ARTS AROUND HERE / THE RALEIGH EDITION

Arts Around
Raleigh.

A gallery afternoon. A live set. Something that stays with you.

A short selection of exhibitions, theatre and creative nights in Raleigh, with official details for making a plan.

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WORTH MAKING A PLAN FOR

On view. Coming up.

A short selection, with the details you need to take the next step.

ExhibitionRaleigh

Nancy Baker Cahill: Ecologies of Scale

Digital and analog work stretches from the galleries into the Museum Park through video, sculpture, works on paper and augmented reality.

Through Jan 31, 2027

North Carolina Museum of Art

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

Free

Work appears in East Building galleries and the Museum Park ellipse. The outdoor AR component uses a free app.

Reviewed 2026-10-27
North Carolina Museum of ArtOrganizer details ↗

ExhibitionRaleigh

Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile

Artifacts and archaeological storytelling bring the Kingdom of Kush and nearly 3,000 years of Nubian history into view.

Through Jan 10, 2027

North Carolina Museum of Art · Meymandi Exhibition Gallery

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

$20 general; $17 seniors 65+; $12 ages 7–22; members and children 6 and under free

A special-exhibition ticket is required. Check timed-ticket availability and museum hours before visiting.

Reviewed 2026-10-27
North Carolina Museum of ArtOrganizer details ↗

ExhibitionRaleigh

Common Ground: Art, Nature, and People

College artists explore environmental justice, human well-being and our connection to nature through painting, print, video, sculpture and mixed media.

Oct 31, 2026–May 30, 2027

North Carolina Museum of Art · Education Gallery

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

Free

The exhibition is in East Building. The date range is not a daily-hours promise; confirm current museum hours.

Reviewed 2026-10-27
North Carolina Museum of ArtOrganizer details ↗

TheatreRaleigh

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Raleigh Little Theatre stages Tom Stoppard’s fast-moving comedy from the viewpoint of two minor Hamlet characters.

Nov 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM–5:30 PM EST

Raleigh Little Theatre · Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre

301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC 27607

$33 adults; $30 seniors, students and military, before tax and fees

This Sunday performance includes audio description. Runtime is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes with one intermission; recommended for ages 13+.

Reviewed 2026-10-27
Raleigh Little TheatreOrganizer details ↗

After hoursRaleigh

NCMA After Hours

A free evening of contemporary art, music and hands-on activities celebrates new installations by Nancy Baker Cahill and Ronny Quevedo.

Nov 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM–9:00 PM EST

North Carolina Museum of Art · East Building

2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

Free

The evening includes projections across the museum campus. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the café.

Reviewed 2026-10-27
North Carolina Museum of ArtOrganizer details ↗

TheatreRaleigh

Knock Knock

An interactive 30-minute theatre adventure for ages zero to five turns apartment doors, delivery boxes and wintertime mishaps into playful stories.

Nov 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM–10:30 AM EST

Raleigh Little Theatre · Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre

301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC 27607

$10 adults; $5 children under 12; infants under 1 free, before tax and fees

Capacity is limited to 50. Every attendee needs a ticket, including a free reserved ticket for an infant.

Reviewed 2026-10-27
Raleigh Little TheatreOrganizer details ↗

Times are local to the venue. Exhibition dates describe the run, not daily opening hours. Ticket availability and plans can change; check the original organizer before going.

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Places to know.

Raleigh · Blue Ridge Road

North Carolina Museum of Art

Major exhibitions, the People’s Collection, performing arts and a museum park. Special exhibitions and events may have separate tickets.

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Raleigh · Pogue Street

Raleigh Little Theatre

Community theatre for adults and young audiences, with accessibility information and performance-specific ticket details on each show page.

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Raleigh · Downtown

Artspace

Artist studios, exhibitions, classes and public programs in the historic City Market area. Check current gallery hours and event registration.

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Raleigh · Downtown

North Carolina Symphony

Orchestral programs at Meymandi Concert Hall and other Triangle venues. Confirm the venue as well as the performance date when booking.

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Before you go.

Does Arts Around Raleigh cover the whole Triangle?

Not yet. This edition is mapped to Wake County and centers on Raleigh. It may mention a regional institution, but each pick names the actual venue and town.

Which museum exhibitions are free?

The NCMA’s People’s Collection and some changing exhibitions are free, while special exhibitions such as Ancient Nubia require a ticket. Each pick states the organizer’s current admission details.

How current are the listings?

Each pick shows its review date and links to the original organizer. Events leave the page after they end and exhibitions after their closing date. Always recheck tickets, hours and changes before going.

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