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Red Hat Amphitheater

Raleigh · Entertainment

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.

Last verified Jul 12, 2026
18 months to delivery
43%
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
2025
Start
Est 2027
Completion
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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
Broke ground 2025
Topped out May 2026Final steel beam placed on the new Red Hat Amphitheater; steel structure topped out per WRAL/ABC11
wral.com
Expected opening 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.

Developer & design
Common questions

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 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.