The amphitheater is named after former Cary Mayor Koka Booth.
The venue is specifically designed to function as an ice skating rink during the colder months, complete with a covered surface.
The site hosts an annual Chinese Lantern Festival during the winter, featuring hundreds of large-scale, hand-crafted illuminated displays.
The construction of the amphitheater was part of a larger effort to integrate the Regency Park business area with recreational public space.
The stage area was engineered to balance acoustics for both amplified modern concerts and unamplified orchestral performances.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre is a multi-purpose outdoor venue situated on the shore of Symphony Lake in Cary, North Carolina. The facility features a distinctive arched stage structure and a sprawling lawn that can accommodate several thousand guests. It hosts a diverse range of performances, including major concert tours, festivals, and the Summerfest concert series. The venue is operated in partnership with the Town of Cary and is built into a natural setting surrounded by pine forests. During the winter months, the site is transformed into an outdoor ice skating rink. The amphitheater provides both reserved fixed seating and general admission lawn access for patrons.
The top of the lawn looking down toward the stage with Symphony Lake in the background.
Bring a low-profile beach chair or blanket as the lawn is sloped and high-backed chairs are often prohibited in reserved areas.
Check the weather forecast, as shows typically proceed rain or shine unless severe conditions are present.
Pre-order concessions or parking passes if the venue website indicates a high-capacity event.
Attempting to bring full-sized camping chairs that exceed the permitted height restrictions for lawn seating.
Closed for major events during extreme weather; the ice rink operates only during the winter season.
Casual, weather-appropriate attire; no outside alcohol or glass containers permitted.
