3rd Annual WCKD WKND

3rd Annual WCKD WKND

The Wicked Witch celebrates the best of our community with a 3-day festival feat. live music, DJs, vendors, & burlesque. Surprises to come!

By Queer Raleigh

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Location

The Wicked Witch

THE WICKED WITCH 416 West South Street Raleigh, NC 27601

Refund Policy

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About this event

  • 7 hours

Welcome to WCKD WKND!

WCKD WKND is the Wicked Witch's second annual mini-fest in coordination with World Goth Day. We have three days jam packed with events and artists coming from across the east coast underground scene. For all three days, both of our venues will be open to our audiences with DJs and dancing in both the main ballroom and lounge of the Wicked Witch, as well as the Night Rider's Batcave. Tickets are available in single day or weekend packages and will be available at the door.

See day-specific info below!

FRIDAY: 10 Live Music Acts

7:00pm - Doors Open for the Night One (18+)

The Wicked Witch will be open and available for drinking, dancing, and debauchery. Ten live music acts will be hosted on the Main Stage, Side Stage, Bar Room, and anywhere we can fit them all!

8pm - Live music in the Wicked Witch Ballroom

Attic Eyes, Black Rose Burning, Canary Complex, Dead Cool, Flood District, sister,brother, XOR, 20th Century Boy

SATURDAY (Daytime): Witchcraft Art Market + Live Music

1:00pm - Doors Open for the Market (all ages, free to attend)

Canary Kasey and Homepatients performing solo sets!

Vendor info to come!

6:00pm - Market closes upstairs, rest and reset for the evening's festivities.

The Night Rider remains open for afternoon refreshments.

SATURDAY (Evening): 5 DJs, 2 Live Acts, 2 Clubs

9:00pm - Doors Open for Night Two (18+)

DJs:

Ash Black, Avel Veeta, Valkerie, and AKA Dies a Lot

LIVE MUSIC:

Cold Choir and The Treasury

SUNDAY: Bad Witch Burlesque

7:00pm - Doors Open for Night Three (TWW, 21+)

8:00pm - "Bad Witch" begins

A seated burlesque showcase highlighting visual art and dance from a curated list of performers.

9:00pm - Gothic Karaoke (TNR, 21+)

Calling all freaks to the stage to sing their favorite 80s, new wave, goth rock, heavy metal, and underground rock cuts.

Weekend Pass holders can enjoy free entry to this genre-based karaoke night!

PURCHASING PASSES

Tickets for WCKD WKND are available in a variety of formats. Attendees can purchase passes for single-day events or for the full weekend at a discounted rate. Weekend passes include priority entry to events, special benefits at the Witchcraft Art Market, free entry to karaoke on Sunday, and a goodie bag at check-in on Friday night. Single passes are only applicable to the day for which they are purchased. Special add-ons for VIP seating, entrance during artist soundcheck, and more are available in addition to ticket purchases.


Ticketing Policy

Hey! Please note that we have a NO REFUND policy for our shows. These ticket sales support independent creatives and queer service workers, we thank you for attending our parties and shows.

We are so stoked to celebrate with you!

Thank you for attending WCKD WKND 2024. This festival showcases all of what the Wicked Witch has to offer, at our very best. This party happens once a year and we look forward to inviting you into our world.

Organized by

Raleigh Queer Venue Initiative featuring:

Ruby Deluxe is a funky queer bar in Raleigh, NC. We have regular events including drag shows, burlesque shows, live music and dance parties!

The Wicked Witch is our bigger goth themed music venue and dance club. We host bands, goth nights, and queer fetish parties!

The Night Rider is our queer employee ran neighborhood bar. We host DIY shows, karaoke, and bingo nights!

$20 – $50