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Welcome to Cole Auditorium, a community-centered performing arts venue on the Richmond Community College Hamlet campus. Since opening in 1999 and reopening in 2017 after a major renovation, Cole Auditorium hosts a diverse lineup of headliners and RCC Performing Arts Series events. The venue offers an intimate setting with reserved seating across Front Orchestra and Front Mezzanine, totaling 968 seats.
Whether you’re planning a night with world-class music, theatrical productions, or family-friendly shows, you’ll find straightforward parking, easy transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to complete your visit. We’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted partner recommendations to help you secure your seats with ease.
Venue details: Cole Auditorium is a dedicated performing arts space on the RCC Hamlet campus at 1042 W Hamlet Ave., Hamlet, NC 28345. The venue features reserved seating with labeled rows in the Front Orchestra and Front Mezzanine and includes accessible seating. On-campus parking is free and located near the main entrance for convenient access. For travelers, Hamlet’s Amtrak Station is a short drive away, with additional local transit options nearby. Nearby lodging includes options such as Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockingham West and Quality Inn & Suites Rockingham for easy overnight stays. Notable past performers include Kenny Rogers, The Beach Boys, Oak Ridge Boys, Phil Vassar, Martina McBride, Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, Cirque-tacular, and RCC Performing Arts Series. Ready to see what’s on stage next? We’ve got you covered—secure your seats with a trusted local connection.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 968 seats (608 in the orchestra, 360 in the mezzanine; 10 accessibility seats).
- Address: 1042 W Hamlet Ave., Hamlet, NC 28345.
- Venue type: Performing arts auditorium and community center on Richmond Community College’s Hamlet campus.
- Seating chart: Reserved seating; sections include Front Orchestra and Front Mezzanine with labeled rows (A-M, T-W, etc.).
- Parking: Free on-campus parking with proximity to the main entrance.
- Transit: Hamlet Amtrak Station serves rail travel (2 Main St) and nearby transit options exist; station is a short drive from the venue.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rockingham West (1.5–2 miles away); Quality Inn & Suites Rockingham (about 4 miles away); Red Roof Inn Rockingham (nearby).
- Notable events: Opened 1999; has hosted headliners such as Kenny Rogers, The Beach Boys, Oak Ridge Boys, Phil Vassar, Martina McBride; also hosted Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol and Cirque-tacular; RCC Performing Arts Series ongoing.
- Renovation/status: Underwent a significant renovation with a 2017 reopening; venue remains active and not demolished or renamed.