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The 4 best music venues in Raleigh

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Published on April 16, 2019
The 4 best music venues in RaleighDuke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. | Photo: Lori R./Yelp 

Wondering where to find the best music venues in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top music venues in Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for music venues.

1. Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts

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Topping the list is Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Located at 2 E. South St., the music venue and performing art spot is the highest rated music venue in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 57 reviews on Yelp.

2. Slim's Downtown Distillery

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Next up is Slim's Downtown Distillery, situated at 227 S. Wilmington St. With four stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp, the dive bar and music venue has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Imurj - The Artists' Cafe

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Imurj - The Artists' Cafe, located at 300 S. McDowell St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the music venue, art gallery and bar 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews.

4. Progress Energy Center Meymandi Concert Hall

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Progress Energy Center Meymandi Concert Hall, a music venue , is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 15 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2 E. South St. to see for yourself.


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