Pat Metheny: Side-Eye III+ Comes to the Carolina Theatre on September 16

Tickets On Sale Now

DURHAM, NC — February 3, 2026 —Pat Metheny will bring his unmistakable sound to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on Wednesday, September 16. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org.

Pat Metheny has stood at the forefront of modern music for more than five decades. Beginning on trumpet at age eight and switching to guitar at twelve, Metheny was performing with Kansas City’s top jazz musicians by fifteen, an early start that helped shape his sound.

After joining vibraphonist Gary Burton’s group in 1974, Metheny’s horn-like phrasing, lyrical touch and rhythmic fluidity quickly distinguished him. His debut album, “Bright Size Life” (1975), redefined the possibilities of jazz guitar, introducing a new sonic openness and melodic clarity that inspired generations of players.

With more than 20 million albums sold and 20 Grammy Awards in ten different categories (a record unmatched by any other artist) Metheny’s influence extends across genres and generations.

His collaborations span from Steve Reich and Ornette Coleman to Herbie Hancock, Jim Hall, Milton Nascimento and David Bowie. His compositions encompass everything from solo guitar works and orchestral pieces to the groundbreaking Orchestrion project.

A dedicated educator, Metheny became the youngest instructor in the history of both the University of Miami and Berklee College of Music, where he later received an honorary doctorate. He is a member of the DownBeat Hall of Fame, a NEA Jazz Master and an inductee of both the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and the Missouri Hall of Fame.

In 2026, Metheny embarks on a world tour with his new ensemble Side-Eye III+, supporting the release of their self-titled album—the first on his new label, Uniquity Music, which will encompass all of his recordings since 1984 and all future projects.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.carolinatheatre.org.

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About The Carolina Theatre of Durham: 

Carolina Theatre of Durham is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that manages the city-owned Carolina Theatre at 309 W. Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701. The Carolina Theatre of Durham is dedicated to presenting vibrant, thought-provoking film and live performances that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of downtown Durham and the Triangle Region. Visit carolinatheatre.org for more information. 

Contact: Hanna Mercer
Senior Director of Marketing, Carolina Theatre of Durham
(919) 560-3040 | hanna@carolinatheatre.org