Nine-week performance series brings music, dance, theatre, and storytelling to downtown Durham, January – March 2026
(Durham, NC) The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle (COT) will launch a new interdisciplinary performance series, Live at Bay 7, beginning January 10, 2026, at the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham. The nine-week series will feature live music, dance, theatre, and storytelling from some of the Triangle’s most dynamic artists and ensembles.
Running January through March 2026, Live at Bay 7 will include performances by The COT, RedBird Theater Company, The Monti Live Storytelling, Bulldog Ensemble Theater, and The Justice Theater Project. The series will also showcase work by choreographers Gerri Houlihan, Kristin Taylor Duncan, Kristin Clotfelter, and Anna Barker, along with a residency by internationally renowned performance artist Bill Shannon. Beginning in February, Live at Bay 7 will expand to include a series of concerts co-presented by That Station, including acclaimed rock and country/folk musicians.
“We are excited to explore how Durham and the larger Triangle arts community can bring this beautiful space to life,” says Niccoló Muti, Artistic Director and CEO of The COT. “Walking into Bay 7, you can simultaneously feel history in the walls and an untapped potential for creativity and exploration. It is pure magic.”
One of Durham’s most recognizable event venues, Bay 7 at American Tobacco Campus offers 10,000 square feet of flexible space with a capacity of up to 400 people. During the nine-week takeover, Live at Bay 7 will activate the venue through a mainstage with tiered or floor seating, an upstairs gallery with smaller performance space, and a bar and lounge.
“This series captures what we love about Durham’s creative community,” said Eli Bell, Director of Leasing at CBC Real Estate, American Tobacco Campus. “Live at Bay 7 brings people together through music, performance, and storytelling in a space that was made for shared experiences. We’re excited to support The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle in activating Bay 7 in such a meaningful way.”
In addition to ticketed performances, Live at Bay 7 will also host weekly free and “pay what you can” events. Tuesdays will feature Triangle-based artists leading sessions focused on movement, sound, and improvisation, while a house band led by drummer Jake Richter will play in the Gallery Bar and Lounge on select weekend nights. Fullsteam Brewery will provide local libations for all events.
To view the full calendar of events and purchase tickets online, visit www.liveatbay7.com.
About The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle:
Renowned for its artistic excellence, remarkable versatility of musical styles, and adventurous programming, The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle (COT) is a dynamic orchestral ensemble of 40+ musicians hailing from all parts of North Carolina. Led by Artistic Director & CEO Niccoló Muti, The COT often features classical music’s foremost up and coming talents. Today, it is considered one of the finest professional ensembles in North Carolina and the Southeast. Learn more at www.thecot.org.
