN2Y5MmViNGNmZjg0OWQ4NTY3ZGI0OTUwMjRlZTEwYTQyMDczODM3NDg0OWRkMGRkNmUxOTM1ZDhhNzg5M2ZmLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY2NDUyMzU.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, health-wellness, workshops
- **Event Name**: John Edward
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/john-edward/2300030221371242
  - **Venue**: Hilton Raleigh North Hills
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9mYjI3YzAzMC05NzIwLTExZjEtYWViOS04NWFiZTQ4ODhiZTgtcmltZy13OTIyLWg5MjItZGMyODI4NDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2NjMwMzQy.avif
- **Event Name**: Pertinence at Kings - Raleigh
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/pertinence-at-kings-raleigh/2400030048683647
  - **Venue**: Kings - Raleigh
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Pertinence+at+Kings+-+Raleigh&date=Sun+Sep+20+2026+at+08%3A00+pm&bg=3
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Mystery Machine Live at Scooters
  - **Description**: A Lighter Side of Rock and Roll!!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/mystery-machine-live-at-scooters/200030334787539
  - **Venue**: Scooters Grill & Bar
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mMzFkYTA0NWVmNTM1Y2Q3YTFlNTUwNGRlYjI5MjMwNDljZTg5MGQ5NjQ3NTk3MGQ4MjAwZWM4MjNjZDRjZTFkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTM5OTEzMA.avif
- **Event Name**: Jonathan Stutzman & Heather Fox | Beware the Sock Monkeys!
  - **Description**: A hilarious picture book about what really happens when your socks go missingAbout this EventABOUT THE EVENTJoin us for a super fun sock monkey party featuring author Jonathan Stut
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/jonathan-stutzman-and-heather-fox-beware-the-sock-monkeys/100001993714384393
  - **Venue**: Quail Ridge Books
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy83MWNmNDkzMmQxNTRjMDQyMDM5MTVjZTAxOWY4MDkwNjI1NDBkZjZkZTVmZDAwOWJmMmFmM2IxMzZmMWFlOGE0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzllZTNlYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQzMTU3OTE.avif
  - **Price**: USD 12
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, kids, parties, entertainment, dog
- **Event Name**: Grief Talks: Holding on to Love and Loss
  - **Description**: Join us for a modern and inclusive open discussion on living with our own and supporting other's grief journeys.About this EventJoin us for an inclusive grief processing space to explore living with our own, and supportin
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/grief-talks-holding-on-to-love-and-loss/100001993929993285
  - **Venue**: The Chapel at Dix Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83Mjg2MzZjMjUxZDI0MTI1OGQ2NTNjNWIyZWUzMTM3ZGZlNWZkOGM1NjkzYzgzMzMxZDMxMzNhMzZjYWYyNmEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU4MjQ0MTk.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, health-wellness, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Date Night Bingo
  - **Description**: Spice up your night with Date Night Bingo - good music, fun, laughs, and surprises for couples in person!About this EventDate Night BingoGet ready for a fun and flirty evening with Date Night
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/date-night-bingo/100001997501139680
  - **Venue**: Poplar Springs Christian Church
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zOWE3YTA5YWI5NzM0MDdmYTAxOWVjZTQ1Yzc2OTZmNDgyNzJhMTU4MmQxMjUzNzRlNjRhZGQ3ZDc0MGI0ZjA0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY0NTIzODY.avif
  - **Price**: USD 59
  - **Categories**: bingo
- **Event Name**: Jared Place Live @Salty Turtle Beer Raleigh
  - **Description**: Born in South Dakota, grew up in Iowa and living the last 13 years in North Carolina, Jared has played at a variety of venues across the state, from intimate coffee shops to far bigger stages. His music draws from a wide range of influences, blending elem
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/jared-place-live-salty-turtle-beer-raleigh/200030427395153
  - **Venue**: Salty Turtle Beer Co: Raleigh
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kY2IxMTQ4MzcxOTg5NWVhY2Y2NjMyNTZiYzc3OTFkZDZkMDAyMWYzZTkwZDFiNDM4MTgyNDdlOWI2ODBlYjVhLXJpbWctdzcyMC1oOTYwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2NjE1OTI4.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop
- **Event Name**: The Empath Mastery Program
  - **Description**: Are you an Empath, Natural Healer, or Highly Sensitive Soul?
You feel deeply. 
You pick up on energies others don’t. 
You care so much it sometimes hurts....
But what if your sensitivity wasn’t a struggle. 
What if it was your greatest gift & strength
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/the-empath-mastery-program/200030517095950
  - **Venue**: Elevated Energy Healing - Sound & Wellness Studio
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80NjZhMGJlNzE3ZWNlYjViNWQyMzAyZDYzYzMxZDE4NDM1OTEwYjY5MDY0NGI3NzY2NjU4MDczYmZmNTljMTUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzI4Mzg0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjY2MDAxOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness

## Trending Events in Raleigh

- **Event Name**: The Heart of Leadership: Where Scripture, Science, and Servanthood Meet
  - **Description**: Jessica Myers is a Mental Strength Training & Visualization Coach for Sport & Life. Her talks are a blend of science, faith, sport, and mental flourishing for wins & well-being. She specializes in the unconscious mind—the d
  - **Venue**: Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7f63a4dedb4.jpg
- **Event Name**: 2026 North Carolina State Wolfpack Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Venue**: Carter Finley Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/08b6b490-9816-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786735582
- **Event Name**: Chance the Rapper
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Red Hat Amphitheater
🏠 Address: 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
🌆 City: Raleigh
📍 Location: 35.7738, -78.6431🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Chance the Rapper, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against t
  - **Venue**: Red Hat Amphitheater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9b329470-5df5-11f1-8914-39344b30cc55-rimg-w1200-h803-dca4937a-gmir.jpg?v=1780344488
- **Event Name**: Jack Johnson at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
- **Event Name**: Kehlani
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1582a630-5a85-11f1-b552-8d9a15284928-rimg-w821-h1024-dcfee9b0-gmir.jpg?v=1779966306
- **Event Name**: Jack Johnson
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8e5cb3d0-89d7-11f1-b92e-41b584fdb3c9-rimg-w1200-h477-dce8b161-gmir.jpg?v=1785169432
- **Event Name**: Chance the Rapper at Red Hat Amphitheater
  - **Venue**: Red Hat Amphitheater
- **Event Name**: Packapalooza™ 2026
  - **Description**: Packapalooza™ is NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 from 2-10 p.m. This vibrant event, held on Hillsborough Street, brings together NC State students, faculty, staff, alums, families and the local commu
  - **Venue**: Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States
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- **Event Name**: TEDxRaleigh 2026 SUMMIT!  meaningful journeys are the ones we create!
  - **Description**: Featuring 12 dynamic speakers, this event will challenge perspectives, spark new thinking, and leave you inspired to move forward, your way.About this EventTheme: Beyo
  - **Venue**: The McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/aec6fb5db9da9da84b407151f4717136248ca2cd4b489b6375091b93a31879ba-rimg-w1200-h676-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1774412318

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Instrument Petting Zoo (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 02:00 pm at Fountain Plaza at Gipson Play Plaza), John Edward - Raleigh (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:00 pm at CAM Raleigh), Deric Cahill (Sun Sep 20 2026 at Goodnights Comedy Club), Tim Shropshire (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Goodnights Comedy Club), 15th Mama Afrika Festival (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 01:00 pm at Southeast Raleigh YMCA).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Instrument Petting Zoo (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 02:00 pm at Fountain Plaza at Gipson Play Plaza), Grief Talks: Holding on to Love and Loss (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 11:00 am at The Chapel at Dix Park).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Raleigh in August 2026?
  - **A:** Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings (Sat, 29 Aug at 05:30 pm at The Rialto).
- **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 Fountain Plaza at Gipson Play Plaza, CAM Raleigh, Goodnights Comedy Club.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Raleigh range from USD 12 to USD 89. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Raleigh include Dix Park, Seat Geek, Ticket Network Events.
- **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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