High Point, NC

Centennial Station Arts Center

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Centennial Station Arts Center is historic freight-depot arts center operated by High Point Arts Council with a stage, backstage dressing rooms, dance floor and sound system, hosting concerts and arts events.. The listed capacity is 250 guests — official facility capacity, which gives performers a useful sense of the audience scale. Established stage or production infrastructure is part of the venue setup, reducing the amount a performer may need to build from scratch. Musically, Soul, jazz, big band, and related styles fit naturally with the programming here. For musicians, the strongest fit is a polished act with clear stage presence and material that matches the venue’s audience and event format. Centennial Station Arts Center is best suited to performers that understand the room, adapt their dynamics to the audience, and approach the date as a specific venue fit rather than a generic booking. Overall, it offers musicians a distinct performance setting where the live show can become a meaningful part of the audience experience.

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336-889-2787 ext 25

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Capacity
250
Age policy
21+
Genres
Big Band, Jazz, Latin, Soul
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Address
121 S Centennial St, High Point, NC 27260, United States
Venue phone
336-889-2787 ext 25
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