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 5 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 - #3 in Ticket Sales in the U.S. for Venues up to 5,000 Capacity (Mid-Year 2023)
- Pollstar Magazine - #2 in Ticket Sales in the U.S. (Mid-Year 2023); Theater of the Decade Nominee (2021)
- Venues Now - #1 in Tickets Sold in the U.S. for 2,001 - 5,000 Capacity Venues (Mid-Year 2023)
- 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 (2011-2023)
- 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 - 2023 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)
- Triangle Business Journal - #1 Performing Arts Organization in the Triangle (2010 - 2022)
- WRAL.com- Voters' Choice Awards: Performing Arts Venue (2017 - 2022)
