Find Your Place at Centennial
Centennial Campus is more than a collection of buildings. It’s a place to gather, move, learn, eat, explore and spend time with the people around you. With year-round programs and events featuring live music, research talks, panel discussions, free yoga and hikes in Lake Raleigh woods, every visit offers a new way to thrive.
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Where You Want to Be
If you want to be in the middle of it all — without feeling like you’re in the middle of it all — come to Centennial.
We’re an urban oasis close to everything Raleigh has to offer, including the city’s vibrant downtown, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Dorothea Dix Park, the State Farmers Market and major highways. And we’re minutes away from all the beloved landmarks, academic buildings, athletic facilities and other amenities on the rest of NC State’s campus.
You may like it here so much that you never want to leave. If so, you can make one of our corporate partners or office spaces your work home. Or you can make one of our apartment, townhome or condo communities your next home sweet home.
What Will You Do at Centennial?
Need a Break?
Centennial Campus features a variety of options for you to kick back, relax and connect with friends — old and new.
Grab a Bite
- The Terrace Grille at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a great weekday lunch destination with one of the best views of Downtown Raleigh.
- 321 Coffee, an alumni-owned business that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serves coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods in the Venture Center.
- Lakeside Kitchen at the Park Alumni Center offers Southern fusion with a view of Lake Raleigh.
- Flask & Beaker at the Stateview Hotel offers private dining and cocktails.
- A variety of food trucks operate in front of Venture II at lunchtime on weekdays.
Get Moving
- Lonnie Poole Golf Course
- With breathtaking views of the Raleigh skyline, Lonnie Poole Golf Course is the only collegiate golf course designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer.
- Greenway Gear Collective
- Rent a bike, get a quick tune-up or find the support you need to explore Centennial on two wheels.
- Frog Hollow Outdoors
- Get out on the water with kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals available right on Lake Raleigh.
- Centennial Disc Golf Course
- Play a casual round or sharpen your skills on Centennial’s on-campus disc golf course.
- Capital Area Greenway
- Walk, run or ride along the Capital Area Greenway, with easy connections from Centennial to miles of Raleigh trails.
Get Social
Mark your calendars for our favorite holiday 🎸
919 Day invites you and your family to celebrate all things that make The Triangle feel like home. This year, @thatstation and @ncstatecentennial are bringing you a night packed with live music, local flavor and fun for the whole family.
You won`t want to miss performances from this year`s lineup:
– Susto Stringband
– ¡Tumbao!
– Nolen Durham
While you`re there, explore a local artisan vendor market, fuel up at a food truck, sample sweet potatoes, learn about local pottery and more!
Details:
When:
⏰ Saturday, September 19th, 2026 / Gates open at 5 p.m.
Where:
📍The Corner on NC State`s Centennial Campus (941 Main Campus Drive)
Admission + Parking:
🎟️ FREE! No tickets required for entry.
Join us for an incredible night of live music on The Corner at NC State’s Centennial Campus – 941 Main Campus Drive. Picnic blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, but no pets or outside alcohol are allowed.
See you at The Corner!
Great Music. Great Company. Golden hour at The Corner. 🎶🌞
Artist Notes continues with FREE nights of music and storytelling at NC State Centennial Campus.
Save the date for our last two concerts of the series:
Friday, July 24: IAMDYNAMITE (@iamdynamiteband )
Opening Act: Rich Richards
Food Truck: Kao Thai
Friday, August 7: Joseph Terrell of Mipso (@mipso)
Opening Act: Emily Burdette
Food Truck: Blue Window
⏰ Gates open at 6:30, music starts at 7 p.m.
📍The Corner is located at 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
🎟️ The event is FREE and so is parking
For more details and FAQs, visit the link in our bio or go.ncsu.edu/CampusConcerts26
Artist Notes is presented by That Station and Lincoln Theatre.
Be sure to check back for MORE live music events coming to The Corner this year.
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We`ve missed having everyone at The Corner. 🎶
We`re finally back with more music and storytelling at Artist Notes this Friday, July 10. Join us for electric performances by @larryandjoe and our opening act, @couldntbehappiers.
⏰ Gates open at 6:30 p.m. – show starts at 7 p.m.
📍The Corner is located at 941 Main Campus Drive
🍴Food Truck on site: @arepaculturenc
✅ Personal coolers, leashed and friendly pets, personal picnic blankets and chairs allowed. Bags subject to search upon entry.
Come out and enjoy a night under the lights! See you this week at The Corner.
