Located in the city of Raleigh is a small but lively cafe, The Berkeley Cafe. Although small, the ambiance definitely makes up for what the place lacks in space. Check out some of the popular bands, such as Better Off Dead, The Wiyos, Cougar Magnum, The Gougers and many more strumming tunes and entertaining the crowds. The food and drinks available here are pretty good as well, tuck into a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich or a Berkeley Burger while you enjoy the music.

Disco Rodeo is a live music venue located in the city of Raleigh. This venue books musicians that range the gambit of music genres. Disco Rodeo doesn't have a website so you'll have to follow your favorite artist to determine when or if they'll play here next. There's ample parking but come early if you want to grab a good spot in which to watch the bands perform. The venue provides both a ground floor and balcony in which to view the performance but it's standing room only. Disco Rodeo is easy to find off of Interstate 440.

The Fletcher Opera Theater is located on the east side of the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. With an ability to house 600 people, this theater is popular amongst the art loving section of the city's population and many throng to watch classic operas, dance and theatrical productions here. With an elite atmosphere and fine interiors, the ambiance here is very inviting and one must try to catch a show here during a trip to the city.

Kennedy Theater is located in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh. The theater has a seating capacity of around 170 and has state-of-the-art sound and light systems. This unique, black-box structure hosts the nontraditional performances by groups like the "Hot Summer Nights" and the "Burning Coal Theater."

The Meymandi Concert Hall is a premier facility located on the west side of the Progress Energy Center. Usual home of the North Carolina Symphony, the Concert hall can accommodate up to 1700 people at a time. The classic shoe-box like design, narrow sides, and shallow balconies aids in the creation of acoustical masterpieces. For an experience of a complete concert performance, the Meymandi Concert Hall is not a bad option.

Located on Duke University's East Campus, this Auditorium is used by the University's Music Department to conduct shows and promote music. The interiors are beautifully done with comfortable seating, a lovely balcony and a stunning dome shaped roof. The Baldwin Auditorium also has a skylight of florescent lights giving it remarkable lighting even at night. This 890 seat venue can be rented out for a wide range of performances or music concerts.

Spanning across 80,000 acres (32,375 hectares), the Memorial Auditorium located in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts is an excellent facility to catch an event. The interior provides as much beauty as the performances that are held here. The Auditorium seats 2277 and provides high-end lighting and sound. The Memorial Auditorium is home to the North Carolina Symphony and the North Carolina Theater. The Auditorium is available for rent and is able to accommodate any event.

They say variety is the spice of life and that is just what you get at Bryan Center Building, which is located within Duke University. At this center, students and visitors can find a number of shops, restaurants, performing art theaters, ATM machines, the University Box Office and a broadcast studio. This place is fun for all with the amount of things one can do. The trees all around the building offer a well-sculpted look, making it a nice place to relax at after dining at a restaurant here or even after spending some time shopping.

Fletcher Hall is the name of the performance stage located inside the Carolina Theatre of Durham. This venue has stunning interiors and very comfortable seating arrangements with state-of-the-art sound systems and lighting. Fletcher Hall has become a prime spot for touring music acts that are too big for clubs, and more suitable for groups who still want to perform in a more intimate space.

The Durham Armory is a very different venue with its beautiful architectural and historical presence. With a Gothic look, this theater is the perfect venue to catch a musical. A number of events are held here regularly and this place is very popular with the locals. You may just get a glimpse of one of the city's future stars performing here. The Armory is also available for rentals.