Downtown Raleigh Alliance

Downtown Raleigh Alliance Our mission: Advancing the vitality of Downtown Raleigh for everyone.

DRA is an award-winning nonprofit organization whose mission is to continue the revitalization of Raleigh’s downtown by enhancing its quality of life and contributing to its economic success.

What does 22.5 million visits to Downtown Raleigh actually look like? 🏙️It looks like a family spending a Saturday at Ma...
09/04/2026

What does 22.5 million visits to Downtown Raleigh actually look like? 🏙️

It looks like a family spending a Saturday at Marbles. Friends meeting for dinner. A packed park during a Canes playoff game. A concert at Red Hat Amphitheater. A wedding in City Market. A championship parade stretching down Fayetteville Street.

Over the past year, 5.1 million unique visitors made 22.5 million visits to downtown. More than 192,000 came for the Canes’ championship celebration alone, while another 82,000+ additional visitors came downtown for Stanley Cup Final watch parties.

Those numbers reflect something bigger: Downtown Raleigh is where our community comes together. Six years after downtown’s streets were quiet and still, we’ve seen this place become a gathering place again for some of our region’s biggest moments.

There’s still a lot to do, but there’s an awful lot to be proud of, too. The 2026 State of Downtown Raleigh Report gives us a look at how far we’ve come and what’s ahead.

Read the full report 👇
https://bit.ly/3MrAoKe

09/03/2026

Meet Downtown Raleigh’s newest cantina: Cora Kitchen & Cocktail Bar 🧡🥂

This all-day hangout on Person Street serves Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch by day, Spanish-style tapas by night, plus specialty cocktails, wine, and beer.

And with an open-air patio and plenty of outdoor seating, you can savor your food and drinks al fresco.

📍 701 N Person Street

This weekend is the 17th Annual African American Cultural Festival! 🎉African American Cultural Festival - Raleigh NC is ...
09/03/2026

This weekend is the 17th Annual African American Cultural Festival! 🎉

African American Cultural Festival - Raleigh NC is an annual celebration of African American culture featuring a lively street festival in Downtown Raleigh with local vendors, food & drinks, live performances, and community connection.

📅 September 5th-6th 📍Fayetteville Street

September is your last month to take a shot at ArtPutt presented by UNC Health Championship ! ⛳️This surrealist mini-gol...
09/02/2026

September is your last month to take a shot at ArtPutt presented by UNC Health Championship ! ⛳️

This surrealist mini-golf course turns every hole into a work of art, with a self-serve, pop-up course featuring creations from local artists inspired by what makes North Carolina so colorful and unique.

Round up your crew and make a tee time before this one-of-a-kind downtown ARTivation wraps up for good.

Play all 6 holes, complete your scorecard, and turn it in at one of these businesses to redeem a special offer...
☕ 10% off at 321 Coffee
🍦 10% off at Simon Says Dip This
🍳 10% off at Good Day Good Night
🧘‍♀️ 1 free class YogaSix
🏋️‍♂️ 1 free class for you and a friend at Volofit Glenwood South

🎨 Featured Artists: Zac Bender, Jenn Hales, Graymon Ward, and Nico Amortegui

📆 Running through September 30th
🕗 Daily hours: 8am-2am📍Bloc83 Courtyard, 621 Hillsborough Street
Learn more and find the code to unlock your gear 👇
https://bit.ly/4gPben0

09/02/2026

Something good is brewing at Iris Coffee Lab! 🌿☕️

Tucked into a peaceful corner of Downtown Raleigh, Iris Coffee Lab serves inventive seasonal coffee and matcha drinks, plus bagels, sandwiches, bowls, and pastries.

And another concept from the team behind Iris is coming soon: Madeleine in Smoky Hollow! While the full cafe is still on the way, you can get a taste of Madeleine during their Mini Cafe hours, Monday–Saturday from 8am–1pm.

📍725 Tucker Street

The Oakline has been getting people talking. So what's next? 🌳At our State of Downtown event last week, we shared the vi...
09/01/2026

The Oakline has been getting people talking. So what's next? 🌳

At our State of Downtown event last week, we shared the vision for an elevated, tree-canopy promenade connecting Downtown Raleigh to Dix Park. Designed for people of all ages and abilities, The Oakline would create a one-of-a-kind public space for walking, biking, gathering, and exploring while linking neighborhoods, cultural landmarks, and the greenway. And we want all those people visiting Dix Park to come downtown to shop, eat, stay, and enjoy our attractions, too!

Now, we're having real conversations with partners about what it could take to bring that vision to life. Next, a deeper feasibility study will help determine what's possible and what the next steps could look like. We'll keep you posted as the conversation continues!

Read our State of Downtown report to discover what projects are shaping the future of our community and learn more about The Oakline at theoakline.org.
Report: https://bit.ly/3MrAoKe

Renderings: SfL+a Architects, Surface 678, and Preston Montague.

08/31/2026

Red Hat Amphitheater nights just hit different! 🎶 🌇

As summer starts to wind down, there are only two months left to catch a show at the OG Red Hat Amphitheater before the new, permanent venue opens across the street next season.

Heading to a show? Downtown has plenty of local bars and restaurants nearby, plus convenient parking to make your night out easy. Find nearby places to grab a bite to eat or drink 👇
https://bit.ly/3y50POO

08/28/2026

For the person who’s impossible to shop for: get them a Downtown Raleigh Gift Card 🪄🛍️

They can redeem it at 100+ participating local businesses downtown for food, drinks, shopping, entertainment, and more. Skip the guesswork and let them pick their perfect gift!

Purchase a Downtown Raleigh Gift Card and find a full list of participating businesses 👇
downtownraleigh.org/giftcard

08/28/2026

Rev those engines because tomorrow is the Bizarre Bazaar! 🛍️ ⚡

This annual block party in front of Le Dive brings together local vendors, live DJs, tattoos, food & drinks, family-friendly activities, and the star of the show: unique, old-school, and custom motorcycles.

📍14 W Martin Street
📆 Saturday, August 29th 🕔 5-10pm

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