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
Bourbon Sensory Training
Take a professionally led course on the process of tasting and evaluating bourbon. In this immersive experience, you'll have the opportunity to savor an array of Mystic bourbons. Typically, bourbons are evaluated on five characteristics: color, aroma, mouth-feel, flavor, and finish.Learn the process of training your pallet to recognize the common smells and tastes of bourbon whiskey. They will guide you through a spectrum of flavors and aromas, from the smooth and caramel-infused notes to...
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Third Friday Craft Night at the Visitor Info Center
Get creative at the Visitor Info Center this Third Friday! Women-owned businesses Crafts & Drafts and Durham Craft Company will be on-site leading fun, hands-on craft activities. The first 50 attendees can make a craft for free, so come early and get inspired.Then keep the night going by exploring downtown galleries and all the other exciting Third Friday happenings around the city! 🎨✨
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NY Dog Film Festival
The NY Dog Film Festival® is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people. The Festival is a medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world with a canine theme. The Festival premieres every year in New York City, then travels to theaters across the United States and Canada with 10% of every ticket benefiting a local dog rescue. The 15 films in the “10th Annual Dog...
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Durham Bulls FanFest
Play catch on the field, kids run the bases, and a stadium scavenger hunt. Take in all the Bulls excitement with the season opener streamed live on the Blue Monster (@ CLT, 6:30PM), Clubhouse tours, and Wool E. Bull Meet and Greet opportunities!Stick around and keep a pen handy for Carolina Blaze Pro Softball Autographs and photo opportunities, and enjoy the unique experience of a petting zoo and firepits at the park with the fam!
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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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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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Bert Kreischer: Permission To Party
Bert Kreischer’s career has evolved from Rolling Stone’s infamous “Number One Partier in the Nation” to one of the top-grossing stand-up comedians in the world—and a powerhouse entrepreneur, content creator, and entertainment brand. Named by Forbes as “one of the best storytellers of his generation,” Kreischer has parlayed his signature comedy and authenticity into a dynamic media empire. In 2024, he landed the #6 highest-grossing comedy tour worldwide—despite performing only six months out of the...
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Taking Back Thursday: Mayia Warren
Every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Boxyard RTP will feature a live acoustic singer-songwriter on the BeatBox stage. The artist(s) and...
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Walking Club with Bull City Strollers
Join The Bull City Strollers every Thursday for a beer and a walk! Meet at the Jug at 5:30pm then go for a 30-40 minute stroll downtown...
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Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades
BYO Vinyl DJ Night & Record Pop-Up Shop.
Hosted by DJ Deckades (@djdeckades) a Durham based vinyl DJ
Record Pop Up Shop by Three Count...
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Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. with Fleet Feet Carrboro & Durham
Beer and running, a pairing as old as time! Join the good people of Fleet Feet Carrboro & Durham at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. every Thursday...
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Decolonizing Yoga
All decolonizing yoga classes are pay what you can. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Meet at the entrance to Duke Park on Knox St.
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Boulders & Brews Meetup
Show up and climb at TRC Durham, then head over to Hi-Wire for some brews! Bouldering begins at 6:30pm. Don't worry if it's your first time...
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Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night
Due to overwhelming demand and 18 months of sold-out Tuesday night classes, popular line dance instructor Sue Jennings is expanding to...
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BITE: A Performance by Raheleh Filsoofi
The Nasher will host an evening with artist Raheleh Filsoofi, who returns to the museum following her fall 2025 research visit to present a...
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Sapphic Happy Hour
Enjoy a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and community at Durham’s newest gallery-bar hybrid in Old Five Points.
What you can...
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Whether you’re playing for the top prizes, the honor of the win, or just a solid reason to get out of the house and give your group a...
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Thursday Trivia at Baryo
A fun, free night of Trivia hosted by Geeks Who Drink. Every Thursday at 7pm.
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Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull
Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull every Thursday from 7pm-9pm and every Sunday from 2pm-4pm. Join in on the patio for two hours of fun trivia...
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