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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
- New Year’s
-Sports
- Regional
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Marquee Events
Multiple Dates
Marquee Event: NC Chinese Lantern Festival
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC
https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival
November 15 – January 11
Summary: A spectacular holiday event featuring handcrafted, illuminated lanterns, cultural performances, and interactive elements.
Marquee Event: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
December 28 – January 11
Wednesday, December 31
Marquee Event: WRAL First Night Raleigh
Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/wral-first-night-raleigh/102211
2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Summary: NC’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration featuring outdoor musical performances, the Children’s Celebration, the Raleigh Acorn Drop, and fireworks.
Saturday, January 3
Marquee Event: The Music of Harry Potter (NC Symphony)
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events
1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Summary: Relive the magic of Hogwarts with favorite tunes from the films; wizards are welcome to wear robes.
New Year’s
Wednesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
Apex 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
New Year’s Eve Party!
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Summary: Party until 2:00 AM with a free champagne toast at midnight.
New Year’s Eve with DJ Jeffy
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Summary: Features DJ Jeffy, free heavy appetizers, and a New Year's toast.
New Year’s Eve at Nightingale
Nightingale
300 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.nightingalerooftop.com/tickets/p/new-years-eve-2025
8:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Summary: Upscale celebration with live music, interactive experiences, and a packed dance floor.
Sunday, January 4
2026 New Year’s Eve Party
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sports
Saturday, December 27
Hockey: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets
7:00 PM
Monday, December 29
Hockey: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets
7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 30
College Basketball: Florida State vs. UNC Tar Heels
Dean Smith Center
300 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC
https://www.ticketmaster.com/north-carolina-tar-heels-Men’s-basketball-tickets/artist/1277043
7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 31
College Basketball: Wake Forest vs. NC State
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
12:00 PM
Thursday, January 1
Hockey: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets
7:00 PM
Regional
Multiple Dates
Event: The Rink
Red Hat Amphitheater
500 South McDowell St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.redhatamphitheater.com/events/rink-40
November 22 – January 4, Various Times
Summary: Ice skating in a winter wonderland featuring a natural ice rink with views of the Raleigh skyline.
Event: Side by Side by Sondheim
Temple Theatre
120 Carthage St, Sanford, NC
https://templeshows.org/events/side-by-side-by-sondheim-2
January 22 – February 8
Summary: A musical revue celebrating musical theatre’s most influential artists.
Holly Springs
Friday, December 26
Live Music: Von Arx: The Duo
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 27
Event: Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
9:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: Angela Bingham, vocals & Frank Longino, piano
Pimiento Tea Room
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Monday, December 29
Event: $5 Pint Night at Holly Springs
Local Time Brewing
300 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.localtimebrewing.com
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Apex
Friday, December 26
Live Music: Thousand Ways
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex,
209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Mike Santos Band
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Big Jim Kohler Band
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Keith G featuring Chris Hurley
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Becky Ann
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday, December 27
Event: Apex Farmers Market
Downtown Apex
220 Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
9:00 AM - Noon
Live Music: Mak Paschal & Joe Hakooz:
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex,
209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Josh Colton Band
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Neon Nights
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Maskell Freeman Band
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Jeff Kriz
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Live Music: Maverick Rose
Southern Peak Brewery
950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, December 28
Live Music: Kerry Long
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
3:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, December 26
Live Music: The Christian Family & Friends
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, December 27
Live Music: Janis & The Crew:
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Travis Marshall Conn
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823,
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Matthew Crowe
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: The Rusted Rails
Fainting Goat Brewing Company
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: The Full Circle Trio
The Mill Fuquay
146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.themillfuquay.com
7:30 PM
Event: Country Night with Wagstaff Road
Aviator Hangar Bar
523 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM
Sunday, December 28
Live Music: Sun Daze with Josh Rhyne
Fainting Goat Brewing Company
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com
1:00 PM