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Friday, May 15th, 2026
Overcome Fest presents Overcome Fest IV – Night 1
with Bitter End, Eyez Wide Shut, One by One, Distrust, Quick to Judge, and more...
Time: 7:00PM
Admission: $30
Doors: 6:00PM
BITTER END
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Texas fucking hardcore
EYEZ WIDE SHUT
Bandcamp | Instagram
Brutal North Carolina Hardcore…Members of Invoke, Ends of Sanity, One by One, and Almost Heaven.
ONE BY ONE
Spotify | Instagram
“North Carolina Street Rock n Roll KEEP THE... Read More |
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Saturday, May 16th, 2026
[CANCELLED] Lil Fish
Time: 9:00PM
Admission: $15 adv / $18 day-of
Doors: 8:00PM
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Ticketholders have been contacted and refunds have been sent.
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
The Good Times presents [CANCELLED] The Pitbull Party: Official Bald E’s Ball
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $15 adv / $20 day-of ($10 early bird!) | 21+
Doors: 8:00PM
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled, but come through from 10 pm – 2 am for FREE for SUB ROSA, weekly electronic music series presented by Bassbunny Productions!
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Bassbunny Productions presents Sub Rosa
Time: 10:00PM
Admission: Free! | 18+
Doors: 10:00PM
Raleigh’s longest-standing weekly electronic music night is coming to Kings!! This historic Raleigh staple will feature a wide range of DJ’s and artists in the electronic music realm, and we’re kicking off with a bang. Bonus: it’s FREE, and there will be some... Read More |
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Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Kawaii Rave: Animazement Afterparty
Time: 9:00PM
Admission: $18 adv / $22 day-of ($15 early bird!) | 18+
Doors: 9:00PM
Kawaii Rave is an anime-inspired dance party and a full-on light-up, jump around rave experience made for adults. Expect to hear EDM, K-Pop, Hyperpop and familiar pop anthems. Costumes are encouraged and you might find yourself dressing up as any of... Read More |
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Banff – ‘Flood’ EP Release Show
with Charlie Paso / Max Gowan
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $12 adv / $15 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
Banff is releasing their debut EP, and we’re partying with some hometown heroes! Charlie Paso and Max Gowan round out the bill for a grand ol’ time. Let’s rip!
BANFF
Website | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | Instagram
“hello we are a band called banff. ... Read More |
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Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Blind Path Booking presents GASKET
with Private Hell, Survival Tactics, Circle Five
Time: 7:00PM
Admission: $12 adv / $15 day-of
Doors: 6:00PM
GASKET
Bandcamp | Instagram
“GASKET are opening the door for the next generation of kids looking to take metal and hardcore to new places.” – Dave Rath (Blue Grape Music)
PRIVATE HELL
Bandcamp | Instagram
“When Private Hell formed back in 2021, the band’s mission was to create... Read More |
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Bassbunny Productions presents [Late] Sub Rosa
Time: 10:00PM
Admission: Free! | 18+
Doors: 10:00PM
Raleigh’s longest-standing weekly electronic music night is coming to Kings!! This historic Raleigh staple will feature a wide range of DJ’s and artists in the electronic music realm, and we’re kicking off with a bang. Bonus: it’s FREE, and there will be some... Read More |
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
[Early] Teens in Trouble
with Pacing (solo), Fake Jr.
Time: 7:30PM
Admission: $12 adv / $15 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
Local babes Teens in Trouble are back at Kings, this time with the playful Katie McTigue of San Jose’s Pacing. Fake Jr. rounds out the bill for one beautiful night of indie rocking and rolling.
TEENS IN TROUBLE
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Friday, May 29th, 2026
andmoreagain presents Solya
with Tele Novella
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $22 adv / $26 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
This show is SOLD OUT, but you can sign up for the ticket waitlist (or re-sell your ticket) at the Tixel link below:
Tixel Ticket Waitlist / Re-sell Link
SOLYA
Website | Youtube | Bandcamp | Spotify | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | X
West Texas based multi-instrumentalist,... Read More |
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Saturday, May 30th, 2026
An evening with Aching Back Sunday
with Free hot dogs*
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $10
Doors: 7:00PM
Aching Back Sunday is back at Kings, Saturday, May 30th, and we’re going pop punk. Think emo night, but it’s a live-ass band. And guess what? Attendees get a free hot dog (*while supplies last), so come early. Also… if your name is Scott, prove it, and you... Read More |
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
Overcome Fest presents Combust
with Fools Game, Selfish Means, Abide
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $15 adv / $20 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
COMBUST
Bandcamp | Spotify | Instagram | Facebook
“NYHC”
FOOLS GAME
Bandcamp | Spotify | Instagram
“PAHC”
SELFISH MEANS
Spotify | Instagram
“910 HARDCORE PUNK 4 THE STREETS”
ABIDE
Bandcamp | Instagram
“NC Straight Edge”
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Friday, June 5th, 2026
Lots of Hands
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $15 adv / $18 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
LOTS OF HANDS
Youtube | Bandcamp | Spotify | Instagram | X
“into a pretty room — lots of hands’ debut on Fire Talk Records — exists in the tear-stained early mornings of adolescence, just as the sun makes its first appearance over the horizon and thoughts of the... Read More |
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Saturday, June 6th, 2026
THE ARENA presents THE ARENA: Cross Dress to Impress – A Gendrf*ck Party
with your hosts Kali Fuchis & Saga Wolf
Time: 10:00PM
Admission: $10-$15 | 18+
Doors: 10:00PM
The Arena Presents
CROSS DRESS TO IMPRESS | A gender f*ck pride party
Calling all sissies and CDs!!!!!
June 6th | 10pm to 2am | Kings Raleigh 14 W Martin St
DJs + Drag + Clothing Vendors
Pride and Cross dressing go hand and hand! Gender... Read More |
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Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Overcome Fest presents Balmora
with Holder, Azshara, Divine Right
Time: 7:00PM
Admission: $20
Doors: 6:00PM
BALMORA
Bandcamp | Instagram
“Formed in April of 2022, Balmora hails from Connecticut, but there’s a strong ’90s European metalcore and melodic black metal feel to what the quintet is doing, at least to my ears. The speedy twin-guitar parts and breaks especially conjure that... Read More |
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Friday, June 12th, 2026
GAG! Raleigh presents GAG, HONEY! with Kevin Aviance
with Femi The Femme, DJ Himbo, Chloe Cassidy, Pirata, Chante Cassidy
Time: 10:00PM
Admission: $25 adv / $30 day-of online | 18+
Doors: 9:00PM
“Oh, honey – we’re about to GAG with a legend…again! HAPPY PRIDE! Come in your best Beyonce inspired look – let’s go back and celebrate her massive discography including Act | & Il on the heels of the concluding Act III chapter.”
KEVIN AVIANCE
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Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Hosted by Franny Starlight Long Relief
with Cor de Lux, Chicken Ranch Road Show
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $15 adv / $20 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
Wowza! Long Relief is putting out their first full-length album, and we’re throwing a dang party about it! Hosted by none other than the illustrious Franny Starlight, we’ve got Cor de Lux and Chicken Ranch Road Show along for the ride for a bangin’ local bill.
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Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Bassbunny Productions presents Document One
with ND-Skyz, Back2Wax, Snarz
Time: 9:00PM
Admission: $27.50 | 18+
Doors: 9:00PM
Bassbunny is back at it, bringing you drum & bass duo Document One. Crazy, right? ND-Skyz comes thru from CLT to warm it up, along with a Back2Wax set, and it’s all kicked off by the lovely Snarz!!
DOCUMENT ONE
Spotify | Instagram
“Document One are a drum & bass duo... Read More |
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Friday, June 26th, 2026
PHILM presents [LATE] Seven Teller: Red Hat Amphitheater Afterparty
with Seven Teller
Time: 10:30PM
Admission: $10 adv / $15 day-of
Doors: 10:30PM
We’re partying after Goose hits the stage at Red Hat Amphitheater. Afters at Kings, just up the road. Seven Teller’s back for Round 2. Will Goose be here? Maybe! But there is a 100% of Seven Teller ripping it up. Don’t miss... Read More |
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Saturday, June 27th, 2026
AZUL
with Pynk Moscato, Crossfire, DJ Bre
Time: 7:00PM
Admission: $15 adv / $18 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
AZUL is throwing a party at Kings for Pride Weekend and you’re invited, along with the lovely Pynk Moscato, and Youth Rock NC’s 2026 Rock Roulette band Crossfire, and DJ Bre!
AZUL
Website | Bandcamp | Youtube | Instagram | Facebook
“AZUL is a solo project by Azul Zapata. Her sound... Read More |
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Sunday, June 28th, 2026
andmoreagain presents Everything Yes
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $20 adv / $25 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
EVERYTHING YES
Website | Youtube | Spotify | Instagram | Facebook
Everything Yes is a North Carolina based jazz-fusion group that grew out of the creative chemistry between friends who first connected in university. What started as late-night jams and throwing wild ideas... Read More |
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Friday, July 3rd, 2026
DG the Artist
with JEYVØ
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $20 adv / $25 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
Rubik’s Cube lovers… this one’s for you. In the cross-section of the two universes of alternative / hyper-pop and speedcubing, you can find DG the Artist and JEYVØ. And you can find DG the Artist and JEYVØ at Kings, Friday night of the World Cube Association’s North... Read More |
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
DUEL
with The Magpie, Evil Eye
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $15 adv / $20 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
It’s m-f-ing DUEL, coming through from Austin, Texas, with their legendary, trippy, doom metal. The Triangle’s own The Magpie and Evil Eye round out the lineup for one big ol’ night of stoner metal.
DUEL
Bandcamp | Spotify | Instagram | Facebook
“DUEL is a heavy 70’s tripped out,... Read More |
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Sunday, July 26th, 2026
Crank It Loud presents Puppeteers for Fears presents: Robopocalypse, The Musical!
with musical guest: Blunderbusst
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $20 adv / $25 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
The incredible rock ‘n roll puppet comedy group Puppeteers for Fears is back!! This time with a stunning performance of Robopocalypse, The Musical! We’ll let you take some guesses about what it’s all about… But seriously,... Read More |
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
Crank It Loud presents innlet – ‘The Willow Tree’ Tour
Time: 7:30PM
Admission: $16 adv / $18 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
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Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Crank It Loud presents Royale Lynn
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $15 adv / $18 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
Royale Lynn stops in Raleigh on ‘The Royale Pain in the A$$ Tour,” Saturday, August 15th, with hard rock & metal with a hint of country roots.
ROYALE LYNN
Website | Youtube | Spotify | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
“From small-town girl to now a part of the Epitaph Records... Read More |
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Sunday, August 16th, 2026
Rescheduled from 1/18/26 EMM
with Aphasia Chancellor, Koee of Kanekalon
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $25 adv / $30 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
Get ready to experience an unforgettable night with EMM at “THE DUMB TOUR!” From powerhouse vocals to electrifying performances, EMM is bringing her unique sound and energy to town. She will be performing the new album, BLACK DIAMOND + all your favorites from EMM’s catalog. Don’t... Read More |
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Monday, September 14th, 2026
andmoreagain presents Black Marble
with Public Circuit
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $20 adv / $25 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
BLACK MARBLE
Website | Bandcamp | Youtube | Instagram
“Black Marble (Chris Stewart) emerged from NYCs cold wave revival scene in the early twenty teens, and released his first full length A Different Arrangement in October of 2012. Signed by Sub Pop imprint Hardly Art after... Read More |
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Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Crank It Loud presents Pertinence
Time: 7:30PM
Admission: $15 adv / $18 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
PERTINENCE
Website | Youtube | Spotify | Instagram
“For Collin Stedman, better known as “Pertinence,”— it all began in a high school auditorium. What started as being an MC in high school formed the blueprint for where he is today. Though the young artist chose a career... Read More |
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
andmoreagain presents White Denim
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $30
Doors: 7:00PM
WHITE DENIM
Website | Youtube | Spotify | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
“I’ve always wanted to make work that’s a reflection of my life experience,” says singer-guitarist James Petralli, leader of venturous L.A.-based rockers White Denim. “The... Read More |
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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Hole Dweller
with Seregost, GAIVS
Time: 8:00PM
Admission: $18 adv / $20 day-of
Doors: 7:00PM
Hole Dweller returns to Kings again this fall for another epic night of ethereal dungeon synth from Athens, GA, joined by Seregost with some grim fantasy dungeon synth, and GAIVS (“guy-us”) with ambient dungeon synth with the flavor of ancient Rome.
HOLE DWELLER
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