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Arts and Cultural Events

Events hosted by the City of Raleigh and partners.

Updated: Mar 28, 2025

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Arts Event Calendars

City of Raleigh Events Calendar

Raleigh's event calendar has information about art classes, exhibitions, creative programs, and public art in City facilities. Raleigh Arts, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources, and other departments create and host arts activities for all ages and abilities throughout the year.

Visit Raleigh Arts Events Calendar

Visit Raleigh manages a comprehensive calendar highlighting hundreds of events at art museums, galleries, and performing arts centers throughout Raleigh, as well as providing listings for festivals, a locals guide, and creative venues of all kinds. 

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Center for the Performing Arts

Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts Calendar

The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts has four venues: the A.J. Fletcher Opera Hall, Memorial Auditorium, Meymandi Concert Hall, and the Kennedy Theatre. Their event calendar features upcoming events, concerts, and performances by local resident companies and nationally touring artists at the  Center. 

Arts and Cultural Organizations

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Raleigh Arts Partners Events

Raleigh Arts Partner organizations create all kinds of programs and events for Raleigh residents and guests to enjoy. From citywide festivals like First Night Raleigh to exhibitions, concerts, and theatre productions, from classes for all ages to amateur theatre-making, music-making, and choral singing, these organizations make sure there is something for everyone to see and do.

Galleries & Exhibitions

The City has three dedicated exhibition spaces: Block Gallery and the galleries at Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers. Artwork from the Municipal Art Collection is also displayed throughout the City. Learn more about Raleigh's Galleries and Exhibitions. 

Public Art

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"Chavis Reclaimed", 2021, David Wilson, located at John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center

Raleigh has dozens of public artworks throughout the City. 

Learn more about how to view artworks or participate in the Public Art program. 

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Raleigh Arts
919-996-3610

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