What’s Next for Live at Bay 7?

Following a successful 9 week pilot in early 2026, Live at Bay 7 is taking a break to prepare for our next residency. Join our mailing list to stay in the loop about future events and opportunities to get involved.

Live at Bay 7 will return in 2027!

Live at Bay 7’s mission is to make Durham a national destination for creative ideation and innovative performance, where audiences take part in inspiring, upclose experiences, and diverse communities come together in a space that is reflective of local artistic excellence.

The Mission

The Space

Bay 7 is a 10,000 sq.ft venue at the center of the historic American Tobacco Campus (ATC). Originally part of the world's largest tobacco factory, the space currently accommodates a wide variety of artistic, corporate, and personal events.

  • bridge the gap between large institutional theaters and small community spaces,

  • provide an intimate, accessible home for artists and ensembles who need affordable and flexible performance space

  • foster proximity between performers and audiences that traditional staging cannot offer

  • honor artistic constraints as creative opportunities, making performance lighter, more accessible, and deeply connected to Durham's cultural landscape

The Vision