NOVEMBER 20, 21 & 22
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL
Pianist Alessio Bax joins the NC Symphony to kick off a celebration of 200 years of Beethoven’s legacy.
NOVEMBER 21
Handel's Messiah: Sing-Along
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, DURHAM
The beloved Triangle area Advent season tradition. FREE, donations accepted.
NOVEMBER 22
Opera & Art Song
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF RALEIGH
Join soprano Anisa Kureishi and pianist Anatoly Larkin for an afternoon of music by Barber, Strauss, Poulenc, Puccini and more.
NOVEMBER 22
Handel's Tributes to St. Cecilia
DUKE CHAPEL, DURHAM
This joyful celebration of the patron saint of musicians also includes Henry Purcell’s sparkling Welcome to All the Pleasures. FREE.
NOVEMBER 28
Holiday Pops & Dessert Buffet
THE LINCOLN ON GEER, DURHAM, N.C.
Holiday music with the Durham Symphony Orchestra. Plus: Visit with Santa before the concert and at intermission enjoy dessert and hot cocoa!
Win free tickets! Tune in 11:00 am to noon ET, Nov. 25
DECEMBER 4
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
BURLINGTON, N.C.
Ring in the holiday season with one of the most enduring bands of the Swing Era, in concert at Cummings High Auditorium.
Win free tickets! Tune in 11:00 am to noon ET, Nov. 18
DECEMBER 4 & 5
Handel's Messiah: NC Symphony
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
The N.C. Master Chorale, guest vocalists, and the N.C. Symphony join to perform the oratorio.
DECEMBER 4, 5 & 6
Handel's Messiah: Duke Chapel
DUKE CHAPEL, DURHAM
The Duke Chapel Choir, Mallarmé Music and soloists perform the chapel’s 93rd annual presentation of the masterwork.
DECEMBER 5
Handel's Messiah: Sing-Along
CHAPEL HILL BIBLE CHURCH
You’re invited to join the congregation for its 57th annual public open sing of the oratorio. All abilities welcome. FREE.
DECEMBER 5
Candy Cane Stroll
TRIANGLE TOWN CENTER, RALEIGH
Live entertainment, informative displays, merchant discounts, raffles and more! Sponsored by The Senior Network, the Wake County nonprofit.
DECEMBER 6
Sleigh Bells & Brass
RAVENSCROFT SCHOOL, RALEIGH
Experience the traditional sound of The Holly and the Ivy, the bracing energy of Prokofiev’s Troika and more. Performed by Triangle Brass Band.
Win free tickets! Tune in 11:00 am to noon ET, Dec. 2
DECEMBER 6
Joy of the Season
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
The Raleigh holiday tradition! The NC Master Chorale’s more than 200 voices, joined by brass ensemble, piano and organ, sing festive music.
DECEMBER 10 to 24
Tchaikovsky's
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
RALEIGH MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
The charm of the original with fresh choreography, sets and costumes by Zalman Rafael, accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s music played live.
Win free tickets! Tune in 11:00 am to noon ET, Dec. 9
DECEMBER 12
50 Years of Duke's Flentrop Organ
DUKE CHAPEL, DURHAM
Celebrate the instrument’s 50th birthday. Acclaimed organist Nathan Laube performs a half-century (to the day) after its dedication. FREE.
DECEMBER 12
Tchaikovsky's
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
ROLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Members of the Jill M. Taylor Dance Company are joined by guest artists Louis DeFelice (Cavalier) and Mari Takayama (Sugar Plum Fairy).
DECEMBER 22 & 23
A Candlelight Christmas
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
An all-new concert event featuring the North Carolina Symphony, Raleigh Youth Choir and a hall glowing with candlelight. Come early to visit Santa!
Win free tickets! Tune in 11:00 am to noon ET, Dec. 16
WINTER 2026 & SPRING 2027
Triangle Wagner Society Events
THE FOREST AT DUKE, DURHAM
There’s always something interesting happening at the Society. Join to get access to everything, all year long. Or, pay $20 per event.