The Lounge

a photo of the lounge with tables

*NEW* Pre-Show Lounge Experience

The Lounge

Enhance your pre-show experience when visiting the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh by visiting The Lounge.

  • Private pre-show lounge space, featuring lush décor
  • Exclusive entrance, which opens 90 minutes prior to each performance and at intermission*
  • Dedicated bar featuring top-shelf spirits, as well as one complimentary beverage per guest
  • Access to complimentary light bites such as, mini beef wellington, mini crab cakes, as well as assorted pastries and desserts

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

How To Purchase: 

Tickets for The Lounge are $35* and sold as an add on when purchasing tickets for upcoming performances.

  1. Online (When purchasing tickets to an upcoming performance online or at our Box Office, The Lounge is available as an add on during the purchase process.)
  2. In Person at our box office M-F 10am-2pm (Located at 2 E. South Street Raleigh, NC 27601)
  3. By phone with our box office M-F 10am-2pm (Please call 919-996-8721)

If you have already purchased tickets for an upcoming event and are interested in adding access to The Lounge, please contact our Box Office at 919-996-8721 or pacboxoffice@raleighnc.gov.

*The Lounge may not be available on certain days/times. Taxes and fees may apply. Lounge access does not include VIP and/or meet and greet access.

Private Rentals

The Lounge is also available for private rentals. If interested, please contact Melanie Margarum.

THE LOUNGE SCHEDULE

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the below performances. 
Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.
Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.
DECEMBER 12 7:00PM

CAROLINA BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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DECEMBER 13 7:30PM

THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON - NC OPERA

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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DECEMBER 13 7:30PM

CAROLINA BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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DECEMBER 13 8:00PM

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY - UGLY SWEATER HOLIDAY POPS

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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DECEMBER 14 7:00PM

CAROLINA BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

                       Buy Tickets to The Lounge

DECEMBER 14 7:30PM

THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON - NC OPERA

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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DECEMBER 15 5:00PM

CAROLINA BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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DECEMBER 18 7:00PM

CAROLINA BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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DECEMBER 18 7:30PM

CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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DECEMBER 19 7:00PM

CAROLINA BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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DECEMBER 20 7:00PM

CAROLINA BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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DECEMBER 20 7:00PM

CLARA'S TRIP: A CIRQUE & DANCE NUTCRACKER STORY

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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DECEMBER 21 7:00PM

CAROLINA BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

                       Buy Tickets to The Lounge

DECEMBER 21 7:00PM

CLARA'S TRIP: A CIRQUE & DANCE NUTCRACKER STORY

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

                       Buy Tickets to The Lounge

DECEMBER 22 5:00PM

CAROLINA BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

                       Buy Tickets to The Lounge

JANUARY 24, 2025 8:30PM

FRANCO ESCAMILLA

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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JUNE 20, 2025 8:00PM

LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE

The Lounge will open 90 minutes prior to the performance. 

Entrance is located at the far left doors of A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater.

Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.

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