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Durham Performing Arts Center


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 21 attractions in Durham
Traveler Description: This venue opened in 2009.
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Attraction type: Theater
Address: 123 Vivian St.
American Tobacco District Durham, NC
Tel: (919) 688-3722

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5 of 5 stars
drumgal44   1 contribution
Port City
Dec 1, 2009

Went to see the Phantom of the Opera on a Sunday show and this place was great. All you see are smiling faces as soon as you walk in to the time you leave. The seats were very comfy and the sound was great. We only paid 5 bucks for parking and it was very close walking distance to the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Fabfourfan   31 contributions
Clayton, North Carolina
Oct 1, 2009

I attended my first show at the DPAC last night and I was highly impressed with this facility. It is obvious a lot of planning went into the design. The sound is great and I don't think there is a bad seat in the house. I applaud the leaders over in Durham for building such a nice place for shows... more

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5 of 5 stars
Maxie06   5 contributions
Scott Depot, WV
Feb 17, 2009

Spent last Saturday evening at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Very, very nice place. The staff was friendly and helpful, the doormen wear top hats, have friendly greetings and big smiles. The Center itself is very beautiful, the sound quality is great, it is located in a nice location with restaurants and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park next door. more

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4 of 5 stars
LanakilaAlexander   6 contributions
Holly Springs, NC
Feb 14, 2009

This brand new venue is beautiful and very well appointed. From the doorman doffing his tophat to the air conditioning vents beneath the seats, the planners of this hall have been on the ball. Every level of the atrium offers more beverage and snack stations than expected. This kept the lines short and quick both before the show and especially... more

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Durham Performing Arts Center Address

123 Vivian St., American Tobacco District, Durham, NC
Tel: (919) 688-3722