The Progress Energy (formerly BTI) Center for the Performing Arts is located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, between Salisbury and Wilmington streets, 5 blocks south of the State Capitol.

Parking
Progress Energy Center parking deck entrances are along Lenoir and South Streets; surface lot entrances are along Salisbury and Wilmington Streets-$5 per vehicle. Some free street parking is available along South and Kindley Streets, and at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce building (800 S. Salisbury St.).

Directions
Note: Sections of Salisbury Street are closed due to construction. Please follow the directions provided below to avoid road closures.

From I-40 / South Raleigh From I-40 take exit 298-B. Turn onto South Saunders St. towards downtown. Go 1.5 miles north on S. Saunders St. Turn right onto South St. Go 2 blocks. Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts is on the right.

From US-1 / Capital Blvd. / North Raleigh Take US-1 South into Raleigh. US-1 becomes Capital Blvd. Stay on Capital Blvd., crossing over I-440 (the Beltline). After you cross I-440 go another 3.4 miles south. Capital Blvd. becomes Dawson St. Go 10 blocks south on Dawson St. (0.8 miles). Turn left onto South St. Go 3 blocks on South St. Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts is on the right.

From US-70 / Glenwood Ave. / Northwest Raleigh From Glenwood Avenue / US-70, follow the US-70 E. signs toward downtown Raleigh. US-70 travels along Glenwood Avenue, turns onto Wade Avenue, then exits onto Capital Blvd. heading south. Capital Blvd. becomes Dawson St. Go 10 blocks south on Dawson St. (0.8 miles). Turn left onto South St. Go 3 blocks on South St. Progress Energy Center Center for the Performing Arts is on the right.

From US-64 / New Bern Ave. / Northeast Raleigh Take US-64 W. toward Raleigh. US-64 becomes New Bern Ave. Follow New Bern Ave., crossing over I-440. After you cross I-440 go another 2.5 miles west. New Bern Ave. then becomes Edenton St. Go approximately 1 mile on Edenton St. and turn left onto Dawson St.. Go 8 blocks south on Dawson St. Turn left onto South St. Go 3 blocks on South St. The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts is on the right.

Showtime Trolley Services The Showtime Trolley operates every 15-20 minutes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Trolley rides are free. Board at the Trolley Stop signs along the designated route. To see trolley route map, visit www.raleighconvention.com and click on The Raleigh Trolley link in the bottom left-hand corner.