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Every day in the Bull City, there’s a wide variety of events happening to help you get involved in our vibrant community. If you're already here or planning a trip, use our search function below to find events suited to all interests and ages.
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.
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.
NSFW with Daniel Shar
305 S Dillard St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Did you miss the first ride? Near Sex For Work is back at The Fruit—Daniel Shar’s multimedia solo show that’s as hilariously heartfelt as... Details
The Dexter Moses Trio with Lillian Park--Jazz
3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, North Carolina 27707
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The Dexter Moses Trio with Lillian Park--Jazz
Make Graduation & Mother's Day weekend Special! Reserve your spot to enjoy dinner & music with one of the hottest new acts in town!... Details
Giant Robot Fight Club
1821 Green St
Durham, North Carolina 27705
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Giant Robot Fight Club is the only place on earth you can watch regular people in homemade robot costumes beat each other up. Join host... Details
Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello
501 Foster St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello
Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Durham! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy,... Details
Long-form improv with THE NOVLTY
2200-D Dominion St
Durham, North Carolina 27704
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Long-form improv with THE NOVLTY
Long-form improv returns with local faves THE NOVELTY! Immerse yourself in a wholly improvised long-form show from quintet THE NOVELTY,... Details
Fandango de Durham
711 Mason Rd
Durham, North Carolina 27712
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The Fandango de Durham is a community festival that uplifts collective music-making in the local Latinx community through son jarocho. Son... Details
Alien Ant Farm
723 Rigsbee Ave
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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The Novelty: Longform Improv
2200-D Dominion St
Durham, North Carolina 27704
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The Novelty Open Mind's Longform Improv Group Set in motion by a single suggestion from the audience, THE NOVELTY creates honest,... Details
Saturday Night Dance Party
119 Orange St 3rd Floor
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Join in on the roof in downtown Durham every weekend for a Saturday Night Dance Party with the best DJs in the Triangle! Dance the night... Details
Drink, Drag, Dance, Repeat!
305 S Dillard St
Durham , North Carolina 27701
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Every Saturday is a dance party, and every Saturday is a New ERA! Club ERA gives you a new Dj with a drag show, and a good drink to match... Details
Jackiem Joyner
310 E. Main St Ste 100
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Shows at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Step into the vibrant world of jazz at the Ocean City Jazz Festival Pop-Up Series, hosted at the charming Missy... Details
Women's Introduction to Standup Paddleboarding
Redwood Rd
Durham, North Carolina 27704
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Women's Introduction to Standup Paddleboarding
The Women’s Introduction to Standup Paddleboarding class is designed to give women and non-binary paddlers the needed the basics of Standup... Details
