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.
National Awards & Nominations
- Curbed: 21 Most Spectacular Theaters in the U.S. (2018)
- International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA):
- Theater of the Year Award (2018)
- Theater of the Year Nominee (2023, 2024)
- Pollstar: Theater of the Decade Nominee (2021)
National Rankings (Based on Ticket Sales & Attendance)
- Billboard: Ranked Top-Ten in America 10 Times | 2012 - 2024
- Pollstar: Ranked Top-Ten in America 15 Times | 2010 - 2024
- Venues Now: Ranked Top-Ten in America 14 Times | 2010 - 2024
Regional "Best of" Awards
- 5 West: Gold Winner for Best Live Theater: 4 Time Winner (2022 – 2025)
- Carolina Parent: Reader’s Favorite Award: 6 Time Winner (2014 – 2019)
- Durham Magazine: Best Venue for Live Music: 14 Time Winner (2011 – 2024)
- Indy Week: Best of the Triangle Awards, Best Live Theater Venue: 12 Time Winner (2009 – 2022)
- Midtown Magazine: Diamond Award Gold Winner for Best Live Theater: 11 Time Winner (2015 – 2025)
- NC Travel Industry Association: NC Visitor Attraction of the Year (2018)
- The Herald Sun: Reader’s Choice Award: Best Venue for Live Entertainment: 9 Time Winner (2009 – 2018)
- TripAdvisor: Travel’s Choice Award: 10 Time Winner (2012 – 2024)
- Triangle Business Journal: #1 Performing Arts Organization: 15 Time Winner (2010 – 2024)
- WRAL.com: Voters’ Choice Awards Best Performing Arts Venue: 8 Time Winner (2017 – 2024)
