Welcome to the Durham Convention & Arts Complex
Unlock your event's X factor at the DPlex
The Durham Convention & Arts Complex (DPlex) is an exciting new offering launching summer 2023 in downtown Durham for conventions, meetings, and events. We invite you to make your upcoming meeting or event a “first-look” for your attendees to experience the venue and enjoy a warm welcome at the DPlex.
Address:
Durham Convention & Arts Complex
301 W Morgan St | Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-9404
A combination of the Durham Convention Center, Carolina Theatre, Durham Arts Council, and the Durham Armory, and expanding outdoor and flexible spaces, the DPlex offers a variety of meeting options for unique exhibits and intimate experiences alike. In addition to the public art installation located in DPlex plaza, meeting attendees will be delighted with artistic add-on options at conferences and events. The Carolina Theatre, Durham Arts Council, and Durham Armory each have unique and rich histories, augmented by museum and mural activations to tell their stories to event attendees. Unlock your event’s X factor at the DPlex – contact us to book this exciting new offering today.
A map of the DPlex facilities in the heart of downtown Durham
Expanded Capacity for Bold Experiences — All in Durham's City Center
DPlex’s compilation of the four diverse venues’ space allows for 30% more attendees than the 35,000 square feet of the recently renovated Durham Convention Center alone. Keynote speakers take center stage at Carolina Theatre's Fletcher Hall, while the Durham Arts Council's reception areas featuring rotating art exhibits wow private and corporate eventgoers, and the Durham Armory adds flexibility as the perfect backdrop for breakout sessions, entertainment, banquets, or seminars. Steps away from the very heart of downtown, nestled around a dynamic plaza and new public art project, with available state-of-the-art convention amenities at venues, you’ll find a variety of activating meeting options.
Clockwise from upper left: Enjoy the unique functionality and character of the Durham Convention Center, Carolina Theatre, Durham Armory and Durham Arts Council.
X Marks the Spot — Meet the DPlex Facilities
The DPlex is composed of four diverse venues – each with its own history and character that will delight your event attendees.
Durham Convention Center
The Durham Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown and anchors the DPlex, just steps away from Durham’s newest hotspots, restaurants, hotels, shops, and art galleries. With 35,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, a team of planning professionals, exceptional cuisine prepared by culinary experts, and on-site audio visual and exhibitor services, it is the perfect fit for any occasion.
Carolina Theatre
Host your keynote in Fletcher Hall, a performance hall graced by musicians, comics, speakers, and theater companies through the ages that has been restored to its original 1926 decor. The historic Beaux Arts-style building also includes two adjacent cinemas and a ballroom. All of the public spaces in the Carolina Theatre of Durham are available for rent, serving as stunning backdrops for cocktail hours and intimate receptions.
Durham Arts Council
The Durham Arts Council is a historic building center in Durham’s city center, today serving as a community hub for arts and culture. The facility includes a 200-seat theatre for performances and presentations, and meeting and reception spaces for private and corporate events. Reception areas are enhanced by rotating art exhibits. A catering center is available to support off-site caterers.
Durham Armory
The Durham Armory strikes a balance of flexibility and functionality, whether it serve as event space for a breakout session, concert, reception, exhibit or seminar. Pop culture enthusiasts will recognize it as the backdrop of an Ernie Barnes painting, "The Sugar Shack," featured in the 70s TV show "Good Times" and Marvin Gaye's 1976 "I Want You" album artwork.