Motorco Music Hall sits at 723 Rigsbee Ave in Durham, NC, offering a versatile entertainment space that hosts a wide range of live performances. With multiple venues under one roof—the Showroom, Garage Bar, Bay5 space, and an inviting outdoor patio—Motorco has long been a staple of Durham’s music scene. Adjacent to the Parts & Labor restaurant, it’s easy to pair a show with great food. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

Whether you’re catching hip-hop, jazz, indie rock, or international acts—often presented by Duke Performances or during themed nights like Grapevine Groove—Motorco offers a welcoming, ADA-compliant environment with a variety of seating configurations. Read on for venue details and practical tips to plan your visit.

Seated or standing, Motorco’s layout helps ensure a comfortable experience. The Showroom theatre seats about 450 and can accommodate around 400 standing at capacity, while Bay5 seats up to ~50 and the Garage Bar holds about 100. For accessibility, Motorco is ADA compliant. Nearby transit options include GoDurham fixed routes and GoDurham Connect microtransit, with Durham Station nearby for broader travel connections. Parking includes street spots, two nearby parking decks, and several surface lots within walking distance. For lodging and dining, we’ve highlighted recommended hotels and restaurants within easy reach, with affiliate recommendations to help you secure convenient stays and meals. Reach out to us for ticket help and event specifics—we’re your easy, reliable connection in the business.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701.
Venue type: entertainment and events space with Showroom, Garage Bar, Bay5 space, and outdoor patio; adjacent Parts & Labor restaurant.
Seating: most shows are standing; side-wall bleacher seating for about 40; some events may have seating called out in event pages; venue is ADA compliant.
Capacity: Showroom theatre capacity around 450; max standing ~400; Bay5 capacity ~50; Garage Bar ~100.
Parking: street parking plus two nearby parking decks and several surface lots within walking distance.
Transit: GoDurham fixed-route bus service nearby; GoDurham Connect microtransit available; Durham Station is a related transit hub nearby.
Nearby hotels: The Durham Hotel, Durham Marriott City Center, Unscripted Durham, 21c Museum Hotel Durham, Residence Inn Durham Duke University Medical Center area, and others within walking distance.
Notable events hosted: Duke Performances has presented hip-hop, jazz, indie rock and international acts at Motorco; the venue has hosted themed nights (e.g., Grapevine Groove), stand-up and touring acts (e.g., John Early, The Band Feel), and events like Durham Mardi Gras 2025.