Greensboro Events Schedule 2026
Greensboro offers a diverse array of events throughout the year, attracting both entertainment enthusiasts and sports fans alike. In the upcoming months, visitors can enjoy high-energy hockey preseason matchups, such as the Carolina Hurricanes facing off against the Nashville Predators on september 24, 2026, at the First Horizon Coliseum. Sports fans can also look forward to the North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball preseason game against USC Trojans on october 9, 2026, held at the same venue. For concert-goers, the Zac Brown Band will perform on October 10, 2026, promising a memorable night of country music.
The city is renowned for its vibrant theater scene, with blockbuster productions like "Wicked" taking center stage at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts from november through early december 2026. This musical features a star-studded cast and runs multiple performances, including evening and matinee shows, making it a must-see for theater lovers. Additionally, the iconic "The Lion King" is scheduled for late may 2027, with performances spanning several days, offering a spectacular experience for audiences of all ages.
Comedy fans can catch performances by Crystal Marie Denha at the Comedy Zone in December 2026, and Marcus Wiley in march 2027, ensuring plenty of laughs. For family-friendly entertainment, Disney On Ice's "Spotlight Magic!" will enchant audiences from December 3 to December 6, 2026, at the First Horizon Coliseum, with multiple shows scheduled across the weekend.
Music enthusiasts will also enjoy the WWE NXT Live event on September 26, 2026, at the Novant Health Fieldhouse, or the soulful sounds of Sierra Ferrell at the Steven Tanger Center on September 9, 2026. Not to be missed are special performances by artists like Questlove at Triad Stage and seasoned performers such as Mamma Mia!, which will run at the Tanger Center from March 2–7, 2027, featuring all the beloved hits.
Throughout the year, Greensboro’s top venues, including the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, First Horizon Coliseum, and Triad Stage, host a variety of thrilling events from sports and comedy to musicals and concerts, ensuring there's always something exciting happening for everyone in this vibrant city.
