Name: Durham Armory
Telephone: (919) 560-4355

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Phone: (919) 560-4355

Directions 4.5

Originally built as Durham’s National Guard unit headquarters, this building also served as the original Civic Center from the late 1950s to 1989.

Fun fact about The Armory – it's the site of a gathering that the artist Ernie Barnes, who grew up in Durham, secretly spied on before he was of age to attend. This scene inspired the famous "The Sugar Shack" painting from 1976.

Auditorium/Ballroom

Area: 8,400

Configuration	Occupancy
Reception	550
Banquet	435

Balcony (3) Lengths 50/90/90 X 15

Area: 3,450

Birch Room

Area: 418

Configuration	Occupancy
Reception	20
Banquet	20

Oak Room

Area: 840

Configuration	Occupancy
Reception	30
Banquet	30

Google Rating

4.5

Alisha Winegarden 11 months ago

If you plan to visit, make sure to arrange your parking ahead of time. Fortunately, there’s a parking garage across the street that’s quite affordable, only $7 for all day on Sundays. Aside from that, the space itself is absolutely amazing.

I had the opportunity to attend the Toro Cup event, and I was blown away by how beautiful the venue is. There’s seating both upstairs and downstairs, providing impeccable views of the action. The large rooms upstairs were perfect for competitors to warm up and get everything organized before their matches.

The event ran smoothly, thanks to the knowledgeable staff who really know how to keep things moving along beautifully. If you’re searching for a venue, this one is definitely worth considering. And if you’re looking for a good time, don’t miss out on attending one of the Tori Cup events hosted here!
Justin Vannoy 2 years ago

We went for NC Disneyana. The room was too small but it was still kind of a cool building. I was very disappointed in the unisex bathroom they had make-shifted while the women's was being worked on. I'm not okay with my young daughters sharing a restroom with some strange dude. The temperature of the room was nice though, that's not always the case with older buildings like that. The location wasn't terrible but it would be better if it was closer to the interstate exit for the type of event we attended. The acoustics were pretty good from what I could tell with the music and MC speaking.
Ronald Baxter 2 years ago

Great event space love the tables that are there the chairs that access to power and they have a lot of great events in there. Great space updated kept clean.

Yes, the Durham Armory recently installed a new audio-visual and sound system with large screens. This makes it an even more attractive venue for events of all kinds. The armory is a large, open space that can accommodate a variety of events, from concerts and weddings to trade shows and conventions. It is located in a convenient location in downtown Durham. The new audio-visual and sound system will make it even easier to host successful events at the armory. The large screens will make it easy for everyone to see what is happening, and the sound system will provide clear and crisp audio. The armory is a great place to rent for any event, and the new audio-visual and sound system makes it even more appealing.

Here are some of the benefits of renting the Durham Armory:

Large, open space that can accommodate a variety of events
Convenient location in downtown Durham
Large parking lot
New audio-visual and sound system with large screens
If you are looking for a great place to rent for your next event, the Durham Armory is a great option. With its large space, convenient location, and new audio-visual and sound system, the armory is sure to make your event a success.
Lydia 7 years ago

The Durham Armory is awesome! Great place to see live events like the one Triangle Kickboxing Promotions put on a couple weeks ago. This kickboxing event is a must-see. I traveled 2 and 1/2 hours just to see it. Amazing amateur and pro fighters put on a great show! You can't find anything like this in Charlotte. I've also had the pleasure of fighting for this promoter. They never disappoint, and the Durham Armory is a wonderful supporter. I will be back! 😊
Veronica Parks Ramos 3 years ago

Went to a wedding here and it's been awhile since I've been in the building. I loved how it was transformed into a beautiful wedding space. Bathrooms were nice and clean. I love how they have the baloney wrapped around the sides.