About this venue
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek is a major open-air concert amphitheatre in Raleigh, also known as Walnut Creek Amphitheatre. Opened in 1991, with an overall capacity of about 20,601, it blends a covered pavilion with a wide lawn area—built for big touring productions and summer shows under the sky.
The experience is shaped by a clear layout: roughly 6,847 reserved seats in the pavilion (with a significant covered portion) and space for around 13,653 more on the lawn. Sound and staging are tuned for large outdoor performances, and you’ll find multiple food and drink points plus practical on-site services that keep the night running smoothly.
The exact location is 3801 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, United States. On-site parking surrounds the approach to the entrances, with General and quicker-entry options (Premier/Reserved); for quick drop-off use Gate 2, and pick-up is handled at Lot F. Once you’ve got your venue arrival sorted, the broader city-transport overview continues in the text further down the page.
About the city
Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, blends the easygoing feel of a green city with the buzz of a university and tech hub, making it a natural destination for top-tier sports and live music experiences. Crowds here love a great beat and a big game, and the city matches that energy with arenas, stadiums, and concert spaces that comfortably handle major productions. Beyond the event itself, Raleigh offers a wide range of dining and accommodation options for different budgets, from downtown hotels to convenient stays in quieter neighborhoods. Visitors often highlight how straightforward and pleasant the city is to navigate, so it’s easy to plan your day around the program you’ve chosen.
Getting in and moving around is simple thanks to Raleigh’s solid transport infrastructure: most flights arrive via Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), while rail and intercity services bring you to Raleigh Union Station. Within the city, GoRaleigh runs local service, and GoTriangle connects the wider Triangle region, which in practice means easy transfers to key arenas and stadiums without hassle. If you’re driving, major routes like I-40 and the I-440 beltline make it easier to reach event areas and parking. It also helps that major venues, including Lenovo Center, are well integrated into the city’s flow, so planning your evening stays refreshingly simple.
If you have a bit of time before or after the event, Raleigh delivers an effortless “tourist bonus”: a stroll through downtown and along Fayetteville Street, a break in historic neighborhoods like Historic Oakwood, or a quick stop at City Market is often enough to feel the city’s character. Culture lovers often visit the North Carolina Museum of Art and its park, while outdoor downtime is covered by Pullen Park and the many greenways that give the city a calmer rhythm. Add craft breweries, great BBQ, and the evening vibe of the Warehouse District, and you get an experience that neatly rounds out any game or concert.
