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Every day in the Bull City, there’s a wide variety of events happening to help you get involved in our vibrant community. If you're already here or planning a trip, use our search function below to find events suited to all interests and ages.

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.

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Third Friday in the Visitor Info Center - Museum of Life and Science Activation!

Stop by the Visitor Info Center on Third Friday for expert Durham recommendations, a free slice of Pie Pushers pizza, and a family-friendly activation from our friends at The Museum of Life and Science! You'll be able to meet some critters from the museum and learn about their upcoming spring and summer programming.

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Juneteenth Celebration

Officially sanctioned by the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation, this fun-filled, educational, and uplifting festival will feature national recording artists and local performers, food trucks, vendors, a health fair, a Kids zone, exhibitors, and more! The festival kicks off with the official Opening Ceremony, which includes a processional with dancers, drummers, and the community. This is followed by a prayer, proclamations, the pouring of the libation, and presentations on the origin and significance of Juneteenth. Entertainment...

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Festival for the Eno

Music: Over 60 artists on three stages. Juried Craft Show: artisans from throughout the Southeast.Food & Drink: Food trucks and vendors, craft beers, wines, seltzers and cider.More: Art and dance demonstrations, fun on the river! The EnoFest, presented annually by the Eno River Association, raises awareness and funds to protect and restore exceptional places that provide our region with clean water and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas, and open space. Parking is at Durham...

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OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival

OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival celebrates a worldwide glimpse of today’s LGBTQ+ life, helps bring the community together and features entertaining and sophisticated films and filmmaking.

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The Promise of Peace: Slavery's End in North Carolina

The close of the American Civil War with military surrenders at sites like Bennett Place assured the end of legal slavery in America. On the evening before the 160th anniversary of the Bennett Place surrender, join us as we commemorate and recognize the lives of over 330,000 North Carolinians enslaved during the Civil War. This program highlights experiences of enslaved and newly freed people through storytelling, music, and luminaries.

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Medieval Night

Don't miss this FREE, fun event! Drink a mug of mead Enjoy FREE tavern snack Play D&D with thy friends Dance to live bard music... Details

Downtown Durham True Crime Walking Tour

Hosted by a local historian, the Durham True Crime walking tour will surely capture your curiosity. From a mayoral candidate with a... Details

Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett

5/8 Bark in the Park; 5/9 Fireworks Details

Tea Cup Gin--Vintage Jazz, Bouncin' Blues

One of this area's hottest bands for listening and dancing, Tea Cup Gin crafts "...original indie-jazz-blues cocktails under the influence... Details

Crones of Anarchy--Blues, Rock, Americana

The Crones bring down the house every 3rd Saturday at Succotash. This amazing trio emerged from the Legendary Beauty Operators, who gained... Details

Get the Led Out

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led... Details

Moon Dog Comedy Night

A hilarious and fun Stand Up Comedy Show. This show will feature the best up and coming local talent in North Carolina. Put together by the... Details

Punk & Drag: Heroes & Villains

Presented by Boared to Death Records Suit up, sparkle out, and get ready to save—or slay—the night! Punk & Drag: Heroes & Villains returns... Details

Saturday Night Dance Party

Join in on the roof in downtown Durham every weekend for a Saturday Night Dance Party with the best DJs in the Triangle! Dance the night... Details

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... Details

Double Bass Experience

Shows at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Step into the vibrant world of jazz at the Ocean City Jazz Festival Pop-Up Series, hosted at the charming Missy... Details

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... Details

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