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.
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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
Connor Wood Presents: Fibs & Friends
Connor Wood, known as @fibula across his socials, launched his comedy career online with relatable rants about life in quarantine as an unemployed person. Connor has since garnered tens of millions of likes across his videos, and co-hosts his podcast – “Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast” – with Brooke Averick. At the top of 2024, Connor announced his first ever “Fibs & Friends” tour, which has since sold-out more than 100 shows both nationwide...
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Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as an actor, host, and author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage.The comedian has had 5 highly rated stand-up specials over the years, and he has recently released his 6th stand-up special, “Tom Papa: Home Free” as a Netflix Original on October 29, 2024. Papa...
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Mrs. Pat
Following the success of The Ms. Pat Show, BET/Paramount Global signed Pat to a multi-genre overall deal under which she will produce, write and perform in new series and other projects—both scripted and unscripted— across all platforms. Under this deal, she debuted her weekly court show Ms. Pat Settles It on BET linear on October 18th, 2023. In the beloved tradition of Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown, and Steve Harvey, Pat takes hold of the...
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Hannah Berner
Hannah Berner is a stand-up comedian and New York Times Best-Selling author known for her relatable humor and charismatic crowd work. She rose to prominence with her debut comedy special “We Ride at Dawn” which premiered at #2 on Netflix. Berner hosts two hit podcasts, Giggly Squad alongside Paige DeSorbo and Berner Phone with Des Bishop, which have garnered over 100 million combined downloads. After a sold-out national tour, Berner and DeSorbo recently released their...
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Cirque Immersif
A daringly delirious dinner—Cirque Immersif is a mystical immersive dinner show where you are on stage with the show, where acrobats caper inches from your plate and aerialists soar overhead, where waiters are jugglers and a lavish 5-course feast appears. The show is all around you, above you, and maybe even on your table, and you’re part of the chaos and the fun. Dress up, let loose, and immerse yourself in a night of unforgettable...
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Margaret Cho: Choligarchy
Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. When hasn’t Margaret Cho’s strong voice been part of our consciousness? It feels like she has always been here, like a friend you can always count on, lighting the path for other women, other members of underrepresented groups, other performers, to follow.Margaret staunchly supports the causes that are important to her: anti-racism, anti-bullying, gay rights, all while fulfilling her successful creative side with a legendary...
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Evening with Gregory Porter
With his rich baritone voice and his mastery of the deepest traditions of soul, jazz and gospel, Gregory Porter has established himself as one of America's most versatile and acclaimed vocalists. His artistry and sensitivity is plain to the ear whether he's putting his stamp on beloved standards by heroes like Nat ""King"" Cole or demonstrating his own writing talents with original songs strong enough to stand with the many classics in his repertoire. Produced...
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Winter Cocktail Class
Make some drinks that will warm your soul. This unique cocktail class will teach you how to make some of our favorite Winter cocktails. All participants will receive a tour of the distillery to see where and how they make their products. Free samples of all Mystic products will be offered at the end of your class.
Must be 21+
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Drum Tao
Drum Tao explodes on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire! Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, their newest show, “The Best,” blends traditional “Wadaiko” (Japanese Drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair. Seen by 10 million spectators across the globe, DRUM TAO shows feature vibrant costumes, dramatic synchronized drumming and movement with a variety of traditional Japanese instruments including flutes and harps alongside the massive taiko drums. They have captivated audiences...
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BIG LOVE with Stormie Daie
Join Durham’s foremost phenom of fabulousness as she presents “Big Love” with Stormie Daie. Let’s have a lovely time while Stormie serves up fun times for the whole family. Not only will you be entertained, you will get a chance to join the action and get to experience the drag up close. Let’s hear stories, songs, dance. With Stormie and her big band of friends, we are gonna have a great big ole fashion good...
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NEEDTOBREATHE
Despite a 20-year history filled with accolades, GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE approached their latest studio album with a renewed mindset - a band still feeling they have something to prove. Over the years, they’ve carved out a distinctive space across multiple genres, blending modern rock, purpose-driven soul, and pop appeal into a rare and impressive track record. With five Number One albums spanning the Billboard Rock, Alternative, and other charts, over three billion career streams...
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Open Mic Comedy Night at Durty Bull
Join in every Friday from 8pm-11pm at Durty Bull for a night of laughs. Check out local aspiring comics as they test out there material and...
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Karaoke at Flying Bull Beer Company
Sing karaoke with your friends, guaranteed good time!
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Hush Hush Improv Comedy
Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous...
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Freaky Fridays
Every Friday when the clock strikes 10pm Club ERA turns into Durhams only Gay, Queer, Trans nightclub and Bar. So get your slippers on and...
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Downtown Durham Food Tour with Taste Carolina
Durham is about cutting edge culture and fantastic food. Taste Carolina food tours highlight the restaurants, shops and people that are...
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Guided Spirits Tasting Tour
Join a brand ambassador from Liberty & Plenty Distillery for a guided tour of the production facility and rickhouse in Downtown Durham to...
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parkrun Durham
What is Durham NC parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!...
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Walk-In Saturday at Welcome Tattoo
Walk-In Saturdays are the perfect opportunity to get tattooed by talented artists without the need for an appointment. Here’s everything...
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Drop-In Make Your Own Body Fragrance
Bright Black invites you to a drop-in perfume making experience every Saturday, from 11a - 5p. Experiment with dope scents and great vibes,...
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Crafternoons
Crafternoons - All day event. Free pint with purchase of craft box. Choose from a variety of craft packages available for all ages.
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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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