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Red Hat Amphitheater

The Red Hat Amphitheater is being rebuilt one block south of its longtime home so the Raleigh Convention Center can expand into its footprint, trading a seasonal, demountable stage for a permanent open-air music venue.

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TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 8, 2026
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
2025
Start
~2027
Completion
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205 West Lenoir Street, Raleigh. Broke ground 2025, targeting Spring 2027.

The story so far
Announced 2023City announced relocation of Red Hat Amphitheater one block south to 205 W Lenoir St to enable the $387.5M Raleigh Convention Center expansion and Omni Hotel
raleighnc.gov
Council approves $40M amphitheater Aug 2024Raleigh City Council voted to build the new 6,000-seat Red Hat Amphitheater one block south, clearing the way for the convention center expansion (WUNC)
wunc.org
Broke ground 2025
Opening pushed to 2027 season Aug 2025the relocated 6,000+ seat amphitheater, part of the $387.5M Raleigh Convention Center expansion, will open for the 2027 concert season instead of 2026 (WRAL)
wral.com
Topped out May 26, 2026Crews placed the final steel beam on the new Red Hat Amphitheater stage, one block south of the original venue, ahead of the 2027 concert season
wral.com
Expected opening Spring 2027 est.
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About the project

The Red Hat Amphitheater is being rebuilt one block south of its longtime home so the Raleigh Convention Center can expand into its footprint, trading a seasonal, demountable stage for a permanent open-air music venue. Designed by TVS with RATIO Design as architect of record and landscape architect, the new amphitheater grows capacity to more than 6,000 and adds a fixed stage house, improved sightlines, and upgraded artist and patron support spaces. The move keeps live music at the heart of downtown's emerging entertainment district, steps from the convention center, the Omni headquarters hotel, and the performing-arts campus. Conceived for both performers and audiences, the venue anchors the southern edge of Raleigh's core as a year-round events destination.

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Frequently asked

Where is Red Hat Amphitheater located?

Red Hat Amphitheater is located in Raleigh.

When will Red Hat Amphitheater be completed?

Red Hat Amphitheater is under construction, with completion expected in Spring 2027 (a TMW estimate).

Who is developing Red Hat Amphitheater?

City of Raleigh is the developer behind Red Hat Amphitheater.

Who designed Red Hat Amphitheater?

Red Hat Amphitheater was designed by TVS, RATIO Design.