# Events & Things To Do In Raleigh on 18th October 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Raleigh on 18th October 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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jNDRjYjBjMC05NjI2LTExZjEtYjk0MC01NTM0NWRmYWQ1MGEtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2NTIyODY3.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 18th October 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Raleigh

- **Event Name**: Michael Blaustein at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Meymandi Concert Hall
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/michael-blaustein-at-martin-marietta-center-for-the-performing-arts-meymandi-concert-hall/2400029969884614
  - **Venue**: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Meymandi Concert Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8zOTRkMzRhMC05NTFjLTExZjEtODAyNC00MzAxOGM4YWM0YWYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTgxODE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjQwODQwNA.avif
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, performances, Music, Art
- **Event Name**: North Carolina Bridal & Wedding Expo
  - **Description**: Turn Your Dream Wedding Into A Reality!About this EventOur event features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitatio
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/north-carolina-bridal-and-wedding-expo/100001988751279613
  - **Venue**: Raleigh Convention Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9kMTg1M2M0YWQ4NzE2NzkzYmQ0YWYwZjJjNzliYmI5ZGQ4YjZlZjE2MWE1ZTM0YzVmNDdiYWExZjA4NDFhNzdiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzgzODQzNTA.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Nurse Blake
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 – Mon Oct 19 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/nurse-blake/2300029957914125
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lY2NmZDk2MC03YTQ2LTExZjEtOWM1Zi1iMTViZDU2NTY1MDktcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kY2VhZWRmMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODM0NTgwNDY.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, performances, Theatre, trips-adventures, Entertainment, Contests
- **Event Name**: ISAIAH FALLS PRESENTS: LVRS PARADISE - SIDE B TOUR
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsIsaiah Falls has 18 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/isaiah-falls-presents-lvrs-paradise-side-b-tour/210003430282592
  - **Venue**: Lincoln Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZjg0NmYzYWY5YmQ0ZGNlYjMxODY4OTg0MGIwMGEyOGVhMmQ5ZDJjZDUyYWJiZWIyZTVjNWRlODljNTkyNmQwYS1yaW1nLXcxMDI0LWg1NzYtZGM1ZjE5MTAtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg1MDc1NTgz.avif
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Michael Blaustein
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Meymandi Concert Hall
🏠 Address: 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
🌆 City: Raleigh
📍 Location: 35.7715, -78.6396🎉 Welcome to Michael Blaustein, where the impossible becomes p
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/michael-blaustein/3200030316325443
  - **Venue**: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Meymandi Concert Hall
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Michael+Blaustein&date=Sun+Oct+18+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=4
  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, performances, music, art
- **Event Name**: Guided Walking Tour
  - **Description**: Walking Tour focusing on the past, present and future of Dix Park!About this EventThis 2.5 mile walking tour will cover the history of the buildings, land and legacy of Dorothea Dix, and the next steps the City is taking
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/guided-walking-tour/100001993929323281
  - **Venue**: Stone Houses Visitor Center at Dix Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kNzVjMGZjNzAzNzVkNjJlY2FlYmQ2NmI1NTlmNTBlNWM5ZTAyNjYxODc0OTI1MzYyZDc3YjM2MjIxMTk0OTJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzY4NTg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU4MjQ0MjI.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Isaiah Falls
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/isaiah-falls/2300030368007856
  - **Venue**: The Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Isaiah+Falls&date=Sun+Oct+18+2026+at+08%3A00+pm&bg=2
- **Event Name**: North Carolina Opera: Carmen
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/north-carolina-opera-carmen/2300030489110110
  - **Venue**: Raleigh Memorial Auditorium At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xNWRkODNjMC04ZDQzLTExZjEtODhkYy1lMzg1NmViMjU2OGYtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kY2U4YjhjOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU1NDU0Njk.avif
- **Event Name**: Michael Blaustein - VIP Add-On at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Memorial Auditorium
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/michael-blaustein-vip-add-on-at-martin-marietta-center-for-the-performing-arts-memorial-auditorium/2400030478636324
  - **Venue**: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Memorial Auditorium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNDg2MDljNzAtOTUxYy0xMWYxLTgwMjQtNDMwMThjOGFjNGFmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzU4YThlOC1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3ODY0MDg0MTM.avif
  - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: 10/18 Autumn Fungi Focus: Maitake & More (Raleigh)
  - **Description**: Embark on a fall fungi adventure, discovering nature's treasures in a guided forage. Join us for an unforgettable journey!About this EventLet's go for a hike while will we work on how to identify different culinary fungi
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/10-18-autumn-fungi-focus-maitake-and-more-raleigh/100001983890069603
  - **Venue**: Raleigh NC
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hODIwYzgzYjdiNDgyNjcxZTI4MDI4NGZjMmNjNTE3NmEwYWFjNzU2ZDYxMzgyNDYxZTRkZDM4YmFkZWQ1NDExLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oNDAwLWRjZDhkY2YyLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MjMzNDQwNw.avif
  - **Price**: USD 55
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: NC State Fair - Open Barrel Race
  - **Description**: Come out and watch.

FREE to the public!

-PeeWee
-Youth
-Adult
-Masters
-Open

Exhibitions start at 12noon & Race will start at 2pm!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/nc-state-fair-open-barrel-race/200030488125943
  - **Venue**: Governor James B Hunt Jr Horse Complex
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMTI3ODM1OTQyMjE0YzFiOGNjYmU2NTljNGYxNzkxNTlkMTg4MjhmOTYxOGFlZjQ3MzRhYzRjYjE0NDYyMGQ3MS1yaW1nLXc5NjAtaDY5Mi1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjIxNTYzNg.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour
  - **Description**: InformationDOOR TIME (venue opens): 7:00 pm All support acts subject to change without notice This event is ALL AGES The Ritz Is A General Admission Standing Room Only Venue Box Office Hours: We open 2 hours before door time on any even
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/waylon-wyatt-dustpiles-world-tour/210008684115837
  - **Venue**: The Ritz
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80NTcwYWRhNGQwZDg4YzRlMzk1ZTI0Y2M0NTgzZjJiNWEzYzcwMTFjMmFhOTAwMDY3NTkzMzE0YzdhODEzYThmLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzFhMmUxYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE2Nzc5MTU.avif
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Rise Against Hunger: Black Belt Community Service
  - **Description**: 2026 Our Goal Raise:$6,350 (15,000 meals)

Our Black Belt students and families will come together to pack life-saving meals for those in need around the world.

This is a chance to show the true spirit of Black Belt Leadership, service, and gratitude whi
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/rise-against-hunger-black-belt-community-service/200030443347602
  - **Venue**: Rise Against Hunger Warehouse
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hNGJhNjc2NDUxNzcyZDgyMTcyOTM0ZThmZjViMzE1ODI2ZThiYmNjYWY1YzJlYjFmYmRiYWJiY2JkODQxMTY2LXJpbWctdzk4OS1oMTI4MS1kY2Y3ZWZkMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDc5MDcyMA.avif
  - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Art
- **Event Name**: Kerry Long Live @Salty Turtle Beer Raleigh
  - **Description**: Kerry Long is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Durham, North Carolina. Covering multiple genres such as Country, Pop and R&B, his soothing vocals invite the audience in, and his unique tone curates a well mixed country and R&B sound.   His
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/kerry-long-live-salty-turtle-beer-raleigh/200030443314200
  - **Venue**: Salty Turtle Beer Co: Raleigh
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zYTBlNTI1ZjA3ZmZlZDk3NDc5MjNhMWNjMWVmMjE5ODhjMTJkMzE2MzI5MmFkOTFkMjQyZGJkMzVkYTA1NDFjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkzNy1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjExMzU2MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment

## Trending Events in Raleigh

- **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/events2/banners/fff922a0-9655-11f1-b940-55345dfad50a-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786543153
- **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**: North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Duke Blue Devils (Date: TBD)
  - **Venue**: Carter Finley Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/eda650e0-959d-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h514-dce8d8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1786464095
- **Event Name**: Bryson Tiller with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, and Austin Millz
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
🏠 Address: 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
🌆 City: Raleigh
📍 Location: 35.7456, -78.584✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Bryson Tiller with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, a
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
- **Event Name**: Jack Johnson at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
- **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**: "The Hayley Williams Show"
  - **Description**: InformationFor Box, Suite, and Season Ticket information please visit this link:Nearby AttractionsHayley Williams has 30 upcoming events.Magdalena Bay has 24 upcoming events.Rico Nasty
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/84cf8262fb7017cb89eb63b90ecbd48d7aa29f7c14ec0d52022780344236afd4-rimg-w1024-h576-dc94abc2-gmir.jpg?v=1778787695
- **Event Name**: Ella Mai at Red Hat Amphitheater
  - **Venue**: Red Hat Amphitheater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4f068520-432e-11f1-8b44-9fb43287db39-rimg-w1200-h675-dc161618-gmir.jpg?v=1777400160
- **Event Name**: Crossroads Ford Apex ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh
  - **Description**: Celebrate the Crossroads Ford Apex ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh with us this year for a holiday extravaganza!About this EventJoin us for the 82nd Annual ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Para
  - **Venue**: Downtown Raleigh, NC
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8b7d8d1d932f6a46ca07a73701ac286ab2661feb8293ab9cd1aabbac276f6ab8-rimg-w1200-h675-dc043207-gmir.jpg?v=1768585768

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Michael Blaustein at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Meymandi Concert Hall (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Meymandi Concert Hall), North Carolina Bridal & Wedding Expo (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:30 pm at Raleigh Convention Center), Nurse Blake (Sun Oct 18 2026 at Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts), ISAIAH FALLS PRESENTS: LVRS PARADISE - SIDE B TOUR (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Lincoln Theatre), Michael Blaustein (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Meymandi Concert Hall).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** North Carolina Bridal & Wedding Expo (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:30 pm at Raleigh Convention Center), Guided Walking Tour (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Stone Houses Visitor Center 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 Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh Convention Center, Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Raleigh range from USD 32 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 Vivid Events, Bridal & Wedding Expo, 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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