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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Flart Market
Flart is an inclusive art market run by Durham's only locally owned art supply store, Artpost. With over 50 local vendors, this free market...
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UCAN Cooking Class! A Comfort Food Experience
Join a hands-on cooking and dining experience featuring recipes from the UCAN Cookbook, led by UCAN Board Member and Chef Brianne...
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Guided Tour of Pauli Murray's Childhood Home
Explore the childhood home of a twentieth-century human rights activist, legal scholar, author, labor organizer, poet, Episcopal priest,...
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Discovering West Point: Historic Walking Tour
Have you ever wondered about the lives of the people who were here before you? At West Point on the Eno, explore the complex histories of...
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Free Wine Tasting
Sample a selection of wines from estate grown, family owned wineries from around the world. These tastings are educational, but also casual...
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Drafts of the Bull: Craft Beer and Food Tour
Discover the heart of Durham’s craft beer culture with an immersive brewery tour that blends rich flavor and local history. Whether you’re...
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Historic Downtown Durham Guided Walking Tour
The history of Durham is hidden beneath your feet! Join a tour of the history of Downtown Durham: From the Tobacco District to Five Points...
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ADF Presents: Wally Cardona & Molly Lieber
Co-presented with Carolina Performing Arts • ADF Debut
Program: TIMES FOUR / David Gordon: 1975/2025
Running time: 60 minutes, no...
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"Illuminate" Spring Concert by Common Woman Chorus
Join Common Woman Chorus for our spring concert, Illuminate. In these heavy and uncertain times, we’re coming together to find the light in...
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Bull City Cocktails Tour
Sip, stroll, and discover the stories behind one of North Carolina's most vibrant food and drink scenes.
Bull City Cocktails is a guided...
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Durham African American History Guided Tour
Durham is the home of a litany of African American historic sites. Whether you want to learn about architects, artists, athletes, or...
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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...
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