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
Carolina Blaze-Inspired Specials
Celebrate AUSL Signature Series with Carolina Blaze-inspired food and drink specials at participating buisnesses. Enjoy a pregame bite and sip before heading out to the games, happening all weekend long. 🔥 E.O's Athletic Club AVAILABLE JUNE 17-27Drink Special: Hot Streak Margarita: Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita with a Tajin RimFood Special: Bull City Blaze Wings with a Hot Honey SauceMenu Special: Trail Blazers Playmaker Special: PBR and Fireball Combo for $6 🔥 Bull McCabe's AVAILABLE JUNE 22-27Drink...
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Blazing the Trail AUSL Signature Series
From 5-6 pm on Thursday, June 25, join fellow Carolina Blaze fans in downtown Durham for happy hour at participating businesses to try one of their specialty Blaze-inspired food and drink specials before the game. After happy hour, march from the participating businesses to CCB Plaza at 6pm where we will congregate with Brazilian drummers, Batalá to "Blaze the Trail" down to Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Stick around to cheer on Carolina Blaze v. the...
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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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Superintendent's Revenge Golf Tournament
4 man scramble. Shotgun start.
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Food Truck Friday
Grab some grub every Friday night in the Beer Garden. They will have some of your favorite food trucks returning as well as some new ones...
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ADF Presents: Charlotte Ballet
Co-Presented with Jewish for Good’s Israel Center
Program: Kamuyot by Ohad Naharin
Running time: 50 minutes, no intermission
Tickets are...
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Distilled Deceptions
Distilled Deceptions is a high-proof night of mystery, misdirection, and dangerously good fun.
Join the Carolina Conjurers at Mystic...
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Pedal and Smiles: Learn to Ride clinic
Join Bike Durham and Premier Smiles and Sleep for a free Learn to Ride Clinic designed for children ages 5–10 who are learning to ride a...
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The Duke Street Dogs
The Duke Street Dogs are a four-piece acoustic band out of Durham, NC. They play songs written by Dog Michael Borstelmann, as well as...
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FREE Pollinator Party
Join a Pollinator Party packed with free fun! Taste a variety of honeys, make a cyanotype print, take home pollinator-friendly seeds, enjoy...
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Pregame Fridays!
Every Friday at Club Era they pick a spotlight artist playlist. All you need to do is show up on the dance floor with your moves and vibes!
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Carolina Flyers Ultimate Frisbee vs Atlanta Hustle
Super Hero Night! Enjoy tunes from DJ Mista Illz and super hero themed games on the field between quarters. Kids will love the bounce house...
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keiyaA at Stanczyks
KeiyaA is a Chicago-born vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
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Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music) at Motorco
“I’ve been the hurricane we’re in, waiting out the storm”
People discover Chuck Ragan in different ways. Some people know Ragan from the...
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Pocket Nightmare Productions Presents: Queer Icons
A local drag and burlesque show featuring some of the most iconic names in Queer History. Hosted by Dress Takill and Holly Pocket as the...
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ADF Presents: Charlotte Ballet
Co-Presented with Jewish for Good’s Israel Center
Program: Kamuyot by Ohad Naharin
Running time: 50 minutes, no intermission
Tickets are...
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