Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Cultural venue in downtown Raleigh, United States.
The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue in downtown Raleigh with four distinct theaters serving different artistic disciplines. The complex includes specialized spaces for concerts, operas, ballets, and other performance types across multiple buildings.
The center was established in 1932 and developed into a central cultural institution in Raleigh's urban landscape. Over decades, it has undergone renovations and expansions while maintaining its role as a major performing arts hub.
Four resident companies including a ballet ensemble, opera company, symphony orchestra, and music program regularly present performances at this complex. Visitors experience a wide range of artistic disciplines gathered in one location.
The complex is walkable in downtown Raleigh with clear signage and easily located entrances. Visitors should arrive early to allow time to navigate between the different theaters before performances begin.
The Raleigh Memorial Auditorium and Meymandi Concert Hall are specialized spaces with different acoustic properties tailored to specific musical genres. Each hall was designed to optimize performance quality for its intended use.
Location: Raleigh
Inception: 1932
Official opening: 1932
Website: http://dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
GPS coordinates: 35.77130,-78.63950
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54
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