Durham Events Calendar
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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
Durham Holiday Parade
Cheer on dynamic floats, hometown bands, drill teams, schools, and community groups as they make their way down Main Street at the Durham Holiday Parade. The procession will conclude with a guest appearance from Santa.
Free EventRain or Shine
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Chocolate & Bourbon Pairing
This luxury class will take you through different Mystic Bourbons and the chocolate pairing that brings out the amazing flavors. Learn about, and taste, all of their spirits along with a classic chocolate pairing.
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African American Dance Ensemble Kwanzaafest
Kwanzaa Fest is more than just a gathering; it’s a time to honor African American culture and values, including unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
It's also a time for reflection and celebration, with communal feasts and gatherings that bring together family and friends.
Performances start at 2:00 pm.
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Jason Isbell
Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Jason Isbell is one of the most respected and celebrated artists of his generation. The North Alabama native possesses an incredible penchant for identifying and articulating some of the deepest, yet simplest, human emotions, and turning them into beautiful poetry through song. Isbell sings of the everyday human condition with thoughtful, heartfelt, and sometimes brutal honesty. After releasing multiple critically-acclaimed albums, appearing in an Academy Award-nominated film, Killers of the Flower...
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Garmin Marathon Durham
5K, 10K, half-marathon and full-marathon races Course highlights include: Start at the historic American Tobacco Campus Scenic Watts Street with landmark buildings and well-preserved early 1900s homes Runners will jump on the American Tobacco Trail full of culture and history All distances will finish on Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium on the Duke University campus, with all the pomp and circumstance of a regular college dayShuttle services will be provided from the finish line...
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Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour
The Up Down [Holiday] Market
Celebrate Durham’s Creative Spirit at The Up Down Market!
Join an afternoon of community, creativity, and connection at GeerHouse, where...
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Dreamscapes, A holiday handbell concert featuring Bell Durham
This holiday handbell concert features dreamy favorites as well as traditional carols (some suitable for singing along!) and festive...
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Liberty Arts Holiday Hoopla 2025
An evening of art, gifts and treats hosted by Liberty Arts' member artists!
Pick up last minute gifts at the art market which will feature...
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Krampus Market
For the Naughty and Nice Adults! This holiday season, Durham's getting a little extra spice. Trailer Park Fantasy x M.I.N.E.(Minorities In...
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour Final Show Screening
Relive the Eras Tour at this Taylor Swift Final Show Screening! Enjoy Taylor's famous Chai Cookies (made with love from her recipe) with a...
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Trio Factual--Straight-Ahead Jazz
Factual Jazz is a small group jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Aiden Niemi, breathing new life into jazz standards. Local to Durham, Aiden...
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Skywatching at Stagville — Geminid Meteor Shower
Join staff and volunteers from Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society (CHAOS), and...
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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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BOOM Club: The Rail Residency
Durham, NC — BOOM Club, a new Arts Organization dedicated to providing resources for electronic musicians, is excited to announce the...
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Durham Craft Holiday Market
Finish up your holiday shopping this year by shopping handmade and local! Featuring more than 50 Durham Craft Market members and guest...
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Northgate Park Holiday Market
Visit the Holiday Market in Northgate Park and shop locally made art and goods! 25 neighborhood makers will be selling pottery, paintings,...
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Bull City Flea Vintage Market
Over 40 of NC’s very best vintage vendors are bringing you this months collection of vintage, collectibles, and handmade pieces!!
Whether...
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