Date: Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Time: Fri., 11:55pm doors open 11:30pm
Venue: The Rialto Theatre, Raleigh
Price: $11
Category: Film
“I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey….” You can’t say you’re from Raleigh until you’ve seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Rialto with the Low Down Cheap Little Punks putting on a live show that will have you shivering in antici….pation.
Film · Raleigh
“Leave the younger kids at home and arrive by 11:15 PM to secure street parking.”
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a late-night screening of the classic 1975 musical comedy horror film accompanied by a live shadow cast performing on stage. The local cast, the Low Down Cheap Little Punks, acts out the scenes in front of the screen while the movie plays, creating an interactive environment where audience participation is the norm. Doors open at 11:30 PM on Friday, and tickets are $11 per person. Street parking is available around the Five Points neighborhood, but spots fill up quickly, so plan to arrive early to find a space and get through the ticket line. Due to the highly mature content, language, and late hours, this event is strictly for adults and older teens rather than younger children. It makes an excellent weekend pick if you want to experience a long-standing Raleigh tradition at an iconic neighborhood theater. It is a high-energy, budget-friendly option for a Friday date night or an outing with friends.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show runs Fri, Sep 18, 2026, Fri., 11:55pm doors open 11:30pm.
The Rialto Theatre is at 1620 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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