Events in Durham, NC | Find Festivals, Concerts & Sporting Events

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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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Todd Wright — Music on Main Concert

Music on Main features a wide selection of musical artists selected by Duke Arts every Saturday through October 12 from 5–8 p.m. Attendees of all ages are invited to bring chairs and blankets for seating and discover a new artist each week! Takeout is available from Streets at Southpoint restaurants, and you take advantage of the new social district, which allows visitors to enjoy alcoholic beverages purchased at on-site restaurants/bars while walking around the designated...

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Kate McGarry & Keith Ganz Quartet — Music on Main Concert

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StoryTime with Willa Brigham and Linda Gorham

Embark on a storytelling journey for the whole family featuring the talented storytellers, Willa Brigham and Linda Gorham! Willa Brigham, a beloved storyteller and two-time Emmy Award Winning Host of the television show, “Smart Start Kids,” has a knack for bringing characters to life and captivating young imaginations – enchanting children and adults alike with her lively narratives. Linda Gorham is a dynamic storyteller known for her energetic performances and engaging storytelling voice, that will...

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Juneteenth Celebration

Officially sanctioned by the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation, this fun-filled, educational, and uplifting festival will feature national recording artists and local performers, food trucks, vendors, a health fair, a Kids zone, exhibitors, and more! The festival kicks off with the official Opening Ceremony, which includes a processional with dancers, drummers, and the community. This is followed by a prayer, proclamations, the pouring of the libation, and presentations on the origin and significance of Juneteenth. Entertainment...

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Festival for the Eno

Music: Over 60 artists on three stages. Juried Craft Show: artisans from throughout the Southeast.Food & Drink: Food trucks and vendors, craft beers, wines, seltzers and cider.More: Art and dance demonstrations, fun on the river! The EnoFest, presented annually by the Eno River Association, raises awareness and funds to protect and restore exceptional places that provide our region with clean water and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas, and open space. Parking is at Durham...

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OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival

OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival celebrates a worldwide glimpse of today’s LGBTQ+ life, helps bring the community together and features entertaining and sophisticated films and filmmaking.

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The Promise of Peace: Slavery's End in North Carolina

The close of the American Civil War with military surrenders at sites like Bennett Place assured the end of legal slavery in America. On the evening before the 160th anniversary of the Bennett Place surrender, join us as we commemorate and recognize the lives of over 330,000 North Carolinians enslaved during the Civil War. This program highlights experiences of enslaved and newly freed people through storytelling, music, and luminaries.

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Drook is a pop band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 2019, the group splices together elements of indie, rock, and electronica, focusing... Details

Arts & Drafts

Arts & Drafts Durham is a creative arts community meet-up where people get together to work on their crafts while chatting and supporting a... Details

Disc Golf Putting League

Join in any or every week for an organized disc golf putting tournament on a temporary 9 basket course hosted by our friends within the... Details

Crank Arm Run Club

Join in on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Durham taproom of Crank Arm Brewing Company for a group run with the cRUNk crew! Hang out after for... Details

The MOST Open Mic (Monday Moans)

It’s a weekly open-mic event held at West End Wine Bar, offering five-minute slots for everything from stand‑up comedy to storytelling and... Details

African Dance Class

This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from May 12, 2025 to May 26, 2025 and happens every: Mondays: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Details

Trivia Night at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Show off your smarty pants at Ponysaurus Brewing's weekly Trivia Night! They'll test your knowledge of the useless information you learned... Details

Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

Join the Durham Community Board Game night meet up group for a night of board games. All are welcome! Check out one of Moon Dog's many... Details

The Devines Intervention Comedy Open Mic

Every Monday! Try out your best jokes on stage. Sign up opens at 7:30; mic begins at 8pm. Details

Elka Bong + Irman + CAMBRIA + Michael Thomas Jackson + cenOte

Elka Bong Al Margolis … is some sort of evil genius working with sources radically altered up to an utterly unrecognizable state, anarchic... Details

Smoked Drinks & Cocktails

Join Ment Beverage Co. May 20-25 (While Back to the Future is in town!) for a weekend where fire meets finesse. Indulge in expertly crafted... Details

Oyster Happy Hour at Alley Twenty Six

Durham’s Alley Twenty Six has changed its weekday raw oyster specials to only offer a selection of oysters from the North Carolina coast.... Details

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