Crown Complex Competitors

The Raleigh Convention Center will open its expansion in 2028, twenty years after its initial build changed the landscape of Downtown Raleigh. Since its founding in September 2008, the Convention Center has served as a remarkable resource for groups of 50 to 5,000 people. The RCC is a state-of-the-art model of flexibility and amenities. Granite details, stunning artwork, casual seating and a gracious reception area create the ideal spot to mix and mingle before or after events. The Convention Center is equipped with the latest technological features so that you can count on the highest level of technical expertise. Partnering with Sodexo Live!, you can guarantee delicious food and impeccable service at all of your events. Downtown sister venues include the Red Hat Amphitheater and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, both of which host a wide variety of live performances and interlink with the Convention Center to form the cultural centerpiece of Downtown Raleigh.

Since its opening in 2008, DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center) has become the center for live entertainment in North Carolina. Recognized for its contemporary design, DPAC features 2,700 seats, intimate sightlines, and state-of-the-art sound and video. Ranked annually among the top-ten theaters in America by three leading national magazines that cover live entertainment events and venues, DPAC was recently nominated for Theatre of the Decade by Pollstar Magazine. With a mission of presenting one-of a-kind live entertainment events, DPAC truly has “something for everyone”, hosting over 200 performances a year including spectacular touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, family shows and the heralded American Dance Festival.

Red Hat Amphitheater, situated in the heart of Downtown Raleigh, offers an immersive entertainment experience with stunning views of the Raleigh skyline.