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Dec 12

THE RINK

Red Hat Amphitheater
Red Hat Amphitheater
THE RINK Dec. 12
December 12, 2024 | Thursday
THE RINK Dec. 12

Come enjoy the thrill of ice skating in a winter wonderland created in the heart of downtown Raleigh! THE RINK features a natural ice skating rink with stunning views of the Raleigh skyline.

Tickets are available online and in person at the Martin Marietta Center box office (M-F 10am-2pm).

                     More info here

Dec 12 - Dec 24

The Nutcracker - Carolina Ballet

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Graphic with female dancer in purple Sugarplum Fairy costume
Dec 12-24
December 12 - 7:00 PM
December 13 - 12:00 PM
December 13 - 7:00 PM
December 14 - 2:00 PM
December 14 - 7:00 PM
December 15 - 1:00 PM
December 15 - 5:00 PM
December 18 - 2:00 PM
December 18 - 7:00 PM
December 19 - 2:00 PM
December 19 - 7:00 PM
December 20 - 2:00 PM
December 20 - 7:00 PM
December 21 - 2:00 PM
December 21 - 7:00 PM
December 22 - 1:00 PM
December 22 - 5:00 PM
December 23 - 2:00 PM
December 23 - 7:00 PM
December 24 - 12:00 PM
Graphic with female dancer in purple Sugarplum Fairy costume

FEATURING A LIVE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker.

As Carolina Ballet's most-attended production ever, this beautiful ballet marries the charm of the original with fresh choreography, vibrant sets, and stunning costumes.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

The Nutcracker by Zalman Raffael

 

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
Click here to view the day-of-show details.

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Kennedy Theater
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 13
December 13, 2024 | Friday
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 13

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you can eat sweets and hot cocoa, plus live entertainment (on select nights)!

Santa will join us from 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Please be aware that food items at THE DESSERTERY may contain or come into contact with common allergens such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, and/or artificial sugar.

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
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Entry Requirements

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Dec 13

THE RINK

Red Hat Amphitheater
Red Hat Amphitheater
THE RINK Dec. 13
December 13, 2024 | Friday
THE RINK Dec. 13

Come enjoy the thrill of ice skating in a winter wonderland created in the heart of downtown Raleigh! THE RINK features a natural ice skating rink with stunning views of the Raleigh skyline.

Tickets are available online and in person at the Martin Marietta Center box office (M-F 10am-2pm).

                     More info here

Dec 13

Ugly Sweater Holiday Pops - NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Drawing with an ugly Christmas sweater and text
December 13, 2024 | Friday
8:00 PM
Drawing with an ugly Christmas sweater and text

North Carolina Symphony
David Glover, conductor

’Tis the season to break out your most festively heinous knitwear—for an unforgettable evening of Holiday Pops favorites including Sleigh Ride, Jingle Bells, music from Frozen, and so much more.

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
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Dec 13 - Dec 15

The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson - NC Opera

Fletcher Opera Theater
Fletcher Opera Theater
Graphic with photograph of Mary Cardwell Dawson and shades of pinks and purples
Dec 13-15
December 13 - 7:30 PM
December 14 - 7:30 PM
December 15 - 2:00 PM
Graphic with photograph of Mary Cardwell Dawson and shades of pinks and purples

Play by Sandra Seaton. 
Original music by Carlos Simon. 
Text for original music by Sandra Seaton. 
Commissioned by the Glimmerglass Festival.

A new play with music starring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves! North Carolina-born trailblazer Mary Cardwell Dawson founded the National Negro Opera Company in the mid-20th century, creating unprecedented opportunities for Black artists and audiences across America. One evening in 1943, the company is scheduled to perform Carmen on a floating barge on the Potomac River. When inclement weather threatens to force the performance into a segregated hall, Mary must navigate the raging storms to ensure the show goes on.

FEATURING Denyce Graves, Johnnie Felder, and Díana Thompson-Brewer
DIRECTED BY Kimille Howard

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
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Kennedy Theater
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 14
December 14, 2024 | Saturday
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 14

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you can eat sweets and hot cocoa, plus live entertainment (on select nights)!

Caroling Elves will join us from 11:30am-2:00pm.

Please be aware that food items at THE DESSERTERY may contain or come into contact with common allergens such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, and/or artificial sugar.

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
Click here to view the day-of-show details

Entry Requirements

Bag Policy

Dec 14

THE RINK

Red Hat Amphitheater
Red Hat Amphitheater
THE RINK Dec. 14
December 14, 2024 | Saturday
THE RINK Dec. 14

Come enjoy the thrill of ice skating in a winter wonderland created in the heart of downtown Raleigh! THE RINK features a natural ice skating rink with stunning views of the Raleigh skyline.

Tickets are available online and in person at the Martin Marietta Center box office (M-F 10am-2pm).

                     More info here

Dec 14 - Dec 15

The Raleigh Ringers - Holiday Concerts

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
the raleigh ringers 2024 holiday artwork
Dec 14-15
December 14 - 4:00 PM | Doors 3:00 PM
December 15 - 4:00 PM | Doors 3:00 PM
the raleigh ringers 2024 holiday artwork

There’s no better way to ring in the holidays than by joining The Raleigh Ringers for their annual holiday concerts at the Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh. This Raleigh holiday tradition will feature the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra along with the group’s unique interpretations of sacred, secular, and popular music, including rock ‘n’ roll.

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
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Bag Policy

Kennedy Theater
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 15
December 15, 2024 | Sunday
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 15

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you can eat sweets and hot cocoa, plus live entertainment (on select nights)!

Please be aware that food items at THE DESSERTERY may contain or come into contact with common allergens such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, and/or artificial sugar.

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
Click here to view the day-of-show details

Entry Requirements

Bag Policy

Dec 15

THE RINK

Red Hat Amphitheater
Red Hat Amphitheater
THE RINK Dec. 15
December 15, 2024 | Sunday
THE RINK Dec. 15

Come enjoy the thrill of ice skating in a winter wonderland created in the heart of downtown Raleigh! THE RINK features a natural ice skating rink with stunning views of the Raleigh skyline.

Tickets are available online and in person at the Martin Marietta Center box office (M-F 10am-2pm).

                     More info here

Dec 17

Jim Brickman Comfort & Joy

Fletcher Opera Theater
Fletcher Opera Theater
Graphic with text and photo of Jim Brickman
December 17, 2024 | Tuesday
7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
Graphic with text and photo of Jim Brickman

"Comfort & Joy" is a testament to Brickman's ability to connect with audiences on a deep and emotional level. His heartfelt compositions and soulful piano melodies have touched the lives of millions around the world. Through his music, Brickman invites listeners to embrace the joy and warmth of the holiday season, reminding us of the importance of love, togetherness, and gratitude.

This year's tour promises to be a spectacular celebration of all things Christmas. Audiences can expect a captivating blend of Brickman's original holiday classics, along with beloved seasonal favorites. From enchanting instrumentals to heartwarming vocal performances, each show will be a unique and unforgettable experience.

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
Click here to view the day-of-show details.

Bag Policy

Kennedy Theater
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 17
December 17, 2024 | Tuesday
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 17

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you can eat sweets and hot cocoa, plus live entertainment (on select nights)!

Please be aware that food items at THE DESSERTERY may contain or come into contact with common allergens such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, and/or artificial sugar.

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
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Entry Requirements

Bag Policy

Dec 18

Christmas with C.S. Lewis

Fletcher Opera Theater
Fletcher Opera Theater
Christmas with C.S. Lewis 2024 artwork
December 18, 2024 | Wednesday
7:30 PM
Christmas with C.S. Lewis 2024 artwork

Join C.S. Lewis at his home near Oxford on Christmas Eve hosting a group of Americans who are Christmassing in England. They are about to experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections which stimulates a whole range of emotions – curiosity, laughter, gladness and even some tears. Above all, they will discover how that encounter with Tolkien forever changed his Christmas celebrations.

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
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Bag Policy

Kennedy Theater
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 19
December 19, 2024 | Thursday
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 19

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you can eat sweets and hot cocoa, plus live entertainment (on select nights)!

Please be aware that food items at THE DESSERTERY may contain or come into contact with common allergens such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, and/or artificial sugar.

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
Click here to view the day-of-show details

Entry Requirements

Bag Policy

Dec 19

THE RINK

Red Hat Amphitheater
Red Hat Amphitheater
THE RINK Dec. 19
December 19, 2024 | Thursday
THE RINK Dec. 19

Come enjoy the thrill of ice skating in a winter wonderland created in the heart of downtown Raleigh! THE RINK features a natural ice skating rink with stunning views of the Raleigh skyline.

Tickets are available online and in person at the Martin Marietta Center box office (M-F 10am-2pm).

                     More info here

Kennedy Theater
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 20
December 20, 2024 | Friday
The Dessertery - A holiday dessert café 2024 Dec. 20

Come indulge yourself in a family friendly holiday themed dessert café. THE DESSERTERY will feature elaborate holiday decor, all you can eat sweets and hot cocoa, plus live entertainment (on select nights)!

Please be aware that food items at THE DESSERTERY may contain or come into contact with common allergens such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, and/or artificial sugar.

Plan Your Visit

Further information for this show will be provided 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. 
Click here to view the day-of-show details

Entry Requirements

Bag Policy