Red Hat Amphitheater facts for kids
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| Former names | Raleigh Amphitheater (2010-12) |
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| Address | 500 South McDowell Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 |
| Owner | City of Raleigh |
| Operator | Live Nation |
| Type | Amphitheater |
| Capacity | 5,990 |
| Opened | June 4, 2010 |
The Red Hat Amphitheater is a cool outdoor concert place in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's right next to the Raleigh Convention Center. This spot is perfect for enjoying live music and shows under the sky!
The City of Raleigh owns and runs the Red Hat Amphitheater. They work with a company called Live Nation to bring in different performers. The concert season usually runs from April to October each year. The amphitheater can hold almost 6,000 people! There are 1,800 fixed seats, 2,700 movable seats, and a big lawn area for 1,000 more people.
The name of this venue has changed a few times. When it was first being built, there was a plan to call it the Bud Light Amphitheater. However, rules about advertising alcohol in public places meant this name couldn't be used. Later, on September 4, 2012, a company called Red Hat made a deal with the City of Raleigh. They paid the city over a million dollars for the naming rights. That's how it became the Red Hat Amphitheater!
Awesome Concerts and Shows
The Red Hat Amphitheater has hosted many famous bands and artists. People have enjoyed concerts by groups like Arctic Monkeys, Disturbed, Huddy, Marilyn Manson, Melanie Martinez, and The Smashing Pumpkins. It's a popular spot for big music events in Raleigh.
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- List of contemporary amphitheatres
