NC’s capital city opens 5,500-seat downtown venue

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s capital city has opened a 5,500-seat amphitheater in an effort to boost business downtown with an urban concert venue.

The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that the amphitheater opened Friday with a free open-house that featured seven local acts.

The first ticketed show is the Backstreet Boys who will play Sunday. Besides live music acts, the amphitheater also will host theater productions, a bluegrass festival and possibly a ballet this year.

Information from: The News & Observer

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