Third Friday at Golden Belt
800 Taylor St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Durham Events Calendar
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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.
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Featured Events
3rd Friday: Mix & Mingle
725 N Mangum St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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It's 3rd Friday at Zeitgeist! They are open at 5pm, meet and greet is from 6-10pm & then open until midnight! Swing by, meet some artists,... Details
Friday Night Live Music on the Lawn at Bull McCabe's
427 W Main St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Friday Night Live Music on the Lawn at Bull McCabe's
Enjoy family friendly live music every Friday night from 6-9pm! There's never a cover! Each week we feature different local artists from... Details
Dancefulness Summer Workshops
120 Morris St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Shake your bodies and minds to the vibrant beats of Latin American music! Participants will be immersed in a 2-hour self-exploratory... Details
2025 Group Exhibit. 5 Artists, Many mediums
905 W Main St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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2025 Group Exhibit. 5 Artists, Many mediums
Join Bull City Art & Frame for their first employee showcase. Five different artists, many mediums. Light refreshments. Details
The Beagles sing The Beatles!
5410 NC Hwy 55, Ste V
Durham, North Carolina 27713
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If you love The Beatles, this show is a can't miss! Join another Friday concert in the beer garden featuring The Beagles band. The Beagles... Details
The Duke Street Dogs
709 Washington St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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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... Details
Durham Bulls vs. Nashville
409 Blackwell St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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8/14 'Augtoberfest with beer & stein package; 8/15 Stranger Things Night; 8/15 & 8/16 Fireworks Details
Brightleaf Concert Series
905 W Main St
Durham, NC 27701
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Featuring a mix of soul, funk, jazz, indie folk-pop, and Afrocentric rhythms, performed live in Brightleaf Square’s iconic cobblestone... Details
Live Vinyl Spinning by PhDJ Every 1st & 3rd Friday!
2501 University Dr Ste 4
Durham, North Carolina 27707
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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... Details
Swing Dance Class at Mystic
1212 N Mineral Springs Rd
Durham, North Carolina 27703
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Get ready to “cut a rug” with Joel & Jackie Plys from Retro Rhythm. They specialize in Swing Era dancing from the 1920s-50s. Swing Dancing... Details
Pregame Fridays!
305 S Dillard St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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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! Details