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Things to do in Raleigh, December 2026

Browse 15 upcoming events and things to do in Raleigh during December 2026. Highlights include Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans, Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterTue, Dec 1Music

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterFri, Dec 4Sport

Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour

Raleigh · The RitzSat, Dec 5Music

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterSun, Dec 6Sport

Turnover - Down On Earth Tour

Raleigh · The RitzMon, Dec 7Music

Leanne Morgan: THE TIME OF OUR LIVES TOUR

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterMon, Dec 7Culture & Art

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterWed, Dec 9Sport

Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

Raleigh · Martin Marietta Center for the Performing ArtsFri, Dec 11Culture & Art

Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

Raleigh · The RitzSat, Dec 12Music

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterSat, Dec 12Sport

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterSun, Dec 13Sport

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterThu, Dec 17Culture & Art

Daily Bread - Vanishing Point Tour

Raleigh · The RitzSat, Dec 19Music

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterSun, Dec 27Sport

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Raleigh · Lenovo CenterTue, Dec 29Sport

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
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Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast