Motown & Soul Christmas at Cary Arts Center: Holiday Classics with Sparkle
Where timeless Motown hits meet year-end cheer.
Shannon
December 20, 2025
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Get ready for smooth harmonies, sharp choreography, and enough festive energy to power every string of lights in Wake County. Motown & Soul Christmas brings Stevie, Gladys, The Supremes, and more back to the stage for a glittering holiday revue on December 27–28 at the Cary Arts Center. If you want to snag seats before they disappear, click here.
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