WE'RE GETTING A NEW HOME...AND A NEW LOOK

a photo of a crowd at red hat amphitheater

We're moving...but only one block south! Our sister venue, the Raleigh Convention Center is growing and in the coming years, The Complex will welcome the following:

  • Relocation of Red Hat Amphitheater (2026)
  • A brand new 550-room Omni Hotel (2027)
  • Expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center (2028) 

 

downtown raleigh map showing future location of raleigh convention center and red hat amphitheater

 For information on these developments, see below.

EXPANDING THE FUTURE OF LIVE EVENTS IN RALEIGH

RELOCATION

RED HAT AMPHITHEATER TO GET NEW HOME AND NEW LOOK

Red Hat Amphitheater will shift one block south to accommodate the expansion of its sister venue, the Raleigh Convention Center. Plans include a re-opening of the amphitheater for the 2026 spring season.

The 6,000 person amphitheater is a favorite of touring artists for its unique, intimate setting amongst the Downtown skyline.

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HOTEL

OMNI HOTEL TO BRING 550 ROOMS

Welcoming The Omni to Downtown Raleigh

The Omni Raleigh Hotel is anticipated to include 550 guest rooms and 55,000 square feet of meeting space, which will allow for larger events to take place downtown and support the growth of the Raleigh Convention Center expansion. The hotel will also feature several food and beverage outlets, a rooftop pool, a signature Mokara spa and a fitness center.

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EXPANSION

RCC TO GROW BY 300,000 SQ. FT.

Designing is now underway for the $387.5 million expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center and relocation of Red Hat Amphitheater. The highly anticipated convention center expansion is anticipated to open in 2028 and will include approximately 80,000 square feet of flexible event space and 30 meeting rooms.

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