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Performance Venues

From thought-provoking plays and exuberant musical theatre to beautiful dance and music concerts, the College of Arts + Architecture presents dozens of programs each year. Learn more about our main performance spaces!

Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts

Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts is the university’s state-of-the-art facility, featuring a versatile Black Box Theater and the beautiful proscenium-style Anne R. Belk Theater. More than a venue, Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts offers a space to challenge preconceptions and offer students, faculty and audiences new ways of seeing the world in order to stimulate and amplify community dialogue. The Departments of Dance, Music and Theatre, as well as esteemed guest artists, are headliners at Robinson Hall. Parking for Robinson Hall is in East Deck 1, 9110 Mary Alexander Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262.

Anne R. Belk Theater

The first of Robinson Hall’s three stories houses the 336-seat Anne R. Belk Theater, which features a 3,500-square-foot proscenium stage equipped with an orchestra pit for opera and musical theatre performances. The theater is primarily used for performances by our performing arts units, including Department of Dance concerts, Department of Music ensemble concerts and select Department of Theatre productions.

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Black Box Theater

The Black Box Theater in Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts can be adapted to accommodate up to 125 patrons for a variety of unique and intimate theatre experience. This theater is primarily used for Department of Theatre productions.

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Dance Lab (Robinson 118)

The Dance Lab (Robinson 118) is a dance studio that is also equipped with stage lighting, cyclorama, curtains and blacks to create a performance space with a maximum seating capacity of 120. The 3,156 square foot space is primarily used by the Department of Dance for student showcases or class showings.

 

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Rowe Arts

One of the most distinctive buildings on campus, Rowe Arts was designed by Charlotte architect Murray Whisnant and was named for Oliver R. Rowe, a prominent arts philanthropist and advocate for the university in its early decades. Originally home to all the arts at UNC Charlotte, Rowe now houses the Department of Art & Art History but still maintains a dance studio, a White Box Theater and the Rowe Recital Hall. Parking for Rowe Arts is in East Deck 1, 9110 Mary Alexander Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262.

Rowe Recital Hall

Rowe Recital Hall is located in the Rowe Arts building and has an audience capacity of 370. It is the home of the Department of Music’s Faculty & Friends Concert Series and select student performances, including the Opera Workshop and Musical Theatre Workshop.

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White Box Theater

In addition to Robinson Hall’s state-of-the-art performance spaces, the Department of Theatre also has a White Box lab space dedicated to the development of student projects. While serving as a classroom and rehearsal space, the White Box is a home for student-run productions, including 24/7: The Student 24-hour Play Festival.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Expand each question below to get all the information you need before attending a performance.

Are there assigned seats for performances?

No. All seating for our performances is unassigned (general admission), and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

When do the doors open for the performances?

The house will open one half hour prior to performance time: 7 p.m. for evening performances and 1:30 p.m. for the matinees.

Can I take photos or video during the performances?

No. As a courtesy to the performers and other patrons and to remain in compliance with licensing, we do not permit photography or recording of any kind. The College often hires photographers for our programs and makes photos publicly available.

Do you offer free parking for your performances? Where is the parking located?

Yes, we offer complimentary parking for all performances! Just stop by the Box Office to have your parking ticket validated. Parking is located in East Deck 1, just past Robinson Hall on the right side of the street. Please click here to find directions to the parking deck on Google Maps. For accessible parking, there is a lot located directly across the street from Robinson Hall. The ticket machine does not need to be paid during performances.

Are there accessibility services offered for performances?

UNC Charlotte is committed to having an accessible campus for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals should email the request to accessibility@charlotte.edu or contact the Office of Disability Services at 704‑687‑0040. Requests should be made at least seven business days prior to the event.

CoA+A Digital Programs

At a performance or want to see what’s been on our stages? Visit our Digital Programs page to see links to current and past performance programs.

CoA+A Digital Programs