Don Gibson Theatre

Shelby, NC · Theater · Capacity: large (300-500) · Genres: singer_songwriter, soul, pop, bluegrass, blues, jazz, folk, rock

Don Gibson Theatre is an intimate 400-seat restored Art Deco theatre in uptown Shelby, North Carolina, originally opened as the State Theatre in 1939 and later reborn as a live music and events venue honoring Shelby native Don Gibson. The room presents nationally known touring artists, tribute acts, comedy, vintage films, songwriter events, and private rentals, with a bar, comfortable reserved seating, adjoining function space, and backstage support areas.