Dave Chappelle

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Dave Chappelle, the award-winning American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer of television and film, today announces performance at DPAC on Monday, October 21.

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches, and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch, or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free experience.

Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. and/or Dave Chappelle own all rights in the content and materials, including any jokes and sketches (the “Materials”), delivered during his performance. The Materials may not be copied, translated, transmitted, displayed, distributed, or reproduced verbatim (the “Use”), in whole or in part, in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Any Use of the Materials without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. is strictly prohibited and shall be subject to all available legal remedies, whether in equity or at law at the cost of anyone who violates this prohibition.

Dave Chappelle is recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Chappelle’s work has earned him more than 30 nominations and awards in television and film for projects that include his groundbreaking sketch comedy television series “Chappelle’s Show,” comedy specials, and guest appearances on “Saturday Night Live.” Chappelle has received five Emmy awards, including three for his Netflix comedy specials “Sticks & Stones” (2020) and “Equanimity & The Bird Revelation” (2018), and two for hosting “Saturday Night Live” (2017 and 2021). Chappelle has won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album three years in a row, from 2018 through 2020, and most recently in 2023 with “What’s in a Name.” In May 2021, Dave Chappelle collaborated with Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey to host “The Midnight Miracle,” a thought-provoking podcast that uniquely blends salon and variety show traditions while providing a glimpse into the inner lives of the hosts.

Accessible Seating & Accessible Services

DPAC offers a variety of Accessible Seating & Accessible Services to make our performances and facilities accessible to all.

Accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating options including a variety of wheelchair accessible locations and companion seating.
ADA compliant ramp access and elevators to all lobbies and seating areas.
Courtesy shuttles from nearby parking areas, curb-to-seat wheelchair assistance and listening devices at every event.
Plus, audio description, captioning, and sign language interpretation upon request.

Accessible Services - We’re here to help!

For additional information, questions or more specific details on accessibility or any accommodation or service listed below, please contact us via e-mail at AccessibleServices@DPACnc.com.

Accessible Seats - Ticket Purchases

To purchase Accessible Seats, please visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Ticket Center

For additional information, questions or details on an accommodation or service not listed below, please contact us via e-mail at AccessibleServices@DPACnc.com.

Age Requirement

Please note that all guests require a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at this performance. Children must be able to sit quietly in their own seat without disturbing other guests.

NEW - Cashless Payments for Snacks and Beverages at DPAC

Cash is no longer accepted for snack or beverage purchases at DPAC’s lobby bars or snack and beverage stands.
Snack and beverage purchases now require payment using credit or debit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay or a DPAC gift card.
If you happen to arrive at DPAC with cash only, guests may purchase a DPAC gift card in $20 increments at our Entry Lobby Guest Services window. These gift cards can then be used at any lobby bar or snack and beverage stand.

Content Advisory

DPAC offers a diverse selection of entertainment. Not all productions will appeal to or be appropriate for every guest or for all ages. Ticket buyers should take responsibility for making informed decisions regarding their purchases. We recommend visiting the official website of each show to learn more about the show you are coming to see at DPAC. If you ever have questions about the content or appropriateness of a show, please contact us at GuestServices@dpacnc.com.

Doors Open

Our lobby doors open 90 minutes prior to show time.

Event Schedule

6:30 PM- Lobby Doors
8:00 PM- Performance Begins

* Please note all times are approximate and subject to change without notice.

Inclement Weather

All performances scheduled at DPAC normally take place as planned. For more information on our inclement weather policy, please visit INCLEMENT WEATHER FAQ.

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Safety First - Bag Check

For your safety, all guests and their bags are subject to inspection before entry.
This inspection may include the use of metal detectors.
Restricted items include, but are not limited to: Alcohol, Cameras, Glass Bottles, and Weapons of any kind.
In addition, no large bags are allowed including backpacks and large purses 12 or more inches deep.
Small clutch purses are STRONGLY recommended.
For family shows that allow very young children, diapers bags are allowed for guests with infants and toddlers (child must be present).
Safety first is our goal. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback at guestservices@DPACnc.com

Special Effects

For many events at DPAC, the performances contain bright lights, flashing strobe lights and theatrical fog or haze.
DPAC does not control these lighting effects which are designed as part of the show and are used for dramatic effect.
Theatrical fog or haze, comprised of safety tested glycol, glycol/water mixtures, water, mineral oil, or dry ice, is used to make lighting effects more visible, and to create a specific sense of mood or atmosphere.
Some, but not all events provide DPAC with more specific advisories on these effects. When available, DPAC will post any added advisories below.
- This event has not provided DPAC with any specific advisory.

This is a Phone Free Event - Details

Dave Chappelle has partnered with Yondr for all of his events.

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cell phones, smartwatches, smart accessories, cameras, or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space at this event.

Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smartwatches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space.

Anyone seen using a device (phone, smartwatch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue.

We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?

What is a phone-free show?
- At a phone-free show, artists and audiences can enjoy the performance in the moment and without distraction, creating a better experience for everyone.
- No cell phones, smartwatches, cameras, or recording devices are permitted in the performance area.

How does it work?
- Upon arrival at the venue, all phones and smartwatches are placed in Yondr cases by our staff and will be unlocked at the end of the show.
- Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times.
- Guests may access their phones in the designated Phone Use Areas throughout the venue at any time.

For additional information, please visit:
- Yondr Frequently Asked Questions

Tickets

Most tickets buyers purchase right from our website using the Buy Tickets button on this page.
In addition to purchasing online, DPAC offers several other ways to purchase the seats you want to the best Broadway, concerts, comedy, family shows and special events in North Carolina.
Our computerized ticket system enables you equal access to great DPAC seats whether you buy online, by phone, or in person at DPAC.
For more details, visit our Purchase Seats page for complete information on purchasing great seats for all events at DPAC.
All tickets for DPAC events are fully digital and only accessible via your mobile device. A mobile ticket is the safest, most convenient, and flexible way to receive and manage your tickets while increasing protection against fraud. To learn more about mobile entry, please visit our Mobile Entry FAQ.

Video Screens

Currently, this event has not approved using our video screens. Please feel free to check back closer to the event for updates. If approved, we will post notice here.

For many concert, comedy, and special events at DPAC, we offer added views of the stage with two big screens (size: 16’ x 9’) hung to the sides of the stage or above the stage. These big screens can add to the visual experience of our concert, comedy, and special events and give guests seated farther from the stage what we like to call “a tenth row view”. Approval to use these screens always rests with the visiting show and about half of all concert and comedy events do use these screens.

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