Lucky you. You just found RALtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Raleigh each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
Seasonal
St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Saturday, March 14 | 10 a.m. | Downtown Raleigh | Free | Celebrate with plenty of green at this non-motorized parade.
Apex Holi 2026 | Saturday, March 14 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Salem Middle School, Apex | This holiday is all about celebrating the arrival of spring + color — enjoy plenty of Holi powder, local food trucks, and live music.
Art in Bloom | Wednesday, March 18-Sunday, March 22 | Times vary | North Carolina Museum of Art | $25+ | This can’t-miss annual event pairs NCMA’s stunning artworks with creative floral arrangements.
Raleigh signature events
The Anniversary Tour: 13 Years of Raleigh Brewing | Saturday, March 7 | 2-10 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company | Free | This local fave is celebrating 13 years like a rock concert. Expect karaoke, air guitar battles, and plenty of beer.
NC Courage home opener | Saturday, March 14 | 7 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park | $27+ | Watch as the Courage kicks off its season against Racing Louisville FC.
Heated Rivalry Drag Brunch | Sunday, March 15 | 1 p.m. | Raleigh Improv, Cary | $25+ | Still not over Shane and Ilya? Local drag performers will reenact show scenes, dance to iconic songs, and more to pay tribute to this iconic show.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown | Friday, March 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $60+ | Wrestling’s best is coming to Raleigh — don’t miss it.
The State of Raleigh Address | Thursday, March 26 | 8:30-9:30 p.m. | Neptunes | $25 | This event is part of Raleigh Comedy Festival and will have city officials roasting the 919 like you’ve never seen before.
Raleigh Roasts 2026 | Saturday, March 28 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum | $15 | Not to be confused with The State of Raleigh Address, try coffees from across the city at this unique event.
Live music
Conan Gray: Wishbone World Tour | Wednesday, March 4 | 8 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $90+ | Dance along to “Heather” and “Vodka Cranberry” at this indie pop show.
The Wonder Years | 6 p.m. | Friday, March 6 | The Ritz | $25 | You know songs like “Came Out Swinging” and “Passing Through A Screen Door” — see this band live.
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 – NC Symphony | Friday, March 6-Saturday, March 7 | Times vary | Meymandi Concert Hall | $40 | Listen to this timeless composer’s work live.
Performing arts
Carolina Ballet Presents “Snow White” | Thursday, March 12-Sunday, March 29 | Times vary | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | $50+ | You’ll love seeing this classic fairy tale performed live.
Jimmy O. Yang: Big & Tall Tour | Friday, March 13 | 8 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | $50+ | Laugh along with this comedian known for “Love Hard” and “Silicon Valley.”
Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour | Sunday, March 15 | 7 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $55+ | You’ve seen his viral stand-up comedy clips online — now see him live.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.