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More Info for Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge
Tue. Nov 24, 2026 8:00 PM

Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge

Fletcher Opera Theater
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More Info for An Evening with John Cusack and a Special Screening of Say Anything
Sun. Dec 6, 2026 8:00 PM

An Evening with John Cusack and a Special Screening of Say Anything

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
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Upcoming Events

More Info for ELVIS: In Person - Starring Matt Stone
Sun. Nov 15, 2026 7:00 PM

ELVIS: In Person - Starring Matt Stone

Fletcher Opera Theater
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More Info for Jewels
Nov 19 - 22, 2026
Carolina Ballet

Jewels

Presented by Carolina Ballet

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
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More Info for Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1
Nov 20 - 21, 2026
NC Symphony

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1

Presented by NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
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More Info for TYM Fall Orchestra Concert
Sun. Nov 22, 2026 5:00 PM

TYM Fall Orchestra Concert

Meymandi Concert Hall
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More Info for Cirque Holiday Pops
Nov 25 - 28, 2026
NC Symphony

Cirque Holiday Pops

Presented by NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
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More Info for A Motown Christmas
Sun. Nov 29, 2026 3:00 PM

A Motown Christmas

Fletcher Opera Theater
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More Info for Professor Brian Cox - Emergence
Sun. Nov 29, 2026 7:30 PM

Professor Brian Cox - Emergence

Meymandi Concert Hall
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More Info for Handel’s Messiah
Dec 4 - 5, 2026
NC Symphony

Handel’s Messiah

Presented by NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
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More Info for Cary Ballet Company - The Nutcracker
Sat. Dec 5, 2026

Cary Ballet Company - The Nutcracker

Fletcher Opera Theater
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More Info for North Carolina Master Chorale Joy of the Season
Tue. Dec 8, 2026 7:30 PM

North Carolina Master Chorale Joy of the Season

Meymandi Concert Hall
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More Info for The Nutcracker
Dec 10 - 24, 2026
Carolina Ballet

The Nutcracker

Presented by Carolina Ballet

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
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More Info for Friday Favorites: Holiday Pops
Fri. Dec 11, 2026 12:00 PM
NC Symphony

Friday Favorites: Holiday Pops

Presented by NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
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Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts is the proud winner of the 2025 Venue Excellence Award. This award highlights our dedication to operational excellence, while fostering strong community connections and presenting world-class entertainment.

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Carolina Ballet
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NC Opera
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