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WRAL First Night Raleigh
The City’s Go-To Destination on New Year’s Eve
WRAL First Night Raleigh IS A Popular Tradition For Thousands Of NC Residents
Festivities begin with the early afternoon City Plaza outdoor musical performances and the Children’s Celebration at 2pm. Performances and activities will continue throughout the evening across multiple indoor venues throughout Downtown Raleigh. The night is capped off with music on the outdoor Main Stage, the famous Raleigh Acorn Drop, and a spectacular fireworks show.
Get your WRAL First Night Tickets Below!
WHat Harris Teeter Locations Carry Tickets?
500 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27605
9600 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
3201 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
13210 Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC 27613
120 St Albans Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
4221 Corners Parkway, Raleigh, NC 27617
WHat does my ticket to WRAL first night include?
Your ticket to WRAL First Night Raleigh includes access to the ferris wheel & amusement rides, Silent Disco, all indoor activities, musical performances & comedy sets, the Children’s Celebration including crafts & activities, and the People’s Procession & Parade. You do not need to purchase a ticket to watch the Acorn Drop & Fireworks show.
ACORN DROP & FIREWORKS
Catch the Acorn Drop & Fireworks visible from Fayetteville Street & City Plaza in Downtown Raleigh - there will be an early Acorn Drop at 7:00 PM as well as the iconic Midnight Acorn Drop & Fireworks show!
400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Early Acorn Drop & Fireworks Show 7:00 PM
Late Acorn Drop & Fireworks Show 12:00 AM
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wral First Night Raleigh Event Map
MAIN STAGE - 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Hosted by Nick Neptune, Jessie Williams & Mayor Janet Cowell
JULIA. 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Early Acorn Drop 7:00 PM
African American Dance Ensemble 7:15 - 7:50 PM
Magic Al 8:00 - 8:20 PM
Raleigh Rockers 8:25 - 9:15 PM
AZUL 9:45 - 10:30 PM
Magic Al 10:30 - 11:00 PM
Jason Scott & The High Heat 11:00 - 12:00 AM
Midnight Fireworks Show & Acorn Drop 12:00 AM
TRANSFER CO BALLROOM
500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Comedy Worx Improv 7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 PM
Comedy Worx Standup Sets 10:00 PM
Standup comics include Nik Narain, Michael Pratt, Kristen Cushman & Jalen Montanez
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
125 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Mason Via 7:00 & 9:00 PM
Dom Flemons 8:00 & 10:00 PM
206 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Katzin 7:30 - 8:00 PM
Lavae Hylton 8:15 - 8:45 PM
Rebecca Kleinmann 9:00 - 9:40 PM
Jack The Songman 9:55 - 10:35 PM
SELF CARE MARKETPLACE
12 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Kylah Leshon 7:45 - 8:30 PM
Pynk Mo$cato 8:45 - 9:30 PM
DL Zene 9:45 - 10:45 PM
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
99 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble 7:00 & 9:00 PM
Gregg Gelb Quintet featuring Kathy Montgomery Gelb and Rayah Thomas 8:00 PM
Community Jam 10:00 PM
309 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Ayrun Vena 8:00 - 8:45 PM
Shekwoaga 9:00 - 9:45 PM
The Deacon Board 10:00 - 11:00 PM
107 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
7:30 - 11:00 PM
Don your headphones and dance the night away at the Silent disco! Attendees can tune into three different dj sets featuring DJ Ricky, DJ Mikey Sharks & DJ Señor Bennett
Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
2:00 - 11:00 PM
Ride the FerriS Wheel & The Inferno! Tickets to WRAL first night raleigh are required for all amusement rides.
