Greensboro, North Carolina

Welcome to
Stage 1 Entertainment

Homecoming celebrations, fight nights, private events, and live shows — all in one place.

Upcoming Events Book the Event Center

What We Do

Four ways to experience Stage 1 Entertainment

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GHOE

The Greatest Homecoming on Earth. Aggie-owned and Aggie-proud, we host homecoming week events for the NC A&T family.

See you at homecoming GHOE Events →
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Boxing

Pro and amateur fight cards from Walter T Johnson Promotions — 113 events promoted across North Carolina since 1999.

Next card to be announced Boxing Events →
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Entertainment Center

Our event space at 1101 Rotherwood Road — open for birthdays, weddings, showers, graduations, and corporate events.

Now accepting bookings Event Center →
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Other Events & Promotions

Comedy shows, concerts, and more — live entertainment promoted by Stage 1 around Greensboro and the Triad.

New shows coming soon Events & Promotions →

Coming Up

The next events on the Stage 1 calendar

New events are on the way. Check the calendar for the latest.

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Walter Johnson, owner of Stage 1 Entertainment

Walter Johnson

Owner · NC A&T Aggie

Walter Johnson has been bringing people together in Greensboro since 1999 — first as a boxing judge, referee, matchmaker, and promoter, and now through Stage 1 Entertainment and its event center on Rotherwood Road.

As a North Carolina A&T graduate, he puts the Aggie family at the heart of what Stage 1 does, from homecoming week to fight night.

About Walter

Get in Touch

Booking the Event Center, reserving a vendor spot, or asking about an event? Call, text, or email us.

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