DPAC
Visiting DPAC
Getting there & parking
More Than 3,000 Parking Spaces Just Minutes From Our Doors. Convenient parking is easy with three parking decks surrounding DPAC. In total there are more than 3,000 spaces within .10 to .25 mile walking distance from the theater. For guests with mobility impairments or guests uncomfortable walking from our nearby parking areas, DPAC has a Courtesy Shuttle from the American Tobacco North Deck. Guests who wish to use the North Deck Courtesy Shuttle should request accessible parking on the ground floor from the parking attendant in the North Deck. Once parked, look for the shuttle pick-up signs and benches. DPACs Most Popular Parking Options 1. American Tobacco North Deck , 305 West Pettigrew, Durham, NC 27701 2. 555 Mangum Street, 555 South Mangum Street, Durham, NC 27701 3. American Tobacco East Deck, 250 South Mangum Street, Durham, NC 27701
Entry & venue rules
• At DPAC, each event that we host determines their own policy on photography and video recording using mobile phones. • Please note that GoPros, tablets, and cameras of any kind are prohibited at all DPAC events. • For more information, visit https://www.dpacnc.com/events
Children & age policy
All guests require a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at most DPAC performances including Broadway, Concerts and Comedy shows. Children must be able to sit quietly in their own seat without disturbing other guests. Some shows make further age appropriate recommendations, and DPAC will provide those on its website; however, parental discretion is always advised, and judgment of the content for each show should be made on an individual basis prior to purchase. This policy does not include special kids shows such as Disney Live, Wild Kratts and Peppa Pig.
Box office
In Person: Monday to Saturday: 10am to 2pm Over the Phone: Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm Saturday: 10am to 2pm Show Days (including Sunday show days): Open starting 3 hours before show time.
919.680.2787
Location: The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Ticket Center at DPAC Hours: Open 3 hours prior to each performance
Cash, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.
Getting around
Nearest transit
- Pettigrew St at Mangum St (EB) — 1 min walk · bus stop
- Pettigrew St at Mangum St (WB) — 1 min walk · bus stop
- Mangum St at Ramseur St — 2 min walk · bus stop
- Pettigrew St at S Roxboro St (WB) — 3 min walk · bus stop
- Durham Station — 6 min walk · station
- Durham — 8 min walk · station
Parking nearby
- East Parking Deck — 1 min walk
- Car park — 1 min walk
- Church Street Garage — 2 min walk
- Corcoran Street Garage and Lot — 3 min walk
- North Parking Deck — 4 min walk
- South Parking Deck — 5 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- Tobacco Road Sports Cafe — 2 min walk · restaurant
- Moe's Southwest Grill — 2 min walk · fast food
- QueenBurger — 2 min walk · restaurant
- Press Coffee, Crepes & Cocktails — 3 min walk · restaurant
- Bar Virgile — 3 min walk · restaurant
- The Bullpen — 3 min walk · bar
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events
Death Becomes Her (Touring)
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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
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A Drag Queen Christmas
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'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE... is Cirque du Soleil's first holiday show, based on the classic poem "A Visit from Saint Nicolas" by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired...
The Bodyguard (Touring)
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A Christmas Carol - Presented by Theatre in the Park
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Straight No Chaser
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Touring)
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Mamma Mia! (Touring)
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Tig Notaro: Out Of Nowhere
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The String Cheese Incident: Say Cheese Tour
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Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban(TM) In Concert
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Jay Leno
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Chicago
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Waitress (Touring)
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