Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Visiting Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Getting there & parking
There are multiple parking locations, all conveniently located near the Martin Marietta Center. Click Here to view a parking location map. Accessible parking is available in the Performing Arts Center deck, as well as other locations as notated on the parking location map. Event parking is $10.00 per car, look for the "Event Parking" signs. A dedicated drop-off lane is located on Lichtin Plaza.
Accessibility
This is an accessible venue.
Entry & venue rules
Guests are required to enter through a security screening, including the use of a metal detector. All bags are also subject to search and must meet our new size requirements. A small clutch or wallet is recommended and no bags larger than 12" x 12" x 10" will be allowed, this includes backpacks, camera bags, and large purses. *For family shows diaper bags are allowed for guests with infants and toddlers (child must be present). Prohibited items include: outside food and beverage, camera bags, large purses (over 12"x12"x10"), backpacks, and weapons of any kind. No video cameras/recording devices allowed, this includes still cameras. Smoking is not permitted.
Children & age policy
Age 2 and older typically require a ticket, however this may vary by event. This information will be listed on the Ticketmaster event purchase page.
Box office
Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 10:00AM - 2:00PM and on event days, one hour prior to show time. Our Box Office is located at 2 E South St. and is directly in front of Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. The box office is closed on most federal holidays.
919-996-8700 Box Office Information Line
Will Call tickets can be picked up at the box office or ticket counters one hour prior to the scheduled event. Picture ID required.
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, ApplePay, and G-pay.
Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.
Getting around
Nearest transit
- Performing Arts Center (R2) — 1 min walk · bus stop
- Salisbury Street & South Street — 1 min walk · bus stop
- Wilmington St at Shaw University — 2 min walk · bus stop
- W Lenoir St at S Salisbury St — 2 min walk · bus stop
- Raleigh Union Station Bus Facility — 12 min walk · station
- Raleigh — 12 min walk · station
Parking nearby
- Car park — 1 min walk
- Convention Center Underground Deck — 3 min walk
- Charter Square Parking Deck — 3 min walk
- Cabarrus Deck — 5 min walk
- City Center Parking Deck — 5 min walk
- McLaurin Parking — 5 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- McDonald's — 2 min walk · fast food
- Chido Taco — 2 min walk · restaurant
- Sir Walter Coffee & Kitchen — 3 min walk · fast food
- The Haymaker — 3 min walk · bar
- Rye Bar & Southern Kitchen — 3 min walk · restaurant
- Starbucks — 3 min walk · cafe
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events
Carolina Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
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