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
An Evening with David Byrne
David Byrne returns to the road with a brand-new live show in support of his latest album Who Is the Sky?, Byrne’s first album since releasing the acclaimed 2018 American Utopia, which was later adapted into a hit Broadway musical and HBO film. It was produced by the Grammy-winning Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus), while its 12 songs were arranged by the members of New York-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra. Guests include Paramore’s...
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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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Third Friday in the Visitor Info Center: Carolina Blaze Giveaways!
Join us for a night of giveaways ahead of the AUSL Carolina Blaze at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park! Try to pin the horns on Major the Bull to win Carolina Blaze tickets and various swag. We will also have pizza on deck (while supplies last), a prize wheel, and postcard writting.
Stop by to see us before heading out to expolre all that Third Friday has to offer.
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HAMILTON
America's #1 Musical A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics...
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First Friday Latin Nights!
Head out to your favorite tropical escape in Downtown Durham for Latin Night every First Friday! Join in as DJ Synko heats up the dance...
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Blind Tigers Live Band Karaoke
Think you’ve got karaoke game? Swagger like Mick Jagger swagger? Slay like Beyonce?Well ditch that old digital canned karaoke music, cuz...
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Saturday Night DJ Dance Party!
Join the party in downtown Durham every weekend for a Saturday Night Dance Party with the best DJs in the Triangle, alternating between...
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Drink, Drag, Dance, Repeat!
Every Saturday is a dance party, and every Saturday is a New ERA! Club ERA gives you a new Dj with a drag show, and a good drink to match...
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Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's
Experience the vibrant pulse of live jazz music at Lula & Sadie's Sunday Brunch! Every week the soulful melodies and rhythmic beats create...
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Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull
Join in every Thursday and Sunday at Durty Bull for Hammered Trivia! Sunday from 2pm-4pm come bring your friends and test your knowledge on...
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Sunday DRIFT Rooftop DJ Series at The Velvet Hippo!
Every Sunday you’ll hear music drifting from the rooftop on Orange Street! The Sunday afternoon DJ sets are a great way to end your weekend...
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Open Mic
Hosted by Deb Aronin. Comedy, Music, Poetry, Ventriloquism and whatever other talents and performance skills you might have. All are...
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BYOV w/ Jaffar (Bring Your Own Vinyl Night)
Want to share your dope taste in music with fellow audiophiles? Love hearing new music from area music geeks with eclectic tastes? Hang...
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Beginners Line Dancing Class
Interested in learning how to Line Dance? Have you been to a Mystic Line Dance Party and wished you knew the dances? This is the perfect...
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