An inclusive performance, art and live music venue for artists by artists in Durham, NC. Formerly known as the Durham Fruit and Produce Company, a century ago this 22,000-sqft warehouse complex housed giant coolers for fruits and veggies arriving by train. Today, The Fruit is a social enterprise dedicated to making and experiencing visual and performing arts that include dance, painting, photography and performance arts.
I really enjoy this place. Great vibe and nice people!
Stephen Bee
Dec 11, 2025
5
Oddities show was incredible!! Loved the vendors, very off the wall items for sale, creative artists providing music, really cool experience.
Damon Magnuson
Dec 3, 2025
5
The Fruit is one of the best establishments in the Durham area.
I have been to several events at The Fruit. I haven't been to a single event there that wasn't amazing, well staffed, bathrooms in great shape, and that I felt safe and comfortable at.
Stacey M
Nov 9, 2025
5
I really enjoyed this venue. I thought the sound was great and I enjoyed getting close to the set. The bar had some lines, but not terrible. Would definitely come here again.
Jocelyn Bramell
Oct 19, 2025
5
I love this venue, i just wish that it was managed better. The experience has definitely gone downhill under most recent management.
Frank Taylor
Oct 6, 2025
5
Saw there great bands there. Good place to see a show.
Michael Minton
May 3, 2025
5
The Fruit is always a good time. Great people work there. Met some awesome people.
Bethany Evans
Apr 12, 2025
4
Your experience will vary depending on the event. Sometimes they have venue-wide events that include every room, so you can listen to a DJ in one room, then move to another, then another. Sometimes they're not very clear and you'll find out the event only includes one room and you're stuck with a bar that takes an hour to serve you.
