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
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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Uneasy Peace: Bennett Place Surrender's 161th Anniversary
A commemoration of the surrender negotiations at Bennett Place that led to the largest surrender of the American Civil War. Learn more about how Generals Johnston and Sherman's three meetings at the Bennetts' home reflected the broader national debate over how to reunite the nation & remake the United States without slavery. Explore how veterans, civilians, and freed people alike experienced and thought about the end of the American Civil War and what would come...
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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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Spring Equinox Eno Hike
Join City of Durham Outdoor Recreation staff for this special hike to commemorate the spring equinox, which marks the first day of Spring....
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Annie Nashold: 5 Points Gallery Featured Artist - Third Friday Opening Reception
5 Points Gallery invites you to experience the intuitive, layered work of Annie Nashold, our upcoming Featured Artist. Rooted in...
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Baseball Photography Show
Get ready for baseball season with this exclusive, first showing of Chris Ivy’s photography! Chris Ivy is the man behind the manual...
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Live Band Karaoke
Friday from 7 to 10 pm, grab the microphone and take center stage with a live band backing your favorite hit songs! Your ticket includes a...
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Live Vinyl Spinning by PhDJ Every 1st & 3rd Friday!
A favorite local DJ comes to spin records every FIRST and THIRD Friday of the month with a variety of vinyl offerings. Anything from funk...
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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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The Ethics of Now with Mike Wiley
Join the Kenan Institute for Ethics and host Adriane Lentz–Smith for a conversation with Mike Wiley how the arts can bridge the past and...
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Live Jazz: Joshua Espinoza plays the Beatles
One of the East Coast's most popular jazz groups, the Joshua Espinoza Trio blends jazz, pop, and folk music into a sound uniquely their...
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Dance Blues Friday
The beginner's lesson will begin at 8:00 PM with Kat Holloway and Steve LeWinter focusing on the close embrace connection in blues dance....
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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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