You got a guy™ for venue tickets
Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts Tickets
Now selling
Upcoming Events at Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
The venue
About Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Welcome to the A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater, a venue within the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. Known for intimate, high-caliber performances—from opera and ballet to concerts and guest events—this venue serves as the home for the Carolina Ballet and hosts a diverse slate of productions throughout the year. Whether you’re planning a night out for a performance or a special event, we’ve got you covered with seating notes, parking tips, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations.
Located at 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, the Fletcher Opera Theater offers an intimate setting with a focused line of sight from every seat. Explore the seating chart to find available seats and secure your the best available price tickets for an upcoming show. Below you’ll find essential details to help you plan your visit, along with trusted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to enhance your Raleigh experience.
Parking options include event parking typically priced around the best available price, with accessible parking in the center’s parking deck. Note that front parking lots may be closed starting Nov 23, 2025 due to Omni Raleigh Hotel construction. The venue provides convenient drop-off on South Street for easy access. For getting around town, GoTriangle bus service and the R-LINE Downtown Raleigh free circulator stop at the center make travel simple. If you’re staying overnight, consider nearby hotels like Raleigh Marriott City Center (within walking distance), Homewood Suites Raleigh Downtown (about 0.5 miles away), and the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel on Salisbury Street. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners for hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth trip. If you’re curious about the venue layout, the official Fletcher Opera Theater seating chart is available for reference to help you pick the best seats for your night out.
Venue highlights include: intimate performance space and strong ties to the Carolina Ballet, with frequent guest performances that add cultural breadth to downtown Raleigh. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned theater-goer, we’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted recommendations to secure your seats with ease.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 600 seats (theater capacity) at Fletcher Opera Theater.
- Address: 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
- Venue type: A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater, a 600-seat theater within the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts; hosts opera, ballet, concerts and more; home to Carolina Ballet as a resident company.
- Seating chart: Official floorplan available (A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater seating chart image).
- Parking: Event parking typically $10; front parking lots closed starting Nov 23, 2025 due to Omni Raleigh Hotel construction; accessible parking in the center’s deck; drop-off on South Street.
- Transit: GoTriangle bus service; R-LINE (Downtown Raleigh free circulator) stops at the center.
- Nearby hotels: Raleigh Marriott City Center (downtown, within walking distance); Homewood Suites Raleigh Downtown (about 0.5 miles); Sheraton Raleigh Hotel (nearby on Salisbury Street).
- Notable events: Carolina Ballet works (e.g., Carmen Suite), performances and guest events; notable appearances such as Vice President Kamala Harris.