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.
Submit an Event to our Calendar
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
Carolina Blaze-Inspired Specials
Celebrate AUSL Signature Series with Carolina Blaze-inspired food and drink specials at participating buisnesses. Enjoy a pregame bite and sip before heading out to the games, happening all weekend long. 🔥 E.O's Athletic Club AVAILABLE JUNE 17-27Drink Special: Hot Streak Margarita: Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita with a Tajin RimFood Special: Bull City Blaze Wings with a Hot Honey SauceMenu Special: Trail Blazers Playmaker Special: PBR and Fireball Combo for $6 🔥 Bull McCabe's AVAILABLE JUNE 22-27Drink...
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Blazing the Trail AUSL Signature Series
From 5-6 pm on Thursday, June 25, join fellow Carolina Blaze fans in downtown Durham for happy hour at participating businesses to try one of their specialty Blaze-inspired food and drink specials before the game. After happy hour, march from the participating businesses to CCB Plaza at 6pm where we will congregate with Brazilian drummers, Batalá to "Blaze the Trail" down to Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Stick around to cheer on Carolina Blaze v. the...
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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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Superintendent's Revenge Golf Tournament
4 man scramble. Shotgun start.
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ADF Presents: I-Ling Liu & Stacy Matthew Spence
ADF Debuts
Program: … and, or… by I-Ling Liu & I am, here; Here with us; Where we find ourselves by Stacy Matthew Spence
♫ This...
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The Devines Intervention Comedy Open Mic
Every Wednesday! Try out your best jokes on stage. Sign up opens at 7:30; mic begins at 8pm.
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Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery
Join Moon Dog Meadery and Host Leo Flounoy for a night of judgement-free karaoke!
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Franny Starlight and The Brass Boudoir - Durham
Enjoy a celebration of jazz and blues. Expect a bold blend of brassy swing, smoky blues phrasing, and tight, theatrical arrangements that...
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Matty Frank: Farewell Carolina Show
Matty Frank is a singer/songwriter/producer/person based in Durham, NC. He’s been making music ever since he discovered the beat sequencer...
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Last Wednesdays: Velvet Disco DJ Sets with Lex Nell
The last Wednesday of every month is a certified VIBE with a new series of Velvet Disco DJ sets with Lex Nell, presented by Party Illegal....
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Fonta Flora Hop Beard Tap Night
A guest tap night featuring some amazing beers from Fonta Flora Brewery: 4 Variants of their popular Hop Beard American IPA! Tap List will...
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Blazing the Trail AUSL Signature Series
From 5-6 pm on Thursday, June 25, join fellow Carolina Blaze fans in downtown Durham for happy hour at participating businesses to try one...
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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 Crank Arm at 5:45pm then go for a 30-40 minute stroll downtown...
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Dungeons n' Drafts
Within the enchanted glades of the ancient Whispering Woods, a grave dilemma unfurls before your eyes. The sinister enchanter, Zephyrus the...
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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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Jam Sesh at Redhead Hemp
Elora Dash & Zones present a night of live music. Musicians of all kinds are invited to bring their own instruments or use those provided...
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