Performing arts and film
Outdoor concerts, live dance performances, a jazz series, lectures, and films are just some of the exciting events the NCMA offers throughout the year.
This spring, the NCMA is excitedly preparing for facility improvements—including in the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park. As a result we won’t be hosting outdoor concerts or films on campus in 2025 or 2026. Instead, stay tuned for a variety of music, dance, and theater experiences inspired by the People’s Collection hosted in our galleries and Park, as well as an outdoor movie series in downtown Raleigh.
Outdoor Concerts
Since 1997 the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park has welcomed America’s finest singer-songwriters and critically acclaimed musical ensembles from around the world.
Jazz at the NCMA
This live concert series showcases the art form of jazz, often considered “America’s classical music.” It honors and celebrates the transcendent power of one of the US’s greatest exports to the world.
Film
The NCMA’s programming consists of classic and contemporary short and feature-length films across genres, countries, and languages.
In Motion. In Time. She Who Stands presented by Broughton High School Dance Department
January 24, 2026
11:00 AM
In Motion. In Time. She Who Stands presented by Broughton High School Dance Department
January 24, 2026
1:00 PM
Sights and Sounds on Sundays Concert Series: The Ulysses Quartet
January 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sights and Sounds on Sundays Concert Series: Julian Rhee and Shai Wosner
February 08, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sights and Sounds on Sundays Concert Series: Julian Rhee and Shai Wosner
February 08, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Notes on View: The Gregg Gelb Jazz Group
February 14, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Notes on View: The Gregg Gelb Jazz Group
February 14, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Valentine’s Day at the NCMA: Cleveland Celtic Ensemble
February 14, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Sights and Sounds on Sundays Concert Series: Cleveland Celtic Ensemble
February 15, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Music Lecture: Darius Milhaud’s Provençal Esther
February 20, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Emerald Strings with Gregory Harrington
March 06, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Art of Harmony: Pairing Music and Art Across Centuries
March 08, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
NCMA Sacred Song Series: Persian Nowruz (New Year) Celebration
March 28, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Sights and Sounds on Sundays Series: Gabriel Martins’ Quartet
April 26, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sights and Sounds on Sundays Series: Gabriel Martins’ Quartet
April 26, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
NCMA Sacred Song Series: Nefesh Mountain’s Storytellers
May 03, 2026
4:00 PM
Notes on View: Thomas Hinds (return performance)
May 16, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Notes on View: Thomas Hinds (return performance)
May 16, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Notes on View: Thomas Hinds (return performance)
May 16, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Notes on View: Thomas Hinds (return performance)
May 16, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Notes on View: Soundwave Supply Co.
June 27, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM