DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), located in Durham, North Carolina, opened its doors in 2008 and quickly established itself as a premier venue for live entertainment. With a seating capacity of 2,700, DPAC boasts contemporary design, intimate sightlines, and state-of-the-art sound and video systems. It is recognized for hosting a wide variety of performances, including touring Broadway productions, concerts, comedy events, and family shows. Annually, DPAC attracts up to 550,000 guests across 200 to 250 events, making it a central figure in North Carolina's cultural landscape. The venue's acclaim is reflected in its consistent ranking among the top five theaters in America by leading national magazines and a nomination for Theatre of the Decade by Pollstar Magazine in 2020. Owned by the City of Durham and operated by Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), DPAC has been celebrated as the number one performing arts organization in the region by the Triangle Business Journal since 2011.