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Memorial Auditorium
Lord of The Rings & The Hobbit: The Concert 2025
May 27, 2025 | Tuesday
3:30 PM
Lord of The Rings & The Hobbit: The Concert 2025

The hobbits are coming! Experience the best music from "The Lord of the Rings", "The Hobbit" and "The War of the Rohirrim" for the first time - presented by a star guest from the films! Enjoy the unique musical world of J.R.R. Tolkien in a magnificent concert featuring the voice of legendary Saruman actor Sir Christopher Lee and the Orchestra and Choir of the Shire: From the menacing sounds of Mordor and the shrill attack of the Black Riders to the beautiful, lyrical melodies of the Elves. Brand new: The music from "The War of the Rohirrimi", the new LOTR film and prequel to "The Two Towers"! A star guest from the films presents the best music from "The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & War of the Rohirrim - The Concert." Get your tickets now while they are available! 

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Memorial Auditorium
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others - A Celebration of Film Music 2024 artwork
May 27, 2025 | Tuesday
May 27 - 7:30 PM
October 29 - 4:00 PM
October 29 - 8:00 PM
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others - A Celebration of Film Music 2024 artwork

Experience “The Music of Hans Zimmer and others – A Celebration of Film Music”! The best film music from Dune, James Bond, The Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, and many other top productions – in a breathtaking concert event with The Hollywood Film Orchestra, choir, star soloists, and selected film sequences – as well as illumination and laser projection. Dive into the musical cosmos of Hans Zimmer! 
 

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Meymandi Concert Hall
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May 31, 2025 | Saturday
May 31 - 1:00 PM
May 31 - 4:00 PM
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North Carolina Symphony
Raleigh Dance Theatre

Have you ever seen an elephant dance ballet? Or encountered giant sea creatures in a submarine? Look no further! Your North Carolina Symphony and guest artists bring the animal kingdom to life for Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals

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Jun 5

Samara Joy

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Samara Joy concert poster: Samara Joy poses elegantly in a flowing multicolored outfit against a golden background. Text announces her concert on June 5 at Meymandi Concert Hall, at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
June 5, 2025 | Thursday
7:30 PM
Samara Joy concert poster: Samara Joy poses elegantly in a flowing multicolored outfit against a golden background. Text announces her concert on June 5 at Meymandi Concert Hall, at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.

Presented by WNCU, Grammy Award winning jazz singer Samara Joy is heading to a stage near you! Hear hits from “Portrait” when she makes a stop in Raleigh. 

A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and her father, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon, has produced, composed and arranged his own astounding original work—she didn’t delve into the jazz tradition until college at SUNY Purchase. During her studies there she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, which introduced her to the larger jazz scene as a rising star to watch. She was heard, by audiences and critics alike, as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress of the sound, technique and charisma that defined her jazz heroines—including Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae. Joy released her self-titled debut on the Whirlwind label in 2021, followed a year later by Linger Awhile, her breakout Verve debut, of which DownBeat said, “With this beautiful recording, a silky-voiced star is born.” The album earned her a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album in addition to a headline-making win for Best New Artist. A deluxe edition of the album was released, as well as the EPA Joyful Holiday. Her new Verve album, Portrait, which Joy co-produced with the veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch, showcases the intimate, soulful chemistry she’s developed with her touring band. Portrait also spotlights her burgeoning gifts as a lyricist, in ingenious arrangements that meld her thoughtful words with music by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and her late mentor Barry Harris.

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Fletcher Opera Theater
Graphic with photograph of a single performer in front of a microphone
June 7, 2025 | Saturday
2:30 PM
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Come celebrate North Carolina’s rich artistic heritage with a daytime event honoring the latest recipients of the North Carolina Heritage Award, the state's highest honor for folk arts. This biennial awards show draws a large and enthusiastic crowd to recognize and honor distinguished award recipients, who range from acclaimed musicians to folks who quietly practice their art in family and community settings. Five honorees will share the inspiring stories of their lifelong dedication to craft through live on-stage interviews, documentary film presentations, musical performances, and a display of artwork. Full of music, art, and community, this uplifting afternoon will leave you feeling proud to call North Carolina home.

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Jun 15

Shaan

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Promotional poster for Shaan's "Infinity Tour" concert on June 15, 2025, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, featuring a special Father's Day show. Shaan is pictured in the center wearing a sparkling black outfit, holding a microphone with both arms extended.
June 15, 2025 | Sunday
6:30 PM
Promotional poster for Shaan's "Infinity Tour" concert on June 15, 2025, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, featuring a special Father's Day show. Shaan is pictured in the center wearing a sparkling black outfit, holding a microphone with both arms extended.

Shaan, is an Indian playback singer, composer, actor and television host. He sings  primarily in Hindi, Bengali, Kannada and Telugu language. Known as the "Golden Voice of India", Shaan is considered among the greatest playback singers of India. He is also noted for his songs in the romantic genre, mainly during the 2000s. Shaan is a recipient of two Filmfare Awards and three International Indian Film Academy Awards.

Show is promoted by Arvind Mahajan and his companies Safesplash swim school, AKM investments, Sharkeys cuts for kids to Raise awareness on water safety from drowning.

 

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