You got a guy™ for venue tickets
Dunn Center For The Performing Arts Tickets
Now selling
Upcoming Events at Dunn Center For The Performing Arts
The venue
About Dunn Center For The Performing Arts
The Dunn Center For The Performing Arts on the NC Wesleyan University campus in Rocky Mount, NC, is a versatile hub for concerts, performances, and exhibitions. With intimate recital spaces and a sizable main hall, it serves as a cultural anchor for the region. Whether you’re here for the Wesleyan Season Series, Tar River Orchestra & Chorus performances, or dynamic exhibitions like Life & Art of Charles Schulz, you’ll find a welcoming venue with thoughtful accessibility and practical details to help you secure your seats.
Venue spaces include Minges Auditorium (1,180 seats) and Powers Recital Hall (132 seats), plus smaller rooms like the Carlton Board Room and Mims Gallery. On-campus parking is available on the north and south sides of The Dunn Center, with dedicated ADA parking. Transit is convenient via Tar River Transit, and several well-reviewed hotels and dining options are nearby for a complete visit experience.
Use this page to learn more about seating options, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining partners. We’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-nonsense details to help you plan your trip and secure your seats for an upcoming performance.
For concert-goers and culture enthusiasts, the Dunn Center offers a blend of grand and intimate spaces. Minges Auditorium hosts larger productions and touring performances, while Powers Recital Hall provides a close-up listening experience for chamber music and solo recitals. The Carlton Board Room and Mims Gallery host meetings, receptions, and rotating exhibitions, expanding the venue’s role beyond performance to community engagement.
Parking is straightforward with available on-campus options on both the north and south sides of the building, plus ADA parking for accessibility needs. Tar River Transit provides fixed-route service to and around Rocky Mount, making an afternoon show or evening concert easy to fit into your travel plans. If you’re staying overnight, nearby hotels such as Holiday Inn Rocky Mount I‑95 at US 64, Hampton Inn Rocky Mount, and Best Western Rocky Mount Inn are commonly used by visitors and regularly recommended by our partners for convenient access to the Dunn Center.
Plan ahead: check the Dunn Center Auditorium & Meeting/Banquet Space page for Minges Auditorium seating charts and the latest event information. When you’re ready to buy, we’ll help you secure your seats quickly and reliably.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and address: 3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 (on the NC Wesleyan University campus).
- Venue spaces: Minges Auditorium 1,180 seats; Powers Recital Hall 132 seats; additional spaces include Carlton Board Room and Mims Gallery.
- Parking: on-campus parking available on the north and south sides of The Dunn Center; ADA parking available.
- Seating chart: Minges Auditorium seating chart available via The Dunn Center’s Auditorium & Meeting/Banquet Space page.
- Transit: Tar River Transit provides fixed-route service in Rocky Mount; general service hours and routes are listed on the Tar River Transit site.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Rocky Mount I‑95 at US 64, Hampton Inn Rocky Mount, and Best Western Rocky Mount Inn are commonly used by visitors.
- Notable events hosted: Wesleyan Season Series, Tar River Orchestra & Chorus performances, and exhibitions such as Life & Art of Charles Schulz; recent Tar River Orchestra programs include The Dream of America.