Plan your night.
Study the program and choose 2 or 3 indoor performances to attend. Don't try to do everything. Allow ample time to get from one location to the next and arrive early. Admission to performance sites is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and programs start at the scheduled times. Programs often draw full houses and late admission is rare. Plan back-up choices in case a show is filled.

First Night Raleigh is a weatherproof event!
Dress in layers for comfort at both inside and outside venues.

Food
Food vendors are located on the Bicentennial Plaza, South Street in front of the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, and Hargett Street near Exploris.

Restrooms
Some performance sites have restrooms available to the public and are indicated on the schedule at a glance page. Portable outdoor facilities are located near the Capitol Grounds and near the intersection of Wilmington and South Streets. See event map for locations.

Accessibility
Most performance sites are accessible to people with mobility impairments. See the Schedule at a glance for indications of accessibility and to find audio described or sign interpreted performances.

Security
Raleigh and State Capitol Police will be on site through the evening to ensure your safety.

First Aid, Lost and Found
The Red Cross First Aid will be located inside the North Carolina Museum of History during the Children's Celebration and moves to a tent on the Lichtin Plaza at 6:00 pm. This is also the headquarters for lost personal items and lost children.