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On October 5, 6 and 7, 2026, step behind the curtain at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium for Curtain Call From Beyond: Theatre Haunts & History. This 50-minute walking tour mixes backstage secrets, local ghost lore and theatre history, followed by a signature drink. Tours begin at 7, 7:30 and 8 PM; recommended for ages 12+. Get tickets.

The Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Salem, October 2nd - 11th, 2026, serves up rides, entertainment and fair food that makes sensible eating temporarily negotiable. Monday, October 5, is School Day, with special student and teacher admission offers, plus free admission when you bring three school supplies to donate. Pack your curiosity—and your appetite! Tickets and special-day details.

Trade the couch for a concert when Bleachers Forever hits Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7 PM, with special guest This Is Lorelei. Doors open at 5:30 PM, giving you time to settle in before the music takes over. Who says memorable nights have to wait until Friday? Get tickets.

Public Image Ltd, fronted by John Lydon, brings This Is Not The Last Tour to Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8 PM. Expect an evening of adventurous post-punk from a band with a long musical history. Doors open at 7 PM, with listed admission of $37–$42.20. Tickets and details.

Readers 55 and older get free admission to the Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Salem on Tuesday, October 6, 2026! Senior Day shares the calendar with $3 Tuesday, featuring $3 admission for other visitors, $3 rides and selected $3 food specials. Bring a friend and make a day of it—your wallet deserves an outing, too. Admission and discount details.

Fred Armisen brings Comedy for Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome to the Carolina Theatre in Durham on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7 PM. The comedian and musician known for Saturday Night Live and Portlandia offers a night out for music lovers and anyone who simply needs a good laugh. Doors open at 6 PM. Get tickets.

Your Wednesday plans could use a little funk. Lettuce’s “Cook Tour” rolls into Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8 PM, with doors opening at 7 PM. Bring your groove and let the band handle the rest. Listed tickets are $46.75 in advance or $52.25 day of show. Get tickets.

🎵 Where Music Lovers Meet the Music Makers
Confluence returns to Charlotte October 7–10, 2026, bringing artists and music professionals together for ideas, connections and performances. The conference runs October 7–9, opening with Wednesday sessions and an evening kickoff party; the Music Fest follows October 8–10. Whether you make music or follow it faithfully, this gathering gives you plenty to tune into. Get passes and explore the schedule.

Turn pantry staples into a fairground adventure at the Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Salem on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Donate five nonperishable food items for free admission. Special Education Day also offers free entry for people with special needs and their aides, with quieter, sensory-friendly conditions from 11 AM–2 PM. A little generosity goes a long way! Admission and special-day details.

Make room for music, dance, delicious Indian food and fireworks at Hum Sub Diwali, Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. This daylong cultural celebration runs 9 AM–9:30 PM, with shopping and entertainment for the family. Admission is free—no ticket needed! Parking options include paid venue lots and designated free lots. Festival and parking details.

MumFest blooms in downtown New Bern and along its riverfront October 10–11, 2026, with live entertainment, shopping, food trucks, children’s activities and cheerful mum displays. Hours are Saturday, 10 AM–6:30 PM, and Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM. Admission is free, with separate charges for purchases and some activities. Consider this your invitation to a fall getaway! Festival details—no admission ticket required.

The N.C. State Fair returns to Raleigh October 15–25, 2026, and it’s time to start planning your annual fairground adventure. From agricultural traditions to entertainment and the all-important food stops, this North Carolina favorite gives families plenty to look forward to. Gather your crew, pick your day and leave room for something delicious. Get tickets.