2025 was a great year in terms of performers coming to North Carolina. Raleigh’s venues became a hotspot, weekend after weekend, for people of all ages to see their favorite artists. Will 2026 hold the same fate? So far, things are looking good. Here are some of the most high-demand shows coming to North Carolina in 2026.
Both small artists and big artists alike have announced shows in North Carolina for their tours, with Raleigh and Charlotte being common destinations.
Kicking off early, right in the heart of January, indie artist Del Water Gap will be returning to Raleigh to perform at The Ritz on January 15. Gap previously performed in Raleigh as an opener for Niall Horan in 2023 at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek for The Show: Live on Tour.
March will be a busy month, starting with Conan Gray and special guest Esha Tewari performing at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh for the “Wishbone World Tour” on March 4. Just three weeks later, metal band BAD OMENS will be at the same venue for their “DO YOU FEEL LOVE TOUR” on March 16. K-Pop sensation group TWICE will also visit the Carolinas in March during their tour, hitting Charlotte at the Spectrum Center on March 31.
April is also shaping up to be a busy month for pop and country fans. Pop star Zara Larsson is bringing her Midnight Sun tour to both cities, first to Charlotte at The Fillmore on April 1, and then to Raleigh at The Ritz on April 3. Next, country singer Zach Bryan will visit Charlotte at the Bank of America Stadium for the With Heaven On Tour on April 18. Raleigh citizens are in luck because Cardi B will perform at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh on April 11.
During June, many artists will be guests at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, starting with Machine Gun Kelly for his Lost Americana Tour on June 2 and Megan Trainor following behind on June 27.
Louis Tomlinson will visit the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on July 5, and American rock band Guns N’ Roses will visit the Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh on July 23.
On Aug. 14, pop-rock boyband 5 Seconds of Summer will perform at the venue for the just-announced “EVERYONE’S A STAR!” world tour.
Information for the starting times of these shows and ticket prices can be found on Ticketmaster. Additional tickets can be purchased through second-hand vendors such as StubHub or Gametime, but be sure to remain wary of scammers.
With such a diverse and stacked lineup ranging from K-Pop and metal to country and classic rock, it looks like 2026 will be another amazing year for North Carolinian concert-goers. Make sure to buy your tickets early, as these popular shows are sure to sell out fast!
