North Carolina events › By month › January 2027
North Carolina events in January 2027, week by week: festivals, holiday lights, concerts, sports and arts, with the town, region and price as each organizer lists them. The list updates itself from our checked events dataset.
47 events on our North Carolina calendar run during January 2027.
This list is rebuilt from our North Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 21, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
47Events
2Free To Enter
19Towns
9Run All January
Don’t Miss in January
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma Mia! (Broadway at DPAC) | Dec 29-Jan 3, 2027 (Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list) | Durham · Triangle | Tickets start at $50 plus tax (DPAC list) |
| Death Becomes Her (Steven Tanger Center) | Jan 5-10 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| The Gala 2027 Women's Gymnastics Competition | Jan 8-10 (Doors 7:00 AM daily) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | Tickets only at the door, cash only: adult $25 (weekend $40); more prices on the event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Shrek Night vs Athens | Sat, Jan 9 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Weekend (Class of 2027: Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips) | Jan 21-22 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| 29th Annual Blowing Rock WinterFest | Jan 28-31 (Schedule at blowingrockwinterfest.com; not published on page read) | Blowing Rock · High Country | See event page |
Running All January
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Scavenger Hunt (Fort Macon State Park) | Oct 24-Feb 15, 2027: 10:00 AM (state parks list); detail page shows 10-11 AM | Atlantic Beach · Coast | See event page |
| Fort Macon free daily guided tour | Oct 24-Apr 14, 2027 (Daily 1:00 PM, about 45 minutes, mid-Oct to mid-April) | Atlantic Beach · Coast | Free |
| Museum of the Cherokee People | Oct 24-Mar 31, 2027: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily (last ticket 4:00 PM) | Cherokee · Smoky Mountains | Adults $15; children 6-12 $8; children 5 and under free |
| NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores | Oct 24-Mar 31, 2027 (Daily 9 AM-5 PM) | Pine Knoll Shores · Coast | See event page |
| NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island | Oct 24-Mar 31, 2027 | Manteo · Coast | See event page |
| NC Museum of Natural Sciences (downtown Raleigh) | Oct 24-Mar 31, 2027 | Raleigh · Triangle | Free general admission |
| WNC Nature Center | Oct 24-Mar 31, 2027 (not published) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | Adults $16.95 plus tax ($11.95 City of Asheville residents); seniors 65+ $15.95 ($10.95); more prices on the event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL) home games at Crown Coliseum | Oct 29-Mar 27, 2027 | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| UNCW Seahawks men's basketball home games (Trask Coliseum) | Nov 2-Mar 2, 2027 | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
Week of Jan 1-3, 2027
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers home games (Bank of America Stadium) | Oct 25-Jan 3, 2027 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore | Nov 3-Jan 9, 2027 (not published) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| The Polar Express Train Ride (Great Smoky Mountains Railroad) Our guide | Nov 5-Jan 3, 2027: not published (choose date/time at booking) | Bryson City · Smoky Mountains | Coach Class from $50.85 adult (13+), $33.52 child (2-12), $0.00 infant; more prices on the event page |
| Tanglewood Festival of Lights Our guide | Nov 13-Jan 1, 2027 (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM daily) | Clemmons · Triad | Per family vehicle (cars, vans, trucks): Mon-Thu $20 cash / $23 card; more prices on the event page |
| Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum | Nov 13-Jan 3, 2027 (Gates open 6:00 PM, last entry 9:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| National Gingerbread House Display at The Omni Grove Park Inn Our guide | Nov 17-Jan 3, 2027 | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights | Nov 18-Jan 3, 2027 | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Speedway Christmas (drive-thru light show) | Nov 20-Jan 3, 2027 (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, rain or shine) | Concord · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (11th year) Our guide | Nov 21-Jan 10, 2027 | Cary · Triangle | See event page |
| Carowinds WinterFest | Nov 27-Jan 3, 2027: not published (page says check the Carowinds app for show times) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Sandhills Garden of Lights | Nov 27-Jan 9, 2027 (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Wednesdays through Sundays) | Pinehurst · Sandhills | See event page |
| Mamma Mia! (Broadway at DPAC) | Dec 29-Jan 3, 2027 (Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list) | Durham · Triangle | Tickets start at $50 plus tax (DPAC list) |
| Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators (New Year's weekend home game) | Sat, Jan 2 (Puck drop time not published in the team's schedule release) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
Week of Jan 4-10, 2027
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death Becomes Her (Steven Tanger Center) | Jan 5-10 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| UNC men's basketball vs NC State | Tue, Jan 5 (Tue 9:00 PM, TV ESPN2) | Chapel Hill · Triangle | See event page |
| ECU Pirates men's basketball American Conference home games (Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum) | Jan 7-Mar 2 | Greenville · Eastern Plain & Inner Banks | See event page |
| The Gala 2027 Women's Gymnastics Competition | Jan 8-10 (Doors 7:00 AM daily) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | Tickets only at the door, cash only: adult $25 (weekend $40); more prices on the event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Shrek Night vs Athens | Sat, Jan 9 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
Week of Jan 11-17, 2027
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes home games at Lenovo Center, Jan 2027 (Flyers Jan 15, Golden Knights Jan 17, Ducks Jan 23, Islanders Jan 28, Kings Jan 30) | Jan 15-30 (Puck-drop times not published on this page on the arena list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Sons of Cream | Fri, Jan 15 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Monster Jam (35th anniversary) | Jan 16-17 (Sat Jan 16 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM; Sun Jan 17 12:00 PM) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| UNC men's basketball vs Virginia | Sat, Jan 16 (Sat 2:15 PM) | Chapel Hill · Triangle | See event page |
Week of Jan 18-24, 2027
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Dunham at Steven Tanger Center | Thu, Jan 21 (Time not published on this page on the list) | Greensboro · Triad | See event page |
| Marc Maron: Yammering Into The Void Tour | Thu, Jan 21 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Weekend (Class of 2027: Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips) | Jan 21-22 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Restaurant Week (Queen's Feast), winter edition | Jan 22-31 (Restaurant hours vary by participant) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| The Red Clay Strays at Lenovo Center | Fri, Jan 22 (Time not published on this page on the arena list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Star Wars Night vs Quad City | Sat, Jan 23 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| NC State vs Wake Forest at Lenovo Center | Sat, Jan 23 (12:00 PM; doors 11:00 AM) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Shen Yun | Jan 23-24 (Showtimes not published on this page on the list) | Raleigh · Triangle | See event page |
| Pirates of Penzance (NYGASP) (Thalian Hall) | Sun, Jan 24 (3:00 PM) | Wilmington · Coast | See event page |
Week of Jan 25-31, 2027
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Annual Blowing Rock WinterFest | Jan 28-31 (Schedule at blowingrockwinterfest.com; not published on page read) | Blowing Rock · High Country | See event page |
| TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour 2027 with Jeremy Camp, Seph Schlueter and Katy Nichole (Crown Coliseum) | Thu, Jan 28 (Show time not published) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Andrea Bocelli: Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour | Fri, Jan 29 (8:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert | Jan 29-30 (Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list) | Durham · Triangle | See event page |
| Braxton Keith with Wild Bill and The Bruisers | Sat, Jan 30 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Carmina Burana with Immersive Projection Art | Sat, Jan 30 (Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers | Sun, Jan 31 (7:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
January by Region
- Smoky Mountains events 2 in January
- Asheville & Foothills events 9 in January
- High Country events 1 in January
- Charlotte Region events 7 in January
- Triad events 5 in January
- Triangle events 11 in January
- Sandhills events 5 in January
- Eastern Plain & Inner Banks events 1 in January
- Coast events 6 in January
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest North Carolina events in January 2027?
The “Don’t Miss” list at the top picks one-off events from the regions, starting with those that have our own full guide. The week-by-week lists below show every checked event.
Are the dates and prices confirmed?
Every row was read on the organizer’s own page on the checked date shown in our events dataset. Where an organizer publishes no price we say “See event page”. Plans change, so confirm before you go.
Why do some events run all January?
Light shows, exhibits and markets run for weeks or months. They are listed once under “Running All January” with a note to check the night you want, because some open only on certain days.
Is my town missing?
Small-town calendars are often posted only on social media, which we do not use as a source. Send us the organizer’s page and we will check it.
Keep Planning
- All North Carolina events by region
- North Carolina events this weekend
- North Carolina events by month
- Regions: Smoky Mountains, Asheville and Foothills, High Country, Charlotte Region, Triad, Triangle, Sandhills, Eastern Plain and Inner Banks, Coast
- Drive times to North Carolina attractions and the State Parks Passport
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price were read.
- North Carolina events open dataset (CSV and JSON, with a checked date on every row).
How we check: editorial standards, verification log, corrections.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “North Carolina Events in January 2027”, itsnorthcarolina.com/north-carolina-events-in-january/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.