Durham Performing Arts Center
Phone: (919) 680-2787
Overview
With a mission of presenting one-of-a-kind live entertainment events, DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center, hosts over 180 performances a year, including spectacular touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, and family shows. Owned by the City of Durham and operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management, DPAC has consistently ranked in the top-five performing arts theaters and performing arts centers in the US.
Amenities
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Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Map
Google Rating
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I’ve been here several times for different events, and the experience is always smooth—from parking to entry to finding seats. There’s plenty of staff on hand directing people and being genuinely helpful. Intermissions are well organized with efficient lines for concessions and restrooms, so you’re not wasting time. I’ve attended several comedy shows, as well as The Lion King and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and every time has been great. The seats are very comfortable too.
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I have fallen in love with the DPAC. What an absolutely amazing venue. Coming from the tri-state area where NYC is so easily accessible, trying an outside venue for plays was just tough to digest. After we saw "The Cursed Child" and The Rock Orchestra, I'm completely sold. I don't think there's a bad spot in the entire theater. It's amazingly clean. The staff are tremendously friendly. The concessions are even top notch(but pricey). Premiums wines, full bars, superb Bavarian pretzels. This is THE place for entertainment if they're hosting something you care to enjoy.
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Great venue, excellent Broadway show (Hamilton!), lots of useful "know before you go" information on their website, and thoughtful service, from the ushers pointing us in the right diction from the parking deck to the friendly security staff. Our seats were Orchestra Right, Sec 4, middle of row W and we had a good view of the stage. With my middle-aged eyes, I wouldn't want to be any farther back or to the side than that. Being >1 hour drive from home, this was our first visit - we'll definitely be back!
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DPAC is one of the greatest venues ive ever been to. The staff are all very friendly and accommodating, security not breathing down your neck. They also will scan you out and back in, so you can leave and come back. Ive been to hundreds of venues and DPAC is the only one that does this. Cant wait to catch another show here!
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Great theater 😄 Came here to watch Hamilton and had a lovely time watching it at DPAC. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the theater is very clean with comfy seats. It was also very easy to get merch before the show. We were sat in the orchestra section near the back and still had an easy time watching the show. Thankfully our fellow audience members were all very respectful and excited for the show like us, so we had a great time watching with everyone else. The bathrooms were also very neat, spacious and clean which is a big plus!
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