4 Best Performing Arts in Central North Carolina, North Carolina

Carolina Theatre

Downtown

Dating from 1926, this Beaux Arts space hosts classical, jazz, and rock concerts, as well as film events and international film festivals. Check online for a full calendar of indie, retro, and all-around interesting films and live performances.

Carolina Theatre

Downtown

What opened in 1927 as a vaudeville theater has matured and diversified into a performing-arts center that showcases dance, music, films, and plays. The interior, with its gilded classical-style ornamentation and marble statues, is its own attraction.

The Ramkat

Downtown
There's a palpable energy in the room when national touring acts like Buddy Guy and Hiss Golden Messenger take the stage at this intimate 1,000-person venue. Seats and standing room are spread over two levels, and three bars ensure convenient access to libations and refreshments.

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Walnut Creek Amphitheatre

Southeast Metro

Accommodating up to 20,000 fans, the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek amphitheater hosts big-name touring musicians like Widespread Panic and the Black Crowes.