These 8 artists are performing in Raleigh in 2026. Here’s how much tickets cost
Last year’s live music scene in Raleigh drew major national stars, with hip-hop icons J. Cole, Lil Wayne and 21 Savage headlining the final Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park, delivering two days of high-profile performances from one of the country’s most anticipated lineups.
Meanwhile, downtown’s Hopscotch Music Festival celebrated its 15th anniversary with acclaimed acts like My Morning Jacket and Earl Sweatshirt.
So who will be up next? More announcements are on the way, but there’s a solid list of performers making their way to the Triangle in 2026.
Here’s a look at who’s coming to town, plus how much tickets cost.
Kid Cudi
Rapper and genre-blending artist Kid Cudi will hit the road for his Rebel Ragers Tour this year, bringing his sound to venues including Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh on Tuesday, May 12, with full-tour support from M.I.A. and Big Boi and select performances featuring A-Trak, Me N Ü and Dot Da Genius.
General admission tickets on the lawn start at $42.99, with pit tickets on sale for more than $1,400 each, according to Ticketmaster.
Pitbull & Lil Jon
Latin-pop icon Pitbull and hip-hop producer/performer Lil Jon join forces on the I’m Back Tour, featuring T-Pain as a special guest and known for party hits. Fans can expect high-energy performances blending reggaeton, rap and club anthems. The pair will perform at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh on Tuesday, May 19.
The cheapest tickets for the show start at $78.70, with seats near the stage going for around $300, per Ticketmaster.
Meghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor, the Grammy-winning pop singer best known for her breakout hit “All About That Bass,” will bring The Get In Girl Tour to Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh on Saturday, June 27, supporting her upcoming seventh studio album Toy With Me, due Friday, April 24. The North American tour, which runs June 12-Aug. 15, will feature special guests Swedish pop duo Icona Pop and Trainor’s brother Ryan Trainor on select dates.
The cheapest tickets for the show start at $40, with seats near the stage going for around $55, according to Ticketmaster.
Paul Simon
Folk-rock legend Paul Simon will perform at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh on July 11, as part of his A Quiet Celebration Tour. The North American leg features music from his 2023 album “Seven Psalms.”
Presale was underway as of Feb. 5, and ticket prices haven’t been announced.
Guns N’ Roses
Legendary Los Angeles hard-rock band Guns N’ Roses will bring their 2026 world tour to Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh on July 23. The tour, which spans more than 60 dates internationally, will feature special support from rap icons Public Enemy and Ice Cube on select North American dates.
Tickets start at $67.20, according to Ticketmaster.
Noah Kahan
Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will bring The Great Divide Tour to Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh on Saturday, July 25, supporting his upcoming fourth studio album, “The Great Divide,” due April 24. He will be joined by special guest Gigi Perez.
Presale was underway as of Feb. 5, and ticket prices haven’t been announced.
Tim McGraw
Country superstar Tim McGraw, a Louisiana native with a career spanning more than three decades, will also stop in Raleigh during his tour, featuring hits from his 2023 album “Standing Room Only” and other classics. The tour stops at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh on Friday, Aug. 7, with select appearances from The Chicks, Lady A, 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne.
Presale was underway as of Feb. 5, and ticket prices haven’t been announced.
Staind
Rock band Staind will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album “Break the Cycle” with a North American tour that stops at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh on Friday, Sept. 11. The tour include Seether with appearances by Hoobastank and Hinder on select dates.
Presale was underway as of Feb. 5, and ticket prices haven’t been announced.
This story was originally published February 5, 2026 at 11:56 AM with the headline "These 8 artists are performing in Raleigh in 2026. Here’s how much tickets cost."
