NCCU Football vs Norfolk State
1801 Fayetteville St
Durham, North Carolina 27707
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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.
If you have any questions, please email eventcalendar@discoverdurham.com.
Featured Events
Historic Downtown Durham Guided Walking Tour
Blackwell St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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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... Details
The Ciompi Quartet: Cultural Crossroads: Dvořák in America
1336 Campus Dr
Durham, North Carolina 27705
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The Ciompi Quartet: Cultural Crossroads: Dvořák in America
Join Duke University’s resident Ciompi Quartet for Cultural Crossroads: Dvořák in America—a free multimedia concert exploring the influence... Details
A Midlife Summer’s Dream (OdysseyStage’s NextAct Festival)
120 Morris St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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A Midlife Summer’s Dream (OdysseyStage’s NextAct Festival)
Twenty years after A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the marriages once blessed by magic are fraying. Shakespearean romance collides with Groucho... Details
Preservation Durham and Pauli Murray: Queer History of Durham Fundraiser
906 S Carroll St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Preservation Durham and Pauli Murray: Queer History of Durham Fundraiser
Preservation Durham and the Pauli Murray Center are hosting a Queer History of Durham Tour fundraiser! Learn more about the numerous... Details
Durham African American History Guided Tour
201 Corcoran St
Durham, North Carolina 27703-7825
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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... Details
Elodie Farm Dinner
9522 Hampton Rd
Durham, NC 27572
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Enjoy an unforgettable evening with a mouthwatering 5-course meal, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and expertly prepared by... Details
Downtown Durham True Crime Walking Tour
201 Corcoran St
Durham, North Carolina 27703
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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... Details
Blooms and Brews Flower Arranging Class at Durham Beer Garden
812 N Mangum St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Blooms and Brews Flower Arranging Class at Durham Beer Garden
Be creative, arrange something beautiful, and make a mess. Don't worry, they'll clean it up! Grab a friend and learn the basics of floral... Details
Snow (OdysseyStage’s NextAct Festival)
120 Morris St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Snow (OdysseyStage’s NextAct Festival)
As floodwaters rise and a rare snowstorm looms, seven women gather in coastal Maine to confront estrangement, faith, doubt, and survival in... Details
Thanksgiving: History & Legacy Tours
4409 Bennett Memorial Rd
Durham, NC 27705
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Thanksgiving: History & Legacy Tours
The modern Thanksgiving holiday stems from a mid-19th century campaign by Sara Josepha Hale for the adoption of a national thanksgiving... Details
Les Trois Chats--Hot Club Jazz
3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, North Carolina 27707
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Les Trois Chats--Hot Club Jazz
Les Trois Chats excites audiences with an energetic recipe of hot club jazz in the tradition of Django Reinhardt with a dash of the... Details