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Meymandi Concert Hall
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September 26, 2025 | Friday
12:00 PM
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North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Samuel Almaguer, clarinet

Copland: Clarinet Concerto
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

This concert is part of the North Carolina Symphony’s 2025/26 concert season. Series packages are on sale now! Individual tickets will go on sale in August.

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Oct 2

Natalia Jimenez

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Natalia Jimenez - La Jimenez Tour promotional posted with Natalia posing in a red dress with her hair pulled back and flowers in it with a hot pink wall behind
October 2, 2025 | Thursday
8:00 PM
Natalia Jimenez - La Jimenez Tour promotional posted with Natalia posing in a red dress with her hair pulled back and flowers in it with a hot pink wall behind

English

La Jiménez is not just a tour—it’s a celebration of powerful women, Latin heritage, and music that touches the soul.

Get ready for an unforgettable night, because the most anticipated tour of the year now has a name… and it’s La Jiménez!

Español

La Jiménez” no es solo una gira: es una celebración de la fuerza femenina, el folclore latino y la música que toca el alma.

Prepárate para una noche inolvidable, porque la gira más esperada del año ya tiene nombre… y se llama La Jiménez!

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Oct 3 - Oct 4

The Music of John Williams – NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Design with Darth Vader and the Millenium Falcon
Oct 3-4
October 3 - 8:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
October 4 - 8:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
Design with Darth Vader and the Millenium Falcon

North Carolina Symphony
John Gennaro Devlin, conductor

Immerse yourself in the legendary movie music of Oscar-winner John Williams as your North Carolina Symphony performs music from iconic film scores—including Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T., and more.

This concert is part of the North Carolina Symphony’s 2025/26 concert season. Series packages are on sale now! Individual tickets will go on sale in August.

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Memorial Auditorium
Promotional poster for Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy on October 4 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, featuring an orchestra and artwork from Final Fantasy XVI.
October 4, 2025 | Saturday
8:00 PM
Promotional poster for Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy on October 4 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, featuring an orchestra and artwork from Final Fantasy XVI.

Celebrating FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI

Our celebration of the music of FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI by renowned composer Masayoshi Soken will be led by legendary maestro Arnie Roth and performed by a full symphony orchestra and chorus. The concert will feature a special performance by FINAL FANTASY XIV & XVI original vocalist Amanda Achen. Iconic works by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Yoko Shimomura, and other great FINAL FANTASY composers from throughout the FINAL FANTASY series will also be performed.

This special concert includes HD video created by SQUARE ENIX specifically for this tour. Don’t miss out on this multimedia concert experience!

A limited number of VIP Meet & Greet tickets will be available. VIP tickets grant admission to a meet & greet event after the concert with conductor Arnie Roth and vocalist Amanda Achen, including an autograph and photo opportunity.

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Oct 10

Marisela

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Marisela 2025 Raleigh NC
October 10, 2025 | Friday
8:30 PM
Marisela 2025 Raleigh NC

Marisela La Dama de Hierro makes her return to Raleigh, NC on October 10, 2025, at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Marisela, often referred to as the "Mexican Madonna," is renowned for her expressive and emotive vocal style, which has captivated audiences for over three decades. Her performances typically feature a mix of her classic hits and newer material, delivered with the charisma and showmanship that have become her trademarks. Don't miss out on a special night to sing all of her hits live. 

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Oct 10 - Oct 11

All Beethoven – NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
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Oct 10-11
October 10 - 8:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
October 11 - 8:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
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North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Paul Huang, violin

Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio
Beethoven: Violin Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 4

This concert is part of the North Carolina Symphony’s 2025/26 concert season. Series packages are on sale now! Individual tickets will go on sale in August.

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Oct 11

Legends of Laughter

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Promotional poster for "The Legends of Laughter" comedy show featuring Earthquake, Gary Owen, Sheryl Underwood, and Special K, happening October 11 in Raleigh, NC at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
October 11, 2025 | Saturday
8:00 PM
Promotional poster for "The Legends of Laughter" comedy show featuring Earthquake, Gary Owen, Sheryl Underwood, and Special K, happening October 11 in Raleigh, NC at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.

GARY OWEN has entertained audiences across the country, earning the title of Black America's "Favorite White Comedian" by Ebony Magazine.  As an actor, Owen has appeared in a number of notable films including "Meet The Blacks," “The House Next Door: Meet The Blacks 2,” "Think Like A Man," "Think Like A Man Too," "Ride Along," and "Daddy Day Care." On the small screen, Owen starred on BET’s  “The Gary Owen Show,” co-hosted TruTV’s sketch series “Upload with Shaquille O’Neal” and had a reoccurring role on the TBS comedy series “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.” Owen has also released several acclaimed stand-up comedy specials, including "I Got My Associates" and "I Agree with Myself." For more info, visit garyowen.live. (Follow on Facebook: @GaryOwen, Twitter: @garyowencomedy, Instagram: @garyowencomedy)


SHERYL UNDERWOOD is a savvy businesswoman, philanthropist and multifaceted media entrepreneur recognized as one of the most articulate, well-informed women of our time. She joined the CBS daytime show "The Talk" at the start of its second season, sitting alongside hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne and Aisha Tyler. With Underwood at the table, "The Talk" received its first Daytime Emmy nomination and a fifth-year renewal on CBS. She has appeared in multiple episodes of the Emmy-winning CBS daytime drama "The Young and the Restless" and starred in films including "Bullworth" (with Warren Beatty), "I Got the Hook-Up" and "Beauty Shop" (with Queen Latifah). In addition, she hosted BET’s "Comic View" and "Holla," a talk show she created and produced, loosely inspired by Bill Maher’s "Politically Incorrect." For more info, visit sherylunderwood.com. (Follow on Facebook: @SherylUnderwoodOfficial, Twitter: @sherylunderwood, Instagram: @sherylunderwood)

EARTHQUAKE, a comedian, actor, and voice artist, has garnered a strong fan base through stand-up comedy, known for his memorable performances on BET's “Comic View” and HBO's “Def Comedy Jam.” In 2021, he released his Netflix comedy special “Chappelle's Home Team: Earthquake Legendary” which received rave reviews and was named 'Comedy Special of the Year' by the New York Times. Currently, Earthquake enjoys recurring roles on TV shows such as “The Neighborhood,” “Johnson,” “South Side,” and “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” For more info, visit therealearthquake.com. (Follow on Facebook: @RealEarthquake, Twitter: @RealEarthquake, Instagram: @therealearthquake)

SPECIAL K joined the Rickey Smiley Morning Show in 2007 as the show’s comedy writer and content creator. A veteran stand-up comedian, Special K has enjoyed success performing in comedy clubs and theaters nationwide. He’s made numerous appearances on TV comedy shows, and was not long ago chosen as one of 16 comedians for his own half hour comedy special on Kevin Hart’s LOL Comedy Network.  (Follow on Facebook: @kdouglascomedy, Twitter: @specialk913, Instagram: @specialk913)

Plan Your Visit

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