Raleigh’s Historic Rialto Movie Theatre & Concerts Lineup
Welcoming Back Rialto - The Oldest Theatre
Exciting news for music lovers!
The famous Rialto Movie Theatre located at 1620 Glenwood Ave in Raleigh is coming back to life with a lineup of concerts starting this November. After 20 years, the theatre is bringing back concerts to relieve its old glory days.
Fascinating History of Rialto
In 1936, a star was born as The Colony Theatre opened in an old A&P grocery store. Soon it became The Colony movie house in the year 1942. Later in 1983, it got a dazzling makeover by transforming it into the beloved “Rialto Theatre.”
After 32 years Bill Peebles, owner of the theatre for a long time had announced his retirement in 2022. Later, a group of local investors bought the theatre and are planning to reopen the theatre this summer.
The Newest Theatre Update
Hayes Permar is a local investor and the theatre’s general manager who oversees the operations. The talent agency which is headquartered in Raleigh, takes charge of handling music venue bookings.
As for concert tickets, they are expected to become available in the coming weeks at “TheRialto.com” Prices may typically range from $30 to $50, stay tuned for updates.
Incredible Concert Lineup November to March Dates Revealed
November 3rd - Will Hoge
Will Hoge is a musical artist hailing from the United States, known for his performances in the country and Americana music genres.
November 4th - Sonny Miles w/ MMYYKK
Sonny Miles is a multi-instrumentalist who combines easy-to-remember lyrics with smooth rhythms. He gathered over 500,000 plays on Spotify, with his entire collection attracting 12,000 monthly listeners on the platform.
November 10th - The Gibson Brothers
The Gibson Brothers is an American bluegrass band performing professionally since the late 1980s. Their most famous hit singles include “Come To America,” “Cuba,” and “Que Sera Mi Vida.”
November 17th - Hank, Pattie & The Current w/ Cane Mill Road
Hank and Pattie blend bluegrass with their own unique style and drawing inspiration from a mix of genres like classical and Motown. This creates an authentic yet distinctive representation of American music.
November 25th - Mountain Goats (solo)
The Mountain Goats are a band founded by singer-songwriter John Darnielle in Claremont, California. Yet, They are now based in Durham, North Carolina.
December 14th - Jazz Night: Aaron McCoy, Peter Lamb, Al Strong
December 15th - The Durham Symphony Holiday Concert
The finest musical experiences encompassing a wide range of genres. Including Baroque, contemporary symphonic compositions, as well as memorable selections from Broadway and Hollywood.
December 22nd - Jeanne Jolly & The Mistletoes
Jeanne Jolly is a singer-songwriter from Raleigh, North Carolina. Especially known for her heartfelt and confessional songs that reflect the singer-songwriter tradition.
December 29th - The Music of Stevie Wonder feat. Gabriel Bello.
As a Grammy Award-winning artist, he has composed, produced, and sung songs for various charitable causes.His activism made a big impact in the U.S. and worldwide.
February 3rd - That 1 Guy
Mike Silverman is also known as “That 1 Guy” is a musician from Las Vegas, Nevada. He’s famous for being a one-man band, singing and playing homemade instruments.
March 2nd - Rissi Palmer
Rissi Palmer is an American country music artist. She made her debut in 2007 with the single “Country Girl,” becoming the first African-American woman to chart a country song.
Conclusion
To sum it up, the old Rialto Theatre Raleigh is making a comeback with some awesome concerts starting this November and going all the way till March. They’ve announced the dates and bands, so it’s time to get excited. Buy your tickets to experience the theatre’s cool vibes once again.
