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Cat's Cradle - Back Room Tickets

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Back Room in Carrboro, NC

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About Cat's Cradle - Back Room

Cat's Cradle is a two-room live music venue in Carrboro, North Carolina, offering an iconic mix of intimate Back Room shows and the larger Main Room experiences. The Back Room seats around 200 guests with balcony seating available, while the Main Room accommodates about 750 with perimeter fixed seating. Access the Back Room from the back alley, with free town parking nearby and easy transit connections. Whether you’re chasing legendary Nirvana-era shows or modern acts, Cat's Cradle remains a cornerstone of the Triangle music scene.

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Parking options include a free town parking deck beside the Hampton Inn and various municipal lots. Transit is available via Chapel Hill Transit, with ADA support through EZ-Rider. Transit maps and routes are published by local authorities. For lodging and dining, we’ve gathered recommended nearby hotels and eateries to enhance your visit.

Nearby hotels include the Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown at 370 E Main St and the Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill at 311 W Franklin St. When planning your stay, consider these affiliate-friendly partners for convenient lodging during your Cat's Cradle visit. For dining, explore local favorites that pair well with a night of live music, and check back for updated partner recommendations as explicit pricing and availability change.

Note: Cat's Cradle remains open with its original two-room setup. Plans for a new Cat's Cradle space at 107 Brewer Lane are in development, but the historic venue continues to host memorable shows in Carrboro.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Back Room capacity: about 200; Main Room capacity: about 750.
  • Address: 300 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510.
  • Venue type: two-room live music venue (Main Room and Cat's Cradle Back Room) in Carrboro.
  • Seating: most shows GA; Back Room has balcony seating; Main Room has limited fixed seating around the perimeter.
  • Parking: free town parking deck beside the Hampton Inn; other municipal lots; entrances to Back Room accessed from the back alley.
  • Transit: served by Chapel Hill Transit; EZ-Rider available for ADA; Transit maps/routes published by local authorities.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown (370 E Main St); Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill (311 W Franklin St).
  • Notable events: Nirvana and other major acts historically performed at Cat's Cradle; back room has hosted acts like The Old Ceremony; Ween documented a 1992 show there.
  • Renaming/demolition: the site has not been demolished or renamed; expansion plans exist for a new Cat's Cradle space at 107 Brewer Lane (Cat's Cradle New Performing Arts Space), but the original venue remains open.