Raleigh has been nicknamed the “Smithsonian of the South” for its variety of world-class museums that are among the biggest and best in the Southeast. The state’s museums of art, history, and natural sciences, along with Exploris, the world’s first global experience center, offer programs and exhibits for people of all ages. You'll also have fun immersing yourself in a treasure trove of performances at the state-of-the-art BTI Center for the Performing Arts and the national acts that come to Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek. Our area is also home to the NC Symphony, the Opera Company of North Carolina, and the Carolina Ballet that has earned critical acclaim from critics from The New York Times to the Washington Post. Whether you're into the performing arts, visual art, or arts and crafts, we've got something for you and our rich local tradition of blues, jazz, gospel, and bluegrass will keep your toes tapping to the rhythm of our rich region.

Area Theaters

Raleigh Little Theatre
Community theater since 1936

301 Pogue Street
P.O. Box 5637
Raleigh, NC 27650

BUSINESS OFFICE (919) 821-4579   
BOX OFFICE (919) 821-3111
FAX (919) 821-7961
  

Raleigh Ensemble Players
“Granddaddy of alternative theater”

Located in Artspace
201 E. Davie St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

PHONE (919) 832-9607   
TTY: (919) 835-0624
  

North Carolina Theatre
Raleigh’s premier Broadway Musical Producer

1 East South Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

PHONE (919) 831-6941   
BOX OFFICE (919) 831-6950

Burning Coal Theatre Company
literate, visceral, affecting theatre

P.O. Box 90904
Raleigh, NC 27675-0904

PHONE (919) 388-0066
  

Theatre in the Park
city-sponsored theater

107 Pullen Road Raleigh, NC 27607
PHONE (919) 831-6058

North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre
the area’s newest performance company

Greystone Village Shopping Center
7713-51 Leadmine Road
Raleigh, NC 27615

PHONE (919) 866-0228  
FAX (919) 866-0260

Meredith Performs Theatre Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27607

BOX OFFICE (919) 760-2840

University Theatre and Center Stage at NC State University
TICKET CENTRAL (919) 515-1100

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Actors Comedy Lab
specializes in comedy theater

828 Balock Ct
Raleigh, NC 27609

PHONE (919) 782-1331  
FAX (919) 728-6502

Off the Deep End Ensemble
400 S. Boylan Avenue
Raleigh, N. C. 27603
PHONE (919) 821-3723

Peace College
15 East Peace Street
PHONE (919) 508-2000

St. Augustine’s Community Theatre
St. Augustine's College
1315 Oakwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610-2298
PHONE (919) 516-4364

The Shaw Players & Company Shaw University
118 East South Street
PHONE (919) 546-8420

Flying Machine Theatre Company
creates experiential theater

3120 McAdams Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604-3355

PHONE (919) 954-8847

The Center for Transgressive Behaviors
tests audience’s mind and personal space

626B Capital Blvd.
Raleigh NC 27603
PHONE (919) 834-8749