The Dunn Center

07/09/2026

NCWU has received a $200,000 donation, secured through Representative Allen Chesser, to support critical capital improvements across campus.

07/09/2026

Just a little refresh for Minges stage✨

Ready to see it in action this season?
Tickets are on sale now at dunncenter.com! 🎟️

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from all of us at the Dunn Center! ❤️🤍💙

Wishing you a safe, fun, and memorable Independence Day filled with family, friends, and celebration.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend! 🎆

https://ncwu.edu/dunn-center-performing-arts/

07/02/2026

☀️ It's hot enough to fry an egg outside... but it's always cooler at the Dunn Center. 😎❄️

Looking for a comfortable space to host your next meeting, celebration, banquet, or event? We've got you covered, literally.

Come see why the Dunn Center is the coolest place in town.

https://ncwu.edu/dunn-center-performing-arts/event-space-meeting-room-rental/

07/01/2026

Have you found the perfect place for your company holiday party yet?

The holiday season will be here before you know it, and now is the perfect time to reserve your date at the Dunn Center!

From parties and corporate meetings to banquets, conferences, and community events, we offer versatile event spaces designed to fit gatherings of all sizes.

Contact us today for more information or to schedule a tour.

📞 (252) 985-5197
📧 [email protected]
🌐 DunnCenter.com

✨Don't wait—holiday dates are filling quickly! Reserve yours today! See

Event rental space, meeting rooms, and conference venue in Rocky Mount NC. The Dunn Center serves Eastern NC with flexible spaces for events, weddings, and corporate meetings.

06/25/2026

Need weekend plans?

Join us this Sunday at the Dunn Center for two inspiring art receptions! 🎨

🖼️ Beyond the Walls – Featuring powerful artwork created by artists from Nash Correctional Institution.

🌞 Tar River Art Gallery Summer Exhibition – Showcasing paintings, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, metalwork, woodwork, and more from 37 local and regional artists across eastern North Carolina.

📆 Sunday, June 28
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Dunn Center

Experience two unique exhibitions, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate the creativity of artists from across our region.

Free and open to the public! ✨

06/24/2026

✨ Get your tickets now for Tell Me Lies at the Dunn Center on September 18! 🎶

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/71153889/tell-me-lies-a-celebration-of-fleetwood-mac-rocky-mount-the-dunn-center?country=US&language=en&gclid=

✨ The Gold Dust Tour: Part 2 ✨

You asked for more shows… and we listened.

New dates have been added across SC, NY, CT, NC, MD, MN, and WI! Some venues are already selling fast, a few have sold out, and others are getting dangerously close.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the music, magic, and memories of Fleetwood Mac with us this year.

🎟️ Tickets are waiting… but not for long. Get them at tellmeliestribute.com.

06/09/2026

The Ultimate Elvis Tribute returns to the Dunn Center — and this time, it’s a completely reimagined show! 👑🎤

Starring Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion Cote Deonath, alongside World Champions Alexander Mitchell and Austin Irby, three of the best in the world come together for one powerful night paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley.

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Dunn Center

🎟️ Get your tickets now!
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/67917665/the-ultimate-elvis-tribute-2026-rocky-mount-the-dunn-center

05/28/2026

Coming soon to Mims Gallery at the Dunn Center: Beyond the Walls — a unique art exhibition featuring artwork created by artists from Nash Correctional Institution.

🖼 On Display: June 5 – July 30
✨ Public Reception: June 28
📍 Mims Gallery at the Dunn Center

Explore this powerful and inspiring collection on display throughout the summer.

For more information on upcoming events, visit ncwu.edu/dunn-center-performing-arts/