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About College of The Albemarle Performing Arts Center
The College of The Albemarle Performing Arts Center (PAC) sits on the Elizabeth City campus at 1208 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. This proscenium theatre capacity runs around 1,000 seats, offering a comfortable, intimate experience with professional staging and a robust program of performances. The PAC features a lobby for pre-show moments, a full stage with a green room, two dressing rooms, and a 24-batten counterweight fly system to support dynamic productions.
Whether you’re catching a concert, a play, or a guest artist, we’ve got you covered with practical guidance on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.
Parking follows the campus policy, so please review the COA traffic rules and parking guidelines before you arrive. The nearest metropolitan area is Norfolk, VA, about an hour away, which can be handy for travelers connecting through major airports or rail. For a comfortable stay, consider Hampton Inn Elizabeth City, Quality Inn Elizabeth City near University, or Econo Lodge Elizabeth City near University. We’ve highlighted affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant options to make planning easy. When events like the United States Air Force Heritage Brass (April 8, 2025) or Coast Guard Guardians Big Band (March 2, 2023) take the stage, secure your seats early for best availability.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1208 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
- Venue type: COA Performing Arts Center on the Elizabeth City Campus, proscenium theatre
- Capacity: approximately 1,000 seats
- Seating chart: official COA seating chart published on the PAC page
- Facilities: lobby, stage, green room, two dressing rooms, and a 24-batten counterweight fly system
- Parking: campus parking policy applies; see COA traffic rules and parking guidelines
- Transit: nearest metropolitan area is Norfolk, Virginia, about one hour away
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Elizabeth City, Quality Inn Elizabeth City near University, Econo Lodge Elizabeth City near University
- Notable events hosted: United States Air Force Heritage Brass (April 8, 2025); Coast Guard Guardians Big Band (March 2, 2023); United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus (planned for Oct 22, 2025; canceled)