Live Entertainment in Durham

Carolina Theatre of Durham is a restored 1926 movie palace presenting concerts, comedy, and film festivals in downtown Durham.

Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is consistently ranked as one of the top-10 theaters in the United States for Broadway touring productions and concerts — a stunning 2,712-seat Durham venue that opened in 2008 and immediately became one of the highest-grossing theaters in America. DPAC's extraordinary success (despite its location in a mid-size Southern city) reflects the remarkable cultural appetite of the Research Triangle's enormous educated population and Duke University's 15,000 students.

Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is one of the highest-grossing performing arts venues in the country, presenting Broadway touring productions and major concerts in a 2,700-seat downtown venue.

Motorco Music Hall in a converted auto dealership in downtown Durham presents touring indie and Americana acts, a cornerstone of the Triangle's music scene.

The Fruit in downtown Durham, a converted 1920s produce warehouse, presents concerts and events central to the city's arts and music scene.