Theaters are buildings or outdoor areas in which plays and other performances are given including amphitheaters, auditoriums, opera houses, etc.
Music Venues and Theaters
Charlotte, NC
Opened in 1992, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center at Founders Hall in Uptown Charlotte, NC, houses three performance spaces: the Belk Theater, the Booth Playhouse, and the black box Stage Door Theater.Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is the largest venue on campus at 2,118 seats. The proscenium theater features state-of-the-art equipment suitable for any event; from grand opera to rock to corporate meetings and lectures. The space has multiple levels arranged in a contemporary European horseshoe fashion creating an intimate atmosphere with world-class acoustics.Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is an intimate, courtyard-style proscenium theater comprised of both orchestra and gallery levels seating up to 434. The venue hosts a variety of dance and musical ensembles as well as meetings, seminars, and workshops.Stage Door Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is a 263-capacity, small and versatile black box space located on North College Street, part of the Bank of America Corporate Center that also includes the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and Founders Hall. ...
Cary, NC
Koka Booth Amphitheatre is an outdoor performing arts venue in Cary, NC. Situated next to Symphony Lake, the park extends from the spacious lawn to the specially designed Crescent Deck. Booth Amphitheatre hosts some of the country’s biggest touring shows from April to January, as well as food and beverage festivals, Movie Nights benefiting the WakeMed Children’s Hospital, the always popular NC Chinese Lantern Festival, Hum Sub Diwali Celebration, Triangle Asia Fest and more. Koka Booth Amphitheatre is a cashless venue, owned and operated by the Town of Cary, and managed by ASM Global. ...
Lumberton, NC
Located in historic downtown Lumberton, NC, the Carolina Civic Center facility opened for the first time in 1928. The theater offers a wide array of programming including live touring performances, original productions, art exhibits, films, special events and rentals. The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater features state-of-the-art projection and sound equipment, a massive 15 by 25 foot screen, Bose speaker system, and a Sanyo 12,000 lumens digital projector. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre is situated in a beautiful outdoor setting with soaring views of the Charlotte skyline, elevated lawn seating, traditional outdoor seating, premium box seats with food and beverage service, and an indoor VIP area with private restrooms, private bar and views of the stage. The concession area has a Bourbon Street feel with multiple permanent restrooms with pedestal sinks, full length mirrors and private stalls. ...
Greensboro, NC
Originally designed as a movie house in the early 1900s, the Cone Denim Entertainment Center is a concert and event venue in downtown Greensboro, NC. Complete with theater seating and flexible configurations, this venue is perfect for seated, dance, and general admission shows. The sound and light equipment is state-of-the-art. There are 18 TVs throughout the three-floor venue allowing you to view the show no matter where you are. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Durham, NC
The Durham Performing Arts Center opened in 2008, as the largest performing arts center in the Carolinas. The DPAC hosts over 250 performances a year including touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, family shows, and special events of all kinds. Located in the American Tobacco District of downtown Durham. The atmosphere inside DPAC is contemporary yet comfortable, with vibrant red carpeting and warm wood accents. There are over 2,700 seats distributed on three levels; 1,400 on the Orchestra floor, 600 in the Grand Tier, and 700 in the Balcony. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Wilmington, NC
Located at the 190-acre Greenfield Park in Wilmington, NC, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater is a waterfront, open-air facility featuring a variety of concerts, plays, and festivals year-round. The flexible amphitheater has state-of-the-art lighting and sound with a capacity for up to 1,200. The City of Wilmington owns the Hugh Morton Amphitheater at Greenfield Lake but it is managed by Live Nation. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Charlotte, NC
Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts is a performing arts venue in Uptown Charlotte, NC, that seats 1,191 within its orchestra, grand tier, and mezzanine levels. Home to the Charlotte Symphony and the North Carolina Dance Theatre, a variety of dance and music shows are hosted here. The venue is physically connected to and shares lobby space with the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Cary, NC
Built in 2001, Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC, is the region’s most pristine outdoor venue, nestled within a native pine forest gently sloping into Symphony Lake. With seating for 7,000 patrons, the amphitheater is host to some of the country’s biggest touring shows. Patrons can enjoy a seat on the spacious pristine lawn, the Gold Circle, or the specially designed Crescent Deck. Koka Booth Amphitheatre is owned by the Town of Cary and managed by ASM Global. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Raleigh, NC
Lincoln Theatre Raleigh is the premier venue in Downtown Raleigh, NC, for live music, concerts, and events. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Wilmington, NC
Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park is a state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater on the northern end of the Riverwalk in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. The waterfront concert venue, managed by Live Nation, features state-of-the-art sound, event lighting and large screen image amplification in a natural outdoor setting. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts is the premier location for cultural arts and entertainment in downtown Raleigh, NC. The venue hosts national touring performers and is also home to five resident companies: Carolina Ballet, NC Opera, NC Symphony, NC Theatre and PineCone. The Marietta Center is comprised of four different venues: Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Meymandi Concert Hall, A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater, and Kennedy Theatre.Opened in 1932, the 2354-capacity Raleigh Memorial Auditorium blends state-of-the-art technical specs with traditional theater amenities.Home to the North Carolina Symphony, the 1,587-seat Meymandi Concert Hall hosts national and international artists in music and comedy.Located on the east side of the center, the intimate A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater offers a unique space perfect for ballet, opera, concerts and comedy with seating for up to 600.The 150-capacity, black box Kennedy Theatre provides performance and rehearsal space for regional theater as well as Broadway performers. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Charlotte, NC
Located in Charlotte’s North Davidson Historical Arts District, Neighborhood Theatre is a premier independent music venue hosting local and national acts. Originally built in 1945, Neighborhood Theatre was converted into a live performance space in 1997. ...
Charlotte, NC
The Bojangles Entertainment Complex located on Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, NC, includes the historic Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium, which at 2,800 seats is the city’s largest theater. Opened in 1955, Ovens Auditorium hosts a wide array of shows including top-touring concerts, family shows, comedy, Broadway, symphony and more. The venue is named in honor of David Ovens, the leader of the auditorium-coliseum citizen planning committee. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Goldsboro, NC
The Paramount Theatre Goldsboro is a center for the performing arts located in the heart of Historic Downtown Goldsboro, NC. More than just a performance space, the Paramount Theatre is an exceptional resource for events of all sorts. Amenities include a spacious lobby, professional sound, lighting, and projection equipment. The Paramount Theatre’s auditorium has a capacity of 501 with seating for approximately 350 on the lower level and 150 in the balcony. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Greenville, NC
State Theatre Greenville is a premier live music venue built in 1914 in downtown Greenville, NC. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Charlotte, NC
Opened in 2023, The Amp Ballantyne is an outdoor amphitheater located in the heart of the Ballantyne neighborhood in south Charlotte, NC. With space for up to 3,500, the venue features a high-tech sound system, covered stage, concessions and food trucks, plus tiered seating and general admission lawn seating. In addition to large-scale concerts, programming includes festivals, markets, local performances and more. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Durham, NC
The Carolina Theatre is a performing arts and cinema complex in downtown Durham, NC. The facility is operated by The Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. under a management agreement with the City of Durham, which owns the complex. Fletcher Hall, the main auditorium, seats 1,048 and has hosted a diverse lineup of live events and film for nearly a century. ...
Charlotte, NC
Located in the Fourth Ward area of Uptown, the Fillmore Charlotte is the city’s largest music venue. Modeled after the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco, this spectacular venue features a tiered layout. ...
Banner Elk, NC
The Lodges at Eagles Nest in Banner Elk, NC, has an outdoor amphitheater for seasonal weekend live music. Nearly every weekend from Memorial Day to Halloween, Eagles Nest puts on a community concert series for members and guests—complete with food, drink, children’s games, and an impressive lineup of bands. ...
Sylva, NC
The McGuire Estate features a pavilion with seating for up to 100 people, a 30-seat lounge, a kitchen, and a large courtyard with music gazebo. The Paper Mill Lounge offers hand-crafted cocktails, food, and entertainment housed in one of the oldest homes in town. ...
Elkin, NC
Originally opened as an Art-Deco movie theater in 1941, The Reeves Theater & Cafe is now a modern industrial music hall with great acoustics and superior sound quality. Located in historic downtown Elkin, NC, the theater presents a wide array of local, regional, and national musicians. The theater’s lobby functions as a farm-to-table café and bar serving locally-sourced food as well as local craft beer and wine. Regular live entertainment includes open mic every Wednesday, monthly themed performances by The Reeves House Band, and The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live weekly for 88.5 WFDD radio. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Charlotte, NC
Visulite Theatre is the premier venue for live music in Charlotte, NC, featuring some of the best performers of today from a variety of genres. The Visulite offers full bar service with a large selection of beer, wine, and liquor. ...
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Weldon Mills Theatre is the cornerstone of the Carolina Crossroads Music & Entertainment District off I-95 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Formerly the Roanoke Rapids Theatre, the 1,500-capacity, state-of-the-art venue was built by the City of Roanoke Rapids in 2006. The theater presents live performances including nationally-known country, rock, gospel, and beach acts, along with Broadway shows and other theatrical productions. The facility includes private suites, concession areas, backstage accommodations, offices and a lobby. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Asheville, NC
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Asheville, NC, includes three event and performance spaces. Diana Wortham Theatre is a world-class 500-seat performance venue presenting music, theatre, dance, comedy, circus arts and more by nationally and internationally touring performing artists (the Wortham Center Presents Series). Tina McGuire Theatre is a versatile and intimate 100-capacity multi-use black box performance space equipped with a professional dance floor, adjustable stage and seating platforms, and high-quality lighting and sound systems. Henry LaBrun Studio is a performance space with a professional dance floor, portable ballet barres, mirrors, a piano, and comfortable, convertible seating options for 65-85 people; ideal for small gatherings, lectures, classes, youth events and workshops. ...
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