Durham Events Calendar
Inspiring FOMO since 1869
Every day in the Bull City, there’s a wide variety of events happening to help you connect with our vibrant community. In fact, our event calendar hosts more than 5,000 visitor-friendly, Durham-grown events per year. Event organizers, small businesses and other organizations put together events like concerts, social gatherings, fund raisers, fairs, festivals and more, all designed for connection and sharing of cultures. If you're already here or planning a trip, use our search function below to find events suited to all interests and ages, from festivals and holiday headliners to creative DIY events, trivia nights, art exhibits, makers' markets and more.
Plan a Trip Around Durham's Biggest Annual Events
Durham is home to many homegrown festivals and events that happen annually and are easy to plan a trip around. From beats to barbecue and everything in between, check out our seasonal events page to find the perfect time to visit the Bull City.
Submit an Event to our Calendar
If you're a Durham-based venue or organization and you'd like us to include your event on our calendar, follow the link below to find our submission guidelines and submit your information.
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Featured Events
NY Dog Film Festival
The NY Dog Film Festival® is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people. The Festival is a medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world with a canine theme. The Festival premieres every year in New York City, then travels to theaters across the United States and Canada with 10% of every ticket benefiting a local dog rescue. The 15 films in the “10th Annual Dog...
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Durham Bulls FanFest
Play catch on the field, kids run the bases, and a stadium scavenger hunt. Take in all the Bulls excitement with the season opener streamed live on the Blue Monster (@ CLT, 6:30PM), Clubhouse tours, and Wool E. Bull Meet and Greet opportunities!Stick around and keep a pen handy for Carolina Blaze Pro Softball Autographs and photo opportunities, and enjoy the unique experience of a petting zoo and firepits at the park with the fam!
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Bull City Food & Beer Experience
Please note: All ticketholders must be 21+ to attend.
A signature DPAC event is back! This year the event features 30 triangle restaurants paired with breweries spread throughout all three DPAC floors featuring unlimited samplings and the Harris Onstage Experience showcasing live music & a variety of local food vendors. Make sure you visit each level of DPAC’s lobbies and the stage for the full experience and come join your friends while helping a great cause!
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The Orchestra Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members
Over the years, the members of THE ORCHESTRA have played ELO’s greatest hits to millions of fans in over fifty countries.
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Hannah Berner
Hannah Berner is a stand-up comedian and New York Times Best-Selling author known for her relatable humor and charismatic crowd work. She rose to prominence with her debut comedy special “We Ride at Dawn” which premiered at #2 on Netflix. Berner hosts two hit podcasts, Giggly Squad alongside Paige DeSorbo and Berner Phone with Des Bishop, which have garnered over 100 million combined downloads. After a sold-out national tour, Berner and DeSorbo recently released their...
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Sunset Paddle on Falls Lake
Enjoy a relaxed evening on the water as you paddle out to watch the sunset. As the sun disappears below the horizon, spend some time soaking in the colors and sounds of the evening before slowly making your way back to shore. Discover the sights and sounds of the early evening hours on this relaxing and fun paddle. Beginners welcome, but a basic knowledge of how to steer your boat is encouraged. Frog Hollow also...
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Uneasy Peace: Bennett Place Surrender's 161th Anniversary
A commemoration of the surrender negotiations at Bennett Place that led to the largest surrender of the American Civil War. Learn more about how Generals Johnston and Sherman's three meetings at the Bennetts' home reflected the broader national debate over how to reunite the nation & remake the United States without slavery. Explore how veterans, civilians, and freed people alike experienced and thought about the end of the American Civil War and what would come...
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Friday Night Live: Ravary
Justin Ravary Ellis is an independent pop/rock singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist (bass, guitar, drums) and music instructor in...
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The Duke Street Dogs
The Duke Street Dogs are a four-piece acoustic band out of Durham, NC. They play songs written by Dog Michael Borstelmann, as well as...
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SunSets Evening Rooftop DJ Sets!
From the mind of Jorden The DJ comes a new way to unwind after work and get your weekend started off on the right note. Every 2nd and 4th...
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Pregame Fridays!
Every Friday at Club Era they pick a spotlight artist playlist. All you need to do is show up on the dance floor with your moves and vibes!
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Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
For nearly four decades, Alison Krauss & Union Station have upheld their legacy as one of the most influential and widely celebrated acts...
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Karaoke at Flying Bull Beer Company
Sing karaoke with your friends, guaranteed good time!
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Friday Night Shift DJ Dance Party!
By popular demand, The Velvet Hippo has added 2nd, 4th, and sometimes 5th Friday DJ dance parties to our weekend roster! Shift into weekend...
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GAG ON TOP! w/ Amanda Lepore & Susanne Bartsch
GAG! welcomes the Queen of NYC nightlife, Susanne Bartsch, and the iconic Amanda Lepore to North Carolina for a collab to gag for!
The...
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Exotique's 20th Anniversary Celebration
Exotique: Boutique & Gallery is celebrating 20 years! Over the last two decades, Durham has changed in many ways, but Exotique has...
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Saturdaze — Sheila Casalett
Enjoy some brunch with live music at Boxyard RTP! Let loose, grab some food and drinks from vendors and enjoy SATURDAZE, a mix of eclectic...
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Killer Keyz Dueling Piano Dinner @ Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
For one night only, the Killer Keyz Dueling Pianos will take the stage at the AAA Four Diamond Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club for an...
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