Truliant Amphitheater Seating Chart
Truliant Amphitheater — PNC Music Pavilion until January 2026 — is one of Charlotte's largest outdoor concert venues, at 707 Pavilion Boulevard in University City, near the US 29 and I-485 interchange. It opened in 1991 as Blockbuster Pavilion, and Live Nation runs it. It has covered seats under a pavilion roof and an open lawn behind them.
Quick answer
Truliant Amphitheater, called PNC Music Pavilion until January 2026, has 8,658 theater seats, 7,062 of them under the pavilion roof, plus a lawn for up to 10,154 people. Those are the figures from Live Nation, which runs the venue.
- The Truliant name came on January 8, 2026, in a naming deal with Truliant Federal Credit Union.
- It opened in 1991 as Blockbuster Pavilion and was PNC Music Pavilion from 2013.
- The lawn is uncovered, and outside lawn chairs are not allowed.
- For private events, Live Nation rents out the stage for receptions of up to 250 guests.
Sections at Truliant Amphitheater
Truliant Amphitheater has covered reserved seats under the pavilion roof, an uncovered lawn, and premium areas sold on their own. These 6 areas come from the venue's own guides, with seat counts from Live Nation, which runs it.
- Pit — early entry with a Truliant Fast Lane pass
- Covered reserved seats — 7,062 seats under the pavilion roof
- Viewing decks — in sections 4 and 10, sold as an add-on, first come, first served
- Lawn — uncovered, with room for up to 10,154 people
- VIP boxes, suites and clubs — sold through the season-ticket office
- Truliant VIP Club — a private club with its own bar and restrooms
Best seats at Truliant Amphitheater
Only the seats under the pavilion roof are covered: 7,062 of the 8,658 theater seats. The lawn is open to the sky, and the venue says shows go on in almost any weather, so choose a covered seat if the forecast looks wet. The viewing decks in sections 4 and 10 are sold as an add-on, first come, first served. Wheelchair and companion seats are in sections 1, 3, 4, 7 and 9, and seats for guests with low vision or hearing loss are in section 1.
Tips before you go
Parking comes with your ticket, and paid upgrades get you closer lots or early entry. Rideshare drivers should use the A/B parking gate, reached from Pavilion Boulevard off Route 29. Outside lawn chairs are not allowed; rent one at the stands at the top of the lawn instead. Small blankets up to 3 by 5 feet are fine. Bags must be clear and no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a small non-clear bag up to 6 by 9 inches. The box office opens at noon on show days only, and Gates 2 and 3 take every ticket type.
How to read the Truliant Amphitheater seating chart
The pavilion roof covers 7,062 of the venue's 8,658 theater seats, so the rest of the reserved seats and the whole lawn are open to the weather. The lawn holds up to 10,154 people. Two ramps lead to it: one in North Plaza, and one to the right of section 1 that connects to South Plaza.
Section numbers on the chart include 1, 3, 4, 7 and 9, which have wheelchair and companion seats, and 4 and 10, which hold the viewing decks. VIP boxes, suites and clubs are sold through the season-ticket office. Once inside, you must show your ticket each time you walk from the plazas back into the seating areas.
Four gates serve the venue. Gates 2 and 3 take every ticket type, the Truliant Fast Lane gate sits next to Gate 2, Gate 1 is the VIP Club's own entry, and Gate 4 is used mainly for the biggest shows. First aid is in the middle of North Plaza, the plaza on your left as you face the stage.
Building a seating chart for an event at Truliant Amphitheater
Live Nation rents Truliant Amphitheater for private events. The lower pavilion seating can be cleared into an open floor for a dinner, an awards night or a business meeting. The stage hosts receptions for up to 250 guests, and the VIP Club, with two bars, open-air lounge seating and a private entrance, can be booked on its own. Whichever space you book, the maker below lets you lay out the tables, assign guests and export a PDF for the event staff.
Hosting a private event at Truliant Amphitheater?
Build a seating chart for your Truliant Amphitheater event — banquet rounds for the dinner, rows for the program, head tables wherever the format calls for them. The maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF you can hand the Charlotte venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many people does Truliant Amphitheater hold?
- Truliant Amphitheater, called PNC Music Pavilion until January 2026, has 8,658 theater seats, 7,062 of them under the pavilion roof, plus a lawn for up to 10,154 people. Those are the figures from Live Nation, which runs the venue.
- What are the best seats at Truliant Amphitheater?
- Only the seats under the pavilion roof are covered: 7,062 of the 8,658 theater seats. The lawn is open to the sky, and the venue says shows go on in almost any weather, so choose a covered seat if the forecast looks wet. The viewing decks in sections 4 and 10 are sold as an add-on, first come, first served. Wheelchair and companion seats are in sections 1, 3, 4, 7 and 9, and seats for guests with low vision or hearing loss are in section 1.
- What sections does Truliant Amphitheater have?
- Main sections include: Pit — early entry with a Truliant Fast Lane pass; Covered reserved seats — 7,062 seats under the pavilion roof; Viewing decks — in sections 4 and 10, sold as an add-on, first come, first served. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Truliant Amphitheater located?
- Truliant Amphitheater is at 707 Pavilion Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262, in the University City area near the US 29 and I-485 interchange. Parking comes with every ticket. Rideshare drivers should enter at the A/B parking gate from Pavilion Boulevard off Route 29, and accessible parking is in the lot in front of the box office.
- How do I plan a private event at Truliant Amphitheater?
- Contact Live Nation's special-events team, which rents the pavilion, the lawn, the plazas, the parking lot, the stage and the VIP Club. Then plan the tables in the maker on this page and export a PDF for the event staff.