Billions of dollars are being invested into Raleigh's entertainment venues over the next few years as they're upgraded, expanded, and made permanent. Here's what you need to know about the changes.

Lenovo Center

Following the Canes' Stanley Cup win, the Lenovo Center will not host any events for eight weeks as crews work on some massive interior upgrades. While all of the upcoming upgrades won't be completed in that time, expect all lower bowl seating to be replaced and more seats in the lower + upper sections, adding just short of 700 seats to the arena. The Lenovo Center will be back in action for the Cash Money + No Limit Tour on Sept. 19 and Weezer on Oct. 4. Plus, the Canes will host the first game of the NHL season — and a Stanley Cup ceremony — in late September.

Raleigh Convention Center

Raleigh City Council approved a bid to rename its downtown convention center for the first time since its opening. The convention center will be the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center for over half a million dollars per year for 15 years. Plus, the convention center is undergoing a massive expansion with a 300,000 space coming to what is now Red Hat Amphitheater. Speaking of...

Red Hat Amphitheater

A rendering for possible plans to expand the Raleigh Convention Center.

Construction is well underway at the new home of Red Hat Amphitheater, right next door to the current venue. The amphitheater is expected to open for the 2027 concert season — check out the upcoming slate of concerts you can see before the current location closes. Plus, developer Atlas Stark will redevelop a parcel right next to the amphitheater with retail, restaurant, and office space. Expect the space to be optimized for outdoor use, especially on concert days.