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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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 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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SOULstice
SOULstice is back! Dance, Connect, Give Flowers. It’s all about warming the spirit and feeding the soul!
Hosted and curated by rising...
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6th Annual Mystic Highland Games
Celebrate Scottish heritage at the 6th Annual Mystic Highland Games! Join in among the Clan tents for competitions, piping, athletics,...
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Durham NColor Festival
Celebrate Black history with us at our carnival filled with music, food, games, and more!
• Mini Black History Bus Tours provided by...
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Matt Vorzimer & Friends--Inspired Modern Sounds thru Black American Music
No Genre is off-limits for this unique group of song interpreters. Matt Vorzimer, aka eCussionist, is a drummer, DJ, producer, songwriter,...
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International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella 2026 South Semifinals
The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella is the real life “Pitch Perfect!” Join Varsity Vocals for an unforgettable,...
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Cor de Lux / Optic Sink / Hex Files
Optic Sink is a hypnotic dance-influenced post punk band from Memphis, TN featuring members of NOTS, Magic Kids, and Model Zero. They are...
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Spring Oratorio: Light from Light
On the eve of Holy Week, the Duke Chapel Choir joins forces with Mallarmé Music to perform two stunning expressions of faith.
*** Tickets...
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John Scofield Trio featuring Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart
Over the last four decades, trio format is John Scofield’s favorite mode of expression. The John Scofield Trio brings together Scofield on...
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Brendan Walter at Stanczyks
Brendan Walter is a Texas-born singer-songwriter with a relentless craving for purpose. A former semi-pro hockey player, Walter pivoted to...
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Promiscuous - A 2000's Club Bangers Throwbacks Party
Ready to party like it's the year 2000? 💋👀
Get down with PROMISCUOUS, brought to you by the minds behind your favorite...
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