Getting Here

There’s a New Star in the Neighborhood, Just 15 minutes off I-40

The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is located at 123 Vivian Street, just off the Durham Freeway (Highway 147, Exits 12B or 13), and adjacent to the famous Durham Bulls Athletic Park. We're part of the award-winning American Tobacco District and access is fast and convenient from Greensboro, Chapel Hill, Cary, Raleigh and all North Carolina regions via I-40, I-540 and I-85.

Driving Directions

From Chapel Hill via Hwy 15-501

Highway 15-501 North toward Downtown Durham / Duke University
Exit 108-B onto Highway 147 South / Durham Freeway
Exit 13 at Chapel Hill Street
Left at top of exit ramp onto Chapel Hill Street
Right at the third stoplight on Pettigrew Street
DPAC is located near the intersection of Petigrew and Blackwell Streets

From Raleigh, Cary and points East

I-40 West
Exit 279-B onto 147 North toward Downtown Durham (Durham Freeway).
Go 7.4 miles.
Exit 12-B at Business 15-501 and Mangum / Roxboro Street
Merge onto Jackie Robinson Drive
Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive past Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP)
Right at third stoplight on Blackwell Street
DPAC is located near the intersection of Blackwell and Vivian Streets

From Greensboro, Burlington and points West

I-85 North to Durham
Exit 172 onto Durham Freeway / Highway 147 South
Exit 13 at Chapel Hill Street
Left at top of exit ramp onto Chapel Hill Street
Right at the third stoplight on Pettigrew Street
DPAC is located near the intersection of Petigrew and Blackwell Streets

From points North via I-85

I-85 South to Durham
Exit 177 at Business 15-501 / Roxboro Street / Downtown
Continue through first stoplight at bottom of exit ramp and follow Business 15 / 501 signs to Roxboro Street
Left at second light onto Roxboro Street / Business 15-501 South (toward Downtown)
Continue 1.6 miles following Business 15-501 signs on Roxboro Street as it merges onto Mangum Street
DPAC is located near the intersection of Mangum and Vivian Streets

Preferred Car Service

Harrison Global Transportation

Harrison Global is the Triangle’s premier transportation company. We offer a modern fleet of Lincoln Town Car Sedans, SUV’s, 25 and 32 passenger mini coaches and Executive Motor coaches fully equipped with Wi-Fi, and live TV. Whether it’s a night out to the DPAC or you next corporate event we can provide and manage all your transportation needs. Call 919.439.2024 for more info.

Public Transportation Options

DPAC – the Durham Performing Arts Center is located at 123 Vivian Street in the American Tobacco Historic District in Downtown Durham and is served by several nearby Public Transportation options. We’re a short 5-10 minute walk from Durham Station, which is the central transportation hub for all DATA Buses.

In addition we are also close to several stops on The Bull City Connector, a Fare-FREE bus service from Duke to Golden Belt, Including Ninth Street & Downtown Durham.

Arts Center Info

Tickets 919.680.2787
Business Office 919.688.3722

The American Tobacco District
123 Vivian Street
Durham, NC 27701

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