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Popular alt-rock band is coming to Raleigh. Here’s how & when to see them play

The alt-rock band Weezer will bring its tour to the Triangle this fall.
The alt-rock band Weezer will bring its tour to the Triangle this fall. ssharpe@newsobserver.com
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  • Weezer will headline a show in Raleigh this fall.
  • The alt-rock band is set to perform at the Lenovo Center on Sunday, Oct. 4.
  • Pre-sale tickets are available now. The general public sale starts 10 a.m. Friday, Apr. 3.

A Grammy-winning band has been around for decades — and will soon take the stage in North Carolina.

Alternative rock group Weezer is set to perform in Raleigh this October. And some fans can already get tickets.

“Weezer are an instantly recognizable cultural force, with over 35 million records sold worldwide, cementing the foursome as an influential cornerstone of pop music,” Live Nation wrote in a Thursday, March 26 news release.

Here’s what to know about the band’s Raleigh concert and how to get tickets.

Weezer is set to take the stage in Raleigh this fall.
Weezer is set to take the stage in Raleigh this fall. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com

When and where is the concert?

Weezer is set to headline the show, which will also feature rock bands The Shins and Silversun Pickups. The performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The concert is coming to the Lenovo Center, located at 1400 Edwards Mill Road in Raleigh. The venue on its website encourages ticket holders to check for construction and traffic updates from the N.C. Department of Transportation at drivenc.gov.

Weezer in concert Tuesday night, June 21, 2016 at Raleigh, NC's Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
Weezer in concert Tuesday night, June 21, 2016 at Raleigh, NC's Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Weezer in concert Tuesday night, June 21, 2016 at Raleigh, NC's Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.
Weezer in concert Tuesday night, June 21, 2016 at Raleigh, NC's Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com

How to get tickets

Pre-sale tickets for the upcoming Raleigh concert are already available. To check if you’re eligible to buy those tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.

Then, seats go on sale for the general public starting 10 a.m. Friday, April 3. You can find those at weezer.com.

The Lenovo Center said fans can pay for parking ahead of time. Prices start at $32 per car, and you can find more details at parkwhiz.com.

Weezer is planning a multi-stop tour.
Weezer is planning a multi-stop tour. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com

The Raleigh show is part of a tour called Weezer: The Gathering. It’s set to include dozens of stops across the United States, including a concert in Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 4, the band wrote on its website.

Weezer — which got its start in 1992 — has created hit songs including “Beverly Hills” and “Perfect Situation.” Today, the band’s lineup includes Brian Bell, Rivers Cuomo, Scott Shriner and Patrick Wilson, according to Billboard and the Weezerpedia website.

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