Red Hat Amphitheatre Coverage

Band Together raises over $1 million during concert Saturday night

The 2023 Mighty Giveback benefit concert took to the stage at Red Hat Amphitheater Saturday night in downtown Raleigh.

$387M in funding approved to expand Raleigh Convention Center, move Red Hat Amphitheater

More than $387 million will help pay to expand the Raleigh Convention Center and relocate Red Hat Amphitheater a block south of its current location.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Tourism dollars to fund expanded convention center, new amphitheater

Wake County commissioners have approved funding for several projects using tax money from hotel stays and restaurant meals.

Raleigh's best live music venues: 9 must-visit spots for music lovers

Ready to rock out in Raleigh? Don't miss out on the city's premier music venues, offering incredible concerts and a lively atmosphere you won't forget.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Concerts in Raleigh, Durham this year: John Mellencamp, Dierks Bentley, TLC, Snoop Dogg and Sam Smith

There are several big name musicians visiting Raleigh and Durham this spring and summer that you should be on the look out for.

Red Hat Amphitheater and Raleigh Convention Center could get a makeover

Kerry Painter, general manager and director of the complex, presented plans for an expanded and renovated Raleigh Convention Center and a move for Red Hat Amphitheater, to create a two-square-block destination for meetings, events and entertainment in downtown Raleigh.

Big changes: Red Hat Amphitheater could be relocated as part of Raleigh Convention Center's proposed expansion

Kerry Painter, general manager and director of the complex, presented plans for an expanded and renovated Raleigh Convention Center and a move for Red Hat Amphitheater, to create a two-square-block destination for meetings, events and entertainment in downtown Raleigh.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

PHOTOS: Greensky Bluegrass with The Wood Brothers at Red Hat - Aug 20, 2022

Greensky Bluegrass played Red Hat Amphitheater on Saturday evening, August 20, 2022 in Raleigh, NC

Festival season returns as NC's COVID numbers rise

The increase in COVID cases in North Carolina comes as the spring ushers in the return of beautiful weather with several festivals and concerts planned for this weekend.

Festival safety: Several big events set for this weekend in NC as COVID begin to rise

Central North Carolina has several events planned this weekend, including Brewgaloo, the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival and the return of concerts at the Red Hat Amphitheater.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Alice Cooper performs at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh

Rock legend Alice Cooper performed with special guest Ace Frehley at Red Hat Amphitheater on Wednesday night in Raleigh.

No vaccine or test, no entry: More major music venues make the call

Several entertainment venues across the Triangle are now requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test.

3 Doors Down cancels Raleigh concert in response to new COVID-19 regulations

A rock band is no longer scheduled to come to Raleigh because of recently implemented COVID-19 regulations.

Blackberry Smoke cancels Raleigh show after member tests positive for COVID-19

Southern rock band Blackberry Smoke has canceled their Tuesday night show in Raleigh after a member tested positive for COVID-19.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Red Hat Amphitheater adds green room, gender neutral bathrooms

Just in time for the summer concert season, Red Hat Amphitheater has unveiled some upgrades, including new gender neutral bathrooms and an artist green room.

NC Rebound: Live Music returned to the Red Hat Amphitheater as venue still preaching safety

Live Music returned to the Red Hat Ampitheater in downtown Raleigh Thursday night. The six-week concert series is a big step in North Carolina's rebound from the pandemic.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Red Hat Ampitheater welcomes back live music

A big events venue in downtown Raleigh is ready for a return. The first concert of a new music series kicks off Thursday night at Red Hat Amphitheater.

As pandemic restrictions loosen, event organizers prepare for comeback

The loosening of pandemic restrictions by Gov. Roy Cooper means events are coming back to the Triangle.

Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter

Band Together announces Comeback Fest in Raleigh

Band Together and United Way of the Greater Triangle have announced a benefit concert this fall in downtown Raleigh.

Steve Martin, Martin Short announce joint show at Red Hat

The duo will perform at Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, Sept. 18, along with special guests Paul Shaffer and Della Mae with Alison Brown.