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About Kings Barcade

Welcome to Kings Barcade, a staple of Raleigh’s downtown music scene. Located at 14 West Martin Street, the upstairs performance room hosts intimate shows for roughly 250 guests, with seating options including bar stools and wall seats while most performances are standing room only. The building also houses Neptune’s downstairs, offering a multi-use space with its own vibe. Kings Barcade has a storied history dating back to 1999, with a brief closure in 2007 for a parking deck and a revival in April 2010. In October 2023, new ownership took the reins, continuing the venue’s commitment to diverse artists and memorable live experiences.

Plan ahead to secure your seats and enjoy Raleigh’s vibrant downtown scene. We’ve got you with straightforward ticket buying, reliable information, and practical venue details to help you navigate parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining.

Venue details and tips:

  • Seating: ~20 bar stools and 15–20 wall seats. Most shows are standing room, with some chairs available.
  • Capacity: About 250 in the upstairs performance room.
  • Address: 14 West Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
  • Parking: Street parking and decks. Save with 30% off at N&O Deck (214 S. Salisbury St) or Wake Court Lot (215 S. McDowell St) using code KINGSGUEST.
  • Transit: Downtown Raleigh access via GoRaleigh R-Line and other routes.
  • Nearby hotels: The Sheraton Capital Inn, Raleigh Marriott City Center, Clarion Hotel State Capital, and Red Roof Inn are all within walking distance.
  • History: Original Kings opened in 1999 on McDowell St, closed in 2007 for a parking deck, reopened in April 2010 at Martin St, hosting acts like The Avett Brothers, Mastodon, The Shins, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Bonnie Prince Billy, Calexico, and Ted Leo & the Pharmacists. Ownership changed in Oct 2023 to new owners, continuing the venue’s tradition of diverse performances.

Whether you’re planning a night of indie favorites or an intimate set with friends, Kings Barcade is your go-to source for dependable, non-pretentious live music in Raleigh. Secure your seats and tickets easily—we’ve got you covered.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 14 West Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
  • Venue type: upstairs multi-use live music space (Kings) with a downstairs area (Neptune's) in the same building; formerly also Garland downstairs.
  • Capacity: about 250 people in the upstairs performance room.
  • Seating: roughly 20 bar stools and 15–20 seats along walls; shows are mostly standing room with some chairs available.
  • Parking: street and deck parking; 30% off parking at N&O Deck (214 S. Salisbury St) or Wake Court Lot (215 S. McDowell St) with code KINGSGUEST.
  • Transit: located in downtown Raleigh; accessible via GoRaleigh R-Line and other downtown transit routes.
  • Nearby hotels: The Sheraton Capital Inn, Raleigh Marriott City Center, Clarion Hotel State Capital, Red Roof Inn (all within walking distance).
  • Notable events/history: original Kings opened 1999 on McDowell St; closed 2007 for a parking deck; reopened in April 2010 at Martin St; hosted acts like The Avett Brothers, Mastodon, The Shins, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Bonnie Prince Billy, Calexico, Ted Leo & the Pharmacists; ownership change in Oct 2023 to new owners.