About this venue
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts stands out as a contemporary concert hall that brings a premium performing-arts experience to Greensboro. With clean, modern architecture and a sense of occasion from the moment you arrive, it’s designed to suit everything from intimate performances to large-scale productions—making it a true landmark for live entertainment.
Inside, the focus stays on the audience: thoughtfully tuned acoustics, strong sightlines, and comfortable seating help every note and line land the way it should. Spacious foyers and well-planned amenities make it easy to arrive early, find your rhythm, and enjoy the venue before and between acts.
You’ll find it in a highly convenient downtown setting with straightforward access to the entrance. The exact address is 300 N Elm St, Greensboro, United States, and parking is typically available via nearby garages and street options, followed by a short walk to the main doors. For broader guidance on getting around the city, see the text below.
About the city
Greensboro, a lively hub in North Carolina, blends relaxed Southern charm with the energy of a city that embraces big crowds and memorable nights out. Whether you’re coming for a major sports matchup or a concert, almost everything here works in the visitor’s favor: a compact center, easy navigation, and a vibe that makes you want to linger even after the final whistle or encore. The city knows how to host, so the experience often feels just as enjoyable off the venue floor as it does inside the stands.
Getting in and getting around is straightforward, with reliable options at every step. If you’re flying, Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is the area’s main airport, and the drive or onward transport into town is quick and uncomplicated. By rail and intercity service, arriving via Greensboro Amtrak Station (GRO) at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot hub puts you in an ideal starting point for downtown. For local trips, Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA) runs city bus routes, and the city’s wide roads and major interstates make it easy to reach arenas and stadiums without unnecessary hassle.
If you can spare an hour before or after the event, Greensboro rewards you with quick add-ons that fit neatly into any plan. Stroll through Downtown and along Elm Street, where cafés, restaurants, and a walkable city core set the tone, or slow down in green spaces like Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden. For an easy-going pace, there’s also the Greensboro Science Center, plus nearby lakes and parks such as Lake Brandt for a breather. If you like culture with substance, the International Civil Rights Center & Museum adds powerful context to the city—an excellent way to round out a day that started with sport or music.