Awards & National Rankings
Top 5 In America. #1 With Our Fans
DPAC is honored to be regionally and nationally recognized as one of the top theaters in the nation. Since opening in 2008, DPAC has entertained over six million guests with a wide variety of Broadway, concert, comedy and special events.
- International Buyers Association (IEBA) - Theater of the Year Award (2018)
- Billboard Magazine - #4 in Ticket Sales in the U.S. for Venues up to 5,000 Capacity (2023)
- Pollstar Magazine - #5 in Ticket Sales in the U.S. (Mid-Year 2024); Theater of the Decade Nominee (2021)
- Venues Now - #3 in Ticket Sales in the U.S. for 2,001 - 5,000 Capacity Venues (Mid-Year 2024)
- 5 West - Best Live Theatre (2022 - 2024 Diamond Awards)
- Carolina Parent - Reader's Favorite Award: Performing Arts (2014 - 2019)
- Curbed- 21 Most Spectacular Theaters in the U.S. (2018)
- Durham Magazine - Best Place for Live Music (2011 - 2024)
- Durham Magazine- Best Place for Live Theater (2011 - 2017)
- Indy Week - "Best of" Winner for Best Live Theater Venue (2009 - 2022)
- Midtown Magazine - Best Live Theatre (2015 - 2024 Diamond Awards)
- North Carolina Travel Industry Association- NC Visitor Attraction of the Year (2018)
- The Herald Sun - Reader's Choice Award: Best Live Entertainment (2009 - 2018)
- TripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence (2012 - 2020, 2024)
- Triangle Business Journal - #1 Performing Arts Organization in the Triangle (2010 - 2023)
- WRAL.com- Voters' Choice Awards: Performing Arts Venue (2017 - 2023)
