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Spread the holiday cheer and joy with our listing of upcoming holiday events and performances from our Raleigh Arts Partners - this is the Black Friday Special you don't want to miss out on! Raleigh Arts Partners are non-profit organizations funded by the City of Raleigh based on recommendations from the Raleigh Arts Commission. READ MORE.
 Carolina Ballet's The Nutcracker
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THE CAROLINA BALLET
THE NUTCRACKER
December 18- 29
Featuring a live symphony orchestra, Carolina Ballet’s The Nutcracker fills this holiday season with magical illusions! Come and enjoy the wonderful sets and costumes, and experience the Land of Sweets. TICKETS.
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 Raleigh Ringers
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NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY
HOLIDAY POPS
December 13- 14
This annual tradition is getting bigger and better and will feature all your festive musical favorites, plus the North Carolina Symphony Children’s Chorus, carolers, falling snow, a sing-along, and a few surprises to make your holiday bright! TICKETS.
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THE PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION
HOLIDAY CONCERT
December 19
Join the Philharmonic Association for its annual holiday concert, featuring the youth musicians from their most advanced orchestra group the Triangle Youth Philharmonic and special guests from around the Triangle. Lift your spirits with the most enthusiast holiday concert in the Triangle! TICKETS.
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THE RALEIGH RINGERS
HOLIDAY CONCERTS
December 21-22
Ring in the holidays with The Raleigh Ringers live in concert as they dazzle concert audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular, and popular music, including famous rock ‘n’ roll tunes arranged just for hand bells. TICKETS.
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ARTSPLOSURE
FIRST NIGHT RALEIGH
December 31
The city’s New Year’s celebration is a popular tradition offering entertainment for all ages in a safe, alcohol-free setting. Downtown Raleigh comes alive with arts events and performances in 30+ locations. The night is capped off with the famous “Raleigh Acorn” drop and a spectacular fireworks show. TICKETS.
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 Theatre in the Park's, A Christmas Carol
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NORTH RALEIGH ARTS & CREATIVE THEATRE
FRUITCAKES
December 6- 22
This comedy about a town with inhabitants who seem nuttier than fruitcakes is sure to delight audiences with its holiday warmth and Christmas cheer. A story of alienation, understanding and reconciliation, this play promises a touching evening of holiday delight. TICKETS.
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RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE
CINDERELLA
December 6- 22
This musical comedy is a holiday sugarplum for the whole family. Just the right mixture of comedy and romance to add the sparkle of magic to your holiday season. A visually stunning musical combining elegant costumes and scenery with song, dance, conniving step-relatives and resourceful fairy-folk. TICKETS.
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THEATRE IN THE PARK
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 11- 15
For over 40 years, audiences have caught the Christmas Spirit with Ira David Wood III’s beloved musical comedy adaptation of A Christmas Carol. The show has been performed annually since 1974 and has been named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast." TICKETS.
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THE JUSTICE THEATER PROJECT
BLACK NATIVITY
December 15- 17
Langston Hughes' Black Nativity is a recasting of the Christmas story in African-American song, dance and culture. It is an audacious, theatrical mix of poetry, scripture, gospel choir music, original songs, mime and liturgical dance. Every year has new soloists, new arrangements, and new songs. TICKETS.
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ARTSPACE
HOLIDAY MARKET
December 14
Bringing together dozens of artists from both Artspace and the local community, this Holiday Market is a great day for art! It is a wonderful opportunity to buy last minute gifts for the holidays. READ MORE.
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 North Carolina Master Chorale
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NC MASTER CHORALE
JOY OF THE SEASON
December 17
The Chorale’s annual holiday favorite returns again this December. Join the 170 voices of the Symphonic Choir to ring in the season. From familiar carols by Rutter and Willcocks to contemporary settings of your favorite Elvis and Sinatra tunes, the whole family will love Joy of the Season. TICKETS.
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RALEIGH BOYCHOIR
CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS
December 20
Join the Raleigh Boychoir for its 52nd anniversary Carols of Christmas! The choristers will share the fruits of their labor by singing a variety of yuletide favorites guaranteed to brighten your holiday spirit. TICKETS.
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Raleigh Arts is the force behind our City's public art program, organizes community art projects, exhibitions, provides grants to arts organization and manages the Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers. Raleigh Arts has two resident advisory groups: the Arts Commission, and the Public Art and Design Board. Raleigh Arts also leads implementation of the Raleigh Arts Plan, which envisions art everywhere! #arteverywhere #raleigharts |
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