The Fruit
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.
Details
- Total Meeting Area Square Footage 22,000
- Meeting Rooms 4
Hours
Monday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: Closed
Map
Google Rating
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The Fruit in Durham completely blew me away! I went with my sister for my very first rave, and we had an absolute blast. The venue itself feels like a high-end, highly creative dungeon with different themed rooms and compartments to explore.
The vibe was incredibly welcoming—everyone truly came as they were. The whole night felt wonderfully psychedelic, circus-ish, and translucent, packed with gorgeous holographic colors and neon lights. The production was next-level: DJs spun incredible trance and house music across different stations, and there were breathtaking circus performers hanging from the ceiling, vendors selling unique trinkets, a free popcorn machine, and even people spinning fire outside! We also caught an amazing private showcase featuring local talent doing poetry, dancing, and lip-syncing.
The line to get in moved surprisingly fast. The drinks were a bit overpriced, but honestly, given today's economy and how incredible the experience was, it was totally worth it. We didn't want the night to end. The Fruit is widely creative and imaginative—a absolute must-go! We can't wait to return. -
Drove down here from DC to see Odd Mobb and was not disappointed. I've been to a lot of good venues, so to see a well run, fun, small to medium sized venue in a college down was encouraging. We got in fast despite the show being sold out. The DJ was in the center of the room, which makes for a fun show. The bartenders were pretty fast but there were some lines to get drinks. Lots of bubbles, dressed up fans and good sound. I had a great time and would go back.
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My first time at the venue. I was the line dance call for the Biscuits and Banjos festival. It's located downtown. There's a few lots around the building for parking and it's not free. The entrance into The Fruit is clearly marked. The decor is interesting. Unisex bathrooms. The dance floor is cement, so if you have bad knees or ankles, use caution. The flooring is the only reason why the place received 4 stars. Wood floors are better for dancing. The stage is a good size. The acoustics were great. The bar looked fully stocked. The attendees had plenty of room to square and line dance. I had a lot of fun square dancing and doing the calling for line dancing. The Fruit would be a good place to rent for hosting a celebration, recital, or comedy show.
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I came here to see my brother preform at a festival and the venue was very nice. Spacious, with a large open area for the crowd to mosh and dance with seating off to the side on comfortable couches and chairs. The stage itself was great, the sound quality was crisp and loud, and the lighting was insane, very dynamic and made everything feel much more alive. Everything was set up really well and all the bands did a fantastic job.
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The Fruit is a great venue and small jewel of a theatre, a real treasure to find. The staff, bartenders, hosts, hostesses, etc. were all helpful and kind. If you can get in to see "The Commitment" you should absolutely do so. The cast and crew were incredible and SO talented. I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by some of the individual performances. It was also awesome that there were 3 expressive ASL interpretors for those of us who are hard of hearing or deaf (not something usually provided but SO appreciated!). So often I don't even realize how much I miss until something is interpreted.
I moved here from LA last year and based on my experience tonight I would love to see more productions at The Fruit. This is a beautiful example of what incredible community theatre and local talent is here in North Carolina for us and we should support!
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