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!
LOCATION
400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
TIME
Early Acorn Drop 7:00 PM
Late Acorn Drop & Fireworks Show 12:00 AM
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PERFORMANCES & ACTIVITIES
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
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
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
HOUSE OF REBELLION
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
HIGH TIDE SALON
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
SILENT DISCO
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
AMUSEMENT RIDES
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.
Children’s Celebration
107 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
2:00 - 6:00 PM
Performances
DJ Rickey Smith - 2:00 PM
Dawn Rushing - 3:00 PM
Byron Jennings - 4:00 PM
Dari Satterwhite - 5:00 PM
Cuqui Gorman - 6:00 PM
Activities
ALL ART Stations Are Open 2:00 - 6:00 PM or while supplies last. A ticket to WRAL First Night Is Required to participate. No Strollers are allowed in the Children’s Celebration area.
ART ACTIVITIES this year includes:
Glow Bracelets, Glow Kandi Star Keychains, Glow Buttons, Glow Tattoos, Fairy Hair, New Years Crowns, Neon origami, Glow Slime & New Year’s Wish Wall!
PEOPLE’s Procession & Parade
Intersection of Fayetteville & Morgan St
6:00 PM
JOIN Paperhand Puppet Intervention, NCSU Pipes & Drums And Helping Hands Mission Band In A Favorite First Night Tradition
VOLUNTEERS
Interested in volunteering at First Night Raleigh? Fill out the form below!
Volunteers will be assisting participants in New Year's Eve art experinces for the afternoon and early evening on New Year's Eve. Volunteers must be 14 years old, in high school and independently responsible for themselves.
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Artsplosure wishes to acknowledge the support of the Wake County Nonprofit Arts Relief Fund created by United Arts and Wake County.
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