Near & Around: Entertainment
 
 

The Triangle's world-class entertainment venues bring international spectacles to the area's diverse audiences. From master musicians and dance troupes to championship sporting events and pop music icons, there is always something exciting taking place in the Triangle.
 


The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)
Completed in December, 2008, The Durham Performing Arts Center was created to give the community another fantastic venue for world-class entertainment. The 100,000 square foot center features 2800 seats, all less than 135 feet from the stage, from which audiences can experience exceptional performances. The inaugural season will feature shows such s John Legend, The North Carolina Symphony, NBC's Last Comic Standing, RENT, Cirque Dreams, Anthony Bourdain, The Temptations & The Four Tops, Robin Williams, Bill Cosby, The Color Purple and more!
(919) 688-DPAC - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 30 minutes

RBC Center
The 700,000 square foot RBC Center in Raleigh, NC opened its doors on October 29th, 1999. Each year the Center hosts a multitude of events, from big-name musical concerts to Carolina Hurricanes Hockey. With a capacity of 20,000 guests, the RBC Center is at the heart of the entertainment scene in the Triangle region.
(919) 861-2300 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 40 minutes

Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall is a beautiful 1,625-seat proscenium theater located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The theater was built in the early 1930's, and was recently completely renovated. Each year, Memorial Hall hosts a wide variety of performances, including theatre groups, the North Carolina Symphony, classical music performers, hip-hop artists, modern dance troupes and much more. Recent performers include Itzhak Perlman, Wynton Marsalis and Nanci Griffith.
(919) 962-1449
Drive Time From Fearrington: 15 minutes

Koka Booth Amphitheatre
A venue unlike any other in the area, Koka Booth Amphitheatre is located on 14 acres of hardwoods and pines and is situated next to Symphony Lake. With the capacity for 7,000 people, patrons can enjoy a seat on the spacious lawn or specially designed crescent deck. The Amphitheatre's performance season runs April through October and features an eclectic mix of entertainers which includes live music concerts and festivals, the North Carolina Symphony Summerfest Series and Movies by Moonlight movie nights.
(919) 462-2052 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 45 minutes

Greensboro Coliseum
The Greensboro Coliseum Complex has a rich history as one of the premiere sports and entertainment facilities in the Southeast, host to such prestigious events as the ACC Tournament, ECHL hockey, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Since 1959, the Coliseum has featured superstars from Elvis to Usher.
(336) 373-7400 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 1 hour and 20 minutes

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