Red Hat Amphitheater’s 2024 season broke records with $33.7 million generated in total economic impact while facing a potential closure. In 2023, the amphitheater generated $17.6 million.
Last year, Red Hat hosted 50 concerts with 280,687 attendees, and headliners like Chappell Roan and Lainey Wilson sold out the venue. Plus, CAROLINADAZE and Music for the Mountains debuted at Red Hat, further contributing to the venue’s success.
The community came together in fall 2024 to support the amphitheater as concerns grew about the venue’s upcoming permanent location that would close a portion of South Street. On Sept. 17, Raleigh City Council voted to keep Red Hat downtown, and the venue will move to a permanent space on West Lenoir Street before the 2026 season. The convention center will construct an additional space on Red Hat’s current footprint.
Upcoming concerts for the 2025 season include The Black Keys, Beabadoobee, Sierra Farrell, and Rilo Kiley.
