Koka Booth Amphitheatre is an amphitheatre in Cary, in North Carolina's Triangle. Next on our calendar: North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (11th year), November 21. Box office, parking, bag and accessibility details below were read from the venue’s own site on October 27, 2026.
- TypeAmphitheatreNot published
- Upcoming1live from our calendar
- WhereCaryWake County, Triangle
- TicketsBox officeofficial seller below
Coming Up at Koka Booth Amphitheatre
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (11th year) Our guide | Nov 21-Jan 10, 2027 | Cary · Triangle | See event page |
From our checked events calendar, matched by venue name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Triangle events.
About Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Town of Cary lakeside amphitheatre with lawn and reserved seating for concerts, festivals and the winter NC Chinese Lantern Festival.
Tickets and Box Office
- Official tickets: Etix (etix.com; phone 800-514-3849).
- Box office: At 8003 Regency Parkway next to Gate 1. As posted 2026-10-27: closed Oct 26-Nov 17 (preparing for the NC Chinese Lantern Festival); Nov 18-20 10 AM-2 PM; Nov 21-Jan 10 2-9 PM (closed Christmas). No phone sales at the office; phone sales via Etix 800-514-3849. In-person purchases carry a 3% processing fee plus tax. Venue is cashless.
- Phone: (919) 462-2025
Parking
Free in Amphitheatre-owned lots (about 1,500 free spaces). Premiere Parking $25 advance/$30 day-of near Gate 1; Preferred Parking $20 advance/$25 day-of near Gate 5; offered at most concerts and festivals. Free ADA lot at 9000 Regency Pkwy (hang tag or plate); free shuttle lots (11000 Regency Pkwy; 175 Regency Woods Place) for select events. Lots open one hour before gates. No RV accommodation. Cars left overnight not moved by 9 a.m. may be ticketed or towed.
Bag Policy
Bags and purses restricted, clear bags preferred (We encourage guests to leave bags/purses at home); all bags inspected. No blankets, towels or mats at concerts or festivals; select lawn chairs allowed (no footrests, canopies, lounge, tri-fold or swinging chairs). Allowed items vary by event.
Accessibility
Venue says it is fully accessible with designated seating and parking at every event; paved walkways, all gates accessible, ramps on the Crescent Deck to lawn and Reserved areas. Accessible seating in all areas (Section 2 Row A wheelchair-only). Accessible parking across from the box office and main gate. KultureCity sensory certified; free assisted listening devices for most events (ID). Sign language interpreters with 3 weeks notice. Trained service animals allowed; emotional support animals not. Venue does not provide wheelchairs.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518
- Map point: 35.72925,-78.79544, from OpenStreetMap (approximate: looked up by venue name). Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: boothamphitheatre.com
Near Koka Booth Amphitheatre
- 1Lenovo CenterArenaabout 7 mi
- 2Martin Marietta Center for the Performing ArtsPerforming Arts Centerabout 9 mi
- 3North Carolina Museum of Natural SciencesMuseumsabout 9 mi
- 4Marbles Kids MuseumMuseumsabout 10 mi
- 5William B. Umstead State ParkState Parkabout 11 mi
- 6Jordan Lake State Recreation AreaState Recreation Areaabout 12 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out what is on at Koka Booth Amphitheatre?
The Upcoming list on this page shows dates from our checked North Carolina events calendar that name this venue; it updates daily. The venue’s own site (boothamphitheatre.com) lists every show.
Where do I park for Koka Booth Amphitheatre?
Free in Amphitheatre-owned lots (about 1,500 free spaces). Premiere Parking $25 advance/$30 day-of near Gate 1; Preferred Parking $20 advance/$25 day-of near Gate 5; offered at most concerts and festivals. Free ADA lot at 9000 Regency Pkwy (hang tag or plate); free shuttle lots (11000 Regency Pkwy; 175 Regency Woods Place) for select events. Lots open one hour before gates. No RV accommodation. Cars left overnight not moved by 9 a.m. may be ticketed or towed.
What bags can I bring into Koka Booth Amphitheatre?
Bags and purses restricted, clear bags preferred (We encourage guests to leave bags/purses at home); all bags inspected. No blankets, towels or mats at concerts or festivals; select lawn chairs allowed (no footrests, canopies, lounge, tri-fold or swinging chairs). Allowed items vary by event.
What We Could Not Verify
- Seating or lawn capacity not published on the pages read.
- No resident groups named.
- County (Wake) is not stated on the official page; we added it ourselves and have not confirmed it with the venue.
- Event times and ticket prices are set per show; confirm on the official ticket page.
Sources
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre: official site (read 2026-10-27)
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre: box office (read 2026-10-27)
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre: parking (read 2026-10-27)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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