Parking
*Please note: Due to construction of the new Omni Raleigh Hotel, the two parking lots located directly in front of the Martin Marietta Center have closed permanently as of November 23, 2025.
There are multiple parking locations, all conveniently located near the Martin Marietta Center. Click here or scroll below to view a parking location map.
Accessible parking is available in the Performing Arts Center deck, as well as other locations as notated on the parking location map.
Event parking is $10.00 per car, look for the "Event Parking" signs.
A dedicated drop-off lane is located on Lichtin Plaza.
Lichtin Plaza Drop-Off Lane
A dedicated drop-off lane is now available on Lichtin Plaza to provide a convenient arrival and departure experience for guests. The lane is intended for active drop-off and pick-up only, vehicles may not wait or park in this area. Traffic control staff will be on-site to help keep vehicles moving efficiently.
The drop-off lane is accessed via South Street on the west side of the Martin Marietta Center. Vehicles must enter and exit with right turns only. Please note that left turns into the drop-off lane from South Street are not permitted. If traveling from Wilmington Street, continue to Lenoir Street, turn left onto Salisbury Street, and then turn left onto South Street to approach the entrance.
The drop-off lane will open when doors open for performances and remain open for 30 minutes following performances.
Maps
NOTICE: The exit ramp from Westbound Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd to northbound McDowell St. is closed from 4/15/26-12/31/26. The recommended detour is a right turn at Wilmington St. followed by a left turn on either South St. or Lenoir St.
Directions
From I-40 / South Raleigh
From I-40 take exit 298-B. Go 1.5 miles north on S. Saunders St. Turn right onto Lenoir St. Go 2 blocks on Lenoir St and turn right on Salisbury St. Go 1 block and turn left on South St. The Martin Marietta Center is on the right.
From US-1 / Capital Blvd. / North Raleigh
Take US-1 South into Raleigh. US-1 becomes Capital Blvd. Stay on Capital Blvd., crossing over I-440 (the Beltline). After you cross I-440 go another 3.4 miles south. Capital Blvd. becomes Dawson St. Go 10 blocks south on Dawson St. (0.8 miles). Turn left onto Lenoir St. Go 2 blocks on Lenoir St and turn right on Salisbury St. Go 1 block and turn left on South St. The Martin Marietta Center is on the right.
From US-70 / Glenwood Ave. / Northwest Raleigh
From Glenwood Avenue / US-70, follow the US-70 E. signs toward downtown Raleigh. US-70 travels along Glenwood Avenue, turns onto Wade Avenue, then exits onto Capital Blvd. heading south. Capital Blvd. becomes Dawson St. Go 10 blocks south on Dawson St. (0.8 miles). Turn left onto Lenoir St. Go 2 blocks on Lenoir St and turn right on Salisbury St. Go 1 block and turn left on South St. The Martin Marietta Center is on the right.
Public Transportation
For bus service routes, please visit GoTriangle
The R-LINE, Downtown Raleigh’s free circulating bus, has a stop at the main entrance of the Raleigh Convention Center. The bus runs in a clockwise loop and visits each stop about every fifteen minutes.
For hours of service and more information about the R-LINE, please visit the R-LINE website
Downtown Raleigh Ambassadors
Downtown Raleigh Community and Engagement Ambassadors are an information resource providing a direct, on-street connection to downtown happenings. Further, Safety Ambassadors contribute to the overall safety downtown by patrolling municipal-owned decks as well as the public realm.