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Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)

Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)

Concert Hall, Theater, and Performing Arts Venue
Durham
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    Jonathan V. S.
    "Great Balcony Seating, not a bad seat in the house"(4 Tips)
    Stacy
    "... waiting for you at intermission!"(3 Tips)
    Paul
    "LOVE DPAC!"(2 Tips)
    Tammy
    "The bathroom attendants are amazing!"(2 Tips)
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  • Marla C.
    Marla ClaytonJuly 11, 2018
    It is a great venue with comfortable seating and convenient parking.
  • Christine L.
    Christine LivingstonDecember 3, 2012
    Amazing. However toddlers and smaller age children do not belong especially when they kick your chair and eat potaoe chips loudly...parenting 101....just sayin
    Upvoted 2 days ago
  • Missy U.
    Missy UrbanOctober 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best place to see Broadway! I've been to many shows here and never disappointed. It's a first class venue! Come see a show!
  • Gregory N.
    Gregory NgApril 21, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    The super courteous doormen look like beefeaters to me. Thank them.
  • Jenni B.
    Jenni BruckmanOctober 3, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Box office here couldn't be better! Best advice: become a season ticket holder. They are fantastic about rescheduling tickets if you ever need to switch.
  • Erika G.
    Erika GalluppiMay 21, 2014
    Two words: bathroom attendants. Amazing! If only parking (namely leaving the garage) was as smooth, efficient, and enjoyable.
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    StacyFebruary 25, 2014
    Drinks were surprisingly reasonable and you can pre-order them have cocktails waiting for you at intermission!
  • The News & Observer
    The News & ObserverAugust 2, 2012
    Pollstar's 2012 list of top-selling theaters in the world ranks DPAC at No. 2, whose 223,641 tickets sold rank behind only Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional, making DPAC No. 1 in the U.S. Read more
  • Steven S.heart icon on user image
    Steven SosebeeNovember 19, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    The space is great for any kind of show. Get the Broadway season pass.
  • $POILED P.
    $POILED PRINCE$$April 15, 2012
    DEPAC is one amazing place to go for enterment.. It.s like minture NY radio city music hall..LOVE IT.
  • Claire B.
    Claire BinghamAugust 26, 2014
    Fantastic venue. Check out their craft beer of the month for a delicious beer at a reasonable concert price
  • Mary B.heart icon on user image
    Mary BooneSeptember 28, 2013
    Love this place! I wish Greensboro would hurry up & get a place like this. We drive to Durham a lot for performances & to Charlotte too.
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HuberJanuary 11, 2015
    This place is pretty clean and appears to be a nice venue to watch a live show.
  • Gloria R.
    Gloria RichburgSeptember 20, 2013
    Grand Tier middle, great seats, would not want to sit in a higher level, would appear to be looking down, instead of out at the performance
  • Krazy K.
    Krazy KatMarch 11, 2013
    Amazing venue!! Do NOT park in the garage behind it though- park in the street or take a walk and park farther away. The garage can't handle all the cars exiting.
  • L Troy A.heart icon on user image
    L Troy AdamsDecember 15, 2014
    Stunning visual display of some of the most beautiful Christmas trees you will ever see.
  • Ann-Cabell B.heart icon on user image
    Ann-Cabell BaumJanuary 6, 2017
    Wonderful facility! Loved have a drink at Nana's (literally next door) before the show!
  • Mary B.heart icon on user image
    Mary BooneNovember 14, 2013
    Love this place! Beautiful venue for all kinds of entertainment! Hope Greensboro will have one of these some day soon!
  • Brandon M.heart icon on user image
    Brandon McLambMarch 29, 2019
    Excellent venue, clean, great acoustics, comfortable seats
  • Sendil K.
    Sendil KrishnanJune 1, 2014
    "Edible Art" sells cupcakes at every regular season show. One of the best cupcakes I've ever had.
  • Holt G.heart icon on user image
    Holt GordonApril 17, 2016
    Best acoustics of any venue and great seats no matter where you sit !!!!!
  • Eva H.heart icon on user image
    Eva HahnJune 17, 2016
    Plus size seats! No joke. If you are tall and/or big hips ask for the plus size seats!
  • Stephanie S.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie SuberJanuary 10, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Season tickets for broadway series are worth it - even in the upper tier! Recommend going for the center, rows A-E, if you go for the top tier...
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    PaulMay 3, 2013
    LOVE DPAC! So beautiful, great view and facilities. Priscilla: Queen of the Desert was amazing!
  • Lydia O.heart icon on user image
    Lydia OyegunwaApril 28, 2020
    Durham Performing Arts Center at 14 minutes drive to the east of O2 Dental Group of Durham
  • Vincent L.heart icon on user image
    Vincent LancasterFebruary 10, 2017
    Really nice facility. Great staff. Never been disappointed with the facility.
  • Danheart icon on user image
    DanDecember 1, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Great venue for concerts, plays, and comedy shows.
  • R. J.heart icon on user image
    R. J.November 4, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    #1 in ticket sales in the whole country! So they tell me!
  • Erin M.heart icon on user image
    Erin McCraryFebruary 7, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Great sound, not a bad seat in the house!
  • Lori B.
    Lori BushMarch 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the cinnamon sugar pecans, you will be glad you did. Just try not to eat them all before the show.
  • Jim M.heart icon on user image
    Jim MeckstrothDecember 21, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent venue with superb staff.
  • Sharon W.
    Sharon WhitlatchFebruary 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Such a nice place! Great staff. Loved Mary Poppins! Its a must see
  • jon a.heart icon on user image
    jon accarrinoAugust 15, 2023
    Bathroom lines are usually shorter downstairs in the main lobby.
  • Gi G.
    Gi GiNovember 7, 2013
    Not a bad seat in the house. I prefer to sit on the grand tier leave for all shows.
  • Jonathan V. S.
    Jonathan V. SchneiderNovember 16, 2013
    Great Balcony Seating, not a bad seat in the house
  • Sally S.heart icon on user image
    Sally StoneOctober 20, 2014
    The best venue I have seen. Saw Ian Anderson there on Oct. 4
  • Alex N.heart icon on user image
    Alex NaoumMay 22, 2015
    Great venue.....try not to sit in the upper balcony. It's way too high
  • Mrs T.heart icon on user image
    Mrs ThomasMarch 5, 2017
    The seats are arranged well. Not really a "bad" seat, just closer to the stage.
  • Sendil K.
    Sendil KrishnanApril 12, 2014
    Apparently, they now have a cupcake vendor in the lobby. PEOPLE, I said CUPCAKES!!
  • Jessica Y.
    Jessica YSeptember 17, 2011
    So nice! Get a cocktail at intermission and bring it back in the theater with you
  • Nancy P.
    Nancy ParkerMarch 4, 2012
    The chocolate chip cookies are amazing. Still warm! We bought one on the grand tier concessions.
  • Arnaldo R.heart icon on user image
    Arnaldo RodriguezApril 1, 2016
    Great location for shows in the Triangle...
  • Liana L.
    Liana LauDecember 5, 2011
    Awesome musicals here - especially if you can get discounts through Duke. :D
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BrownAugust 9, 2015
    Great seats. Not too expensive.....
  • F. Khristopher B.
    F. Khristopher BlueMarch 5, 2011
    Buy your tickets early... well I guess it pays to know that the artist will be performing well in advance.
  • Joshua H.
    Joshua HernandezOctober 7, 2010
    Great place. Very nice in the heart of Durham. Saw Wicked there and it was great!
  • Jenni B.
    Jenni BruckmanSeptember 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Front rows of the Grand Tier are the best seats, in my opinion.
  • Kate O.
    Kate OwensDecember 2, 2011
    The staff at the main front doors are so friendly and helpful!
  • Jennifer F.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer FosterDecember 24, 2016
    Staff is very nice!
  • Jamie M.heart icon on user image
    Jamie MooseAugust 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Not a bad seat in the house!
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